Training
Pesticides in Animal Feed
Are you a trader, producer or quality manager who regularly deals with pesticides? Have you ever received an analysis result in which pesticides were found and wondered if they were within the limits? And whether the feed can still be used?
Our training on ‘Pesticides in Animal Feed’ answers all these questions. This training is designed to give you a thorough understanding of the laws and regulations regarding pesticides in animal feed. It also provides practical guidance on what to do if a pesticide is found.
Target Group
This training is specifically designed to provide quality managers, HACCP and validation team members, management, buyers and sellers with the knowledge they need to carry out their daily tasks. The level of the training is: bachelor level (HBO) / upper secondary education levels (MBO).
Program
This training takes 2,5 to 3 hours.
The following topics will be covered:
- Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 including annexes
- Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for products of both plant and animal origin
- Determining MRLs
- Approval and authorization of pesticides in Europe and the Netherlands
- The EU Pesticides Database
- Effects of processing on MRLs
- Effects of water- and fat-soluble pesticides
- Application of footnote 1
- Assessing analysis results (including the use of measurement uncertainty)
- Notification obligation
During this training, various practical cases, (group) exercises and realistic examples will be used to help participants better understand the concepts and applications. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate as proof of participation in the training.
Learning Objectives
- Understanding of the legislation: Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the laws and regulations regarding pesticides in animal feed.
- Interpretation of analysis results: Participants will learn how to assess analysis results.
- Taking action when pesticides are detected: Participants will gain practical guidance on what to do if a pesticide is found, including understanding the notification obligation and the application of footnote 1.
On registration / in-company
This training can be offered in-company at your company. In addition, the training is regularly given on registration. The dates for this can be found in the training schedule on: www.schoutenadvies.nl/trainingsagenda/
Costs
On registration: see training schedule
In-company: contact training@schoutenadvies.nl for a proposal.
Language
On registration: Dutch
In-company: choice of Dutch or English
Registration
To register for the registration training or for more information about this in-company training, you can send an email to training@schoutenadvies.nl.
