Homogeneity and cross-contamination measurement in feed industry

Objective

For the industrial production of feed, a correct mixing resulting in an homogeneous feed and the avoidance of cross-contamination (carry-over of additives) from previous batches into the following feed batch contribute significantly to the quality and safety of the feed. However available methods for measuring homogeneity and cross-contamination encounters several difficulties and suffers from many disadvantages. This project aims at designing a new method for homogeneity and cross-contamination measurement in feed industry. To reach this objective, the consortium will test new potential methods; select them through successive trials from laboratory and pilot scale trials to industrial validation; and simultaneously compare these new methods to six existing ones to finally select the most suitable method, which could be further developed as a European standard.

Programme(s)

• FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002

Topic(s)

• 1.1.1.-5. - Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC ANALYTICS

Address

Rue Pierre Adolphe Bobierre Site De La Geraudiere
44323 Nantes
France

Participants (5)

CENTRE TECHNIQUE DE L'INDUSTRIE DE LA NUTRITION ANIMALE

France

Address

Rue De La Geraudiere
44316 Nantes

DEUTSCHES INSTITUT FUER LEBENSMITTELTECHNIK E.V.

Germany

Address

Professor Von Klitzing Strasse 7
49610 Quakenbrueck

NATIONAL LABORATORY FOR ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Portugal

Address

Estrada Do Paco Do Lumiar 22
1649-038 Lisboa

PETRINI 1822 S.P.A

Italy

Address

Via V Novembre, 2/4
06083 Colombella

VITAMEX

Belgium

Address

Booiebos 5
9031 Drongen,gent