FEMAS Certification for Safe, Compliant Feed Ingredients

UKAS-accredited assurance for feed materials and additives used in animal production.

Kiwa is the sole certification body for the Feed Materials Assurance Scheme (FEMAS), which ensures the safety and quality of feed ingredients used in animal production. Recognised by major UK retailers and aligned with GB food and feed legislation, FEMAS certification helps protect animal health and human food safety. Based on HACCP principles, the scheme covers everything from raw material sourcing to delivery.
 

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Why FEMAS Certification Matters

Protecting Feed Safety and Food Integrity

  • Ensures feed ingredients meet safety and quality standards
  • Supports compliance with EU and UK feed legislation
  • Recognised by retailers and farm assurance schemes
  • Reduces the risk of contamination and food chain disruption
  • Builds trust across the agricultural supply chain

 

Our FEMAS Certification Services

Comprehensive Feed Assurance Solutions

Initial Certification Audit

Full assessment of feed ingredient safety systems and HACCP compliance.

Annual Surveillance Audits

Ongoing verification of compliance and continuous improvement.

Multi-Scheme Integration

Combine FEMAS with UFAS, TASCC, and other AIC schemes.

FEMAS Participant Training

Courses to support implementation of FEMAS 24 and feed safety best practice.

How We Work With You

Simple, Reliable Certification Journey

    Define scope and feed ingredient categories

    Conduct audit and HACCP review

    Issue product-specific certificates

    Support ongoing compliance and scheme updates

Business Benefits

Supporting Safe Feed and Trusted Food

Compliance

Meet legal and industry requirements

Recognition

Meet legal and industry requirements

Risk Management

Prevent contamination and protect livestock health

Efficiency

Streamline assurance across feed operations
Who We Work With

Trusted by the Feed and Farming Sector

- Feed ingredient suppliers

- Compound feed manufacturers

- Co-product processors

- Animal nutrition companies

- Agricultural traders and merchants

Using the Kiwa Portal

You'll find here our supplementary videos, supporting the use of the Kiwa Portal.

 

Signing up

 The Catalogue of Feed Materials
Feed Materials Register
 Additives, Additive Preparations & Process Aids
Vehicle Inventory

  



FAQs

What types of feed ingredients are covered by FEMAS?

All feed ingredients including micro-ingredients such as vitamins, enzymes, and flavours.

Is FEMAS recognised outside the UK?

Yes - FEMAS has mutual recognition with GMP+, Ovocom FCA, QS, EFISC-GTP, and FAMI-QS.

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