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Global animal feed regulations: a comparative guide

Feed regulation varies sharply by region. Enterprise buyers need a working knowledge of authorized additives, contaminant limits, labeling and import documentation in every destination they ship to — before contracting, not after.

6 regulatory blocs
Additive authorization
Import documentation

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European Union

Regulation (EC) 1831/2003 governs additives; Directive 2002/32/EC sets undesirable substances limits; feed hygiene per (EC) 183/2005. Every additive is on a public register.

United States

FDA CVM authorizes additives via GRAS or FAP; AAFCO defines ingredient names and labeling. State registrations required in most states.

China, Brazil and India

China MARA maintains the Feed Additive Catalogue; Brazil MAPA regulates via Instruções Normativas; India FSSAI is expanding feed oversight.

GCC and Southeast Asia

GSO standards in GCC, halal certification for animal-origin ingredients, and country-by-country registration for functional additives.

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Can I ship any EU-authorized additive to Asia?

No — every country maintains its own positive list. Verify per destination before contracting.

Is a Certificate of Analysis enough for import?

Rarely. Health certificates, origin certificates and product registration numbers are also typically required.