Tierkörper und tierische Nebenprodukte Sammlung

Regulation (EC) No. 1069/2009

Animal by-products disposal law (TierNebG)

§ Section 10 of the Animal By-products Disposal Act (Section 10 TierNebG)

Animal by-products are material that is not (or no longer) intended for human consumption. Its fate must be documented and it must be disposed of safely.
However, it can still be used commercially if the corresponding documentation obligations and hygiene regulations are complied with.
For example, animal fats are used to produce biodiesel, as a basis for industrial products and hygiene products (soap, glue, etc.).

Animal by-products are divided into three categories:

Category 1 material has the highest risk level. This category includes, for example, animal carcasses from wild animals suffering from epidemics, pets and zoo animals, laboratory animals or specified risk material from ruminants.

Category 2 material has a medium risk level. This includes, for example, dead animals from farms (e.g. fallen stock and equidae).

Category 3 material has the lowest risk level. For example, slaughterhouse waste from animals that showed no signs of disease or food waste.

The materials in all three categories must not (re-)enter the food chain. Category 3 material can be used as animal feed if appropriate hygiene requirements are met and cannibalism is avoided.

To ensure traceability and safe handling, the material may only be stored, transported, processed and traded by registered or approved businesses.

If animal by-products are not (or cannot be) safely used commercially, they must be disposed of safely.

The required application documents vary depending on the type of intended activity and can be requested from the competent veterinary authority.

A technical description of the intended work steps, the transport containers and vehicles as well as a site plan of the premises are usually required for approval or registration.

The requirements cannot be listed in general terms, as the requirements depend on many factors, including the type, origin and planned use of the material.

The activity may only commence as soon as the competent authority permits this.

• Animal carcasses and animal by-products collection
• The utilization of animal by-products is closely linked to animal disease control. In order to protect humans, animals and the environment, animal carcasses and animal products that are not intended for human consumption must be disposed of safely.
• The processing or disposal can be commissioned by the competent authority to a company that operates collection points, processes material and collects material for a fee. Information on this can be found on the website of the local competent veterinary office.