Updated FEMAS Sector Note - Distilling & Malting
The guidance and additional requirements for FEMAS Participants producing co-products from malting and distilling for use in animal feed have been updated. Participants will need to consider this updated Sector Note and update internal checklists, associated documentation, and procedures accordingly.
The document should be read in full to ensure all Sector requirements are met. The updated sections in this version for Participant consideration and action include the following sections of the Standard:
Raw Materials and Raw Material Suppliers - C 1.3, C 1.5 and C 1.6 have been updated to include reference to and consideration of the Assured UK Malt (AUKM) Scheme
Premises - G 1.1 includes requirements for Participants to consider hazards associated with outdoor storage of feed.
The updated Sector Note applies to businesses from 8 September 2025.
The updated Sector Note can be accessed here
Author
Sarah-Jane Godfrey
Sarah-Jane Godfrey is a Technical Manager for AIC Services. She is based at AIC's Peterborough office and is responsible for the support of the assurance schemes as well as the delivery of agri-supply technical projects.