IT WAS ON 1 JULY 2006 THAT THE EUROPEAN UNION REFERENCE LABORATORY FOR ANIMAL PROTEINS IN FEEDINGSTUFFS (EURL-AP) STARTED OPERATING AT THE CRA-W.
Involved in the eradication of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies such as mad cow disease, The mission of the EURL-AP focuses on the detection and identification of prohibited animal proteins in livestock feed. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, a day dedicated to the topic of “Animal protein in feed, a solution towards autonomy and sustainability?” was organised on 22 September at the Palais des Congrès in Namur. This event provided the opportunity to evaluate the activities of the EURLAP but also to bring up the challenges and possibilities in this area. Various first-hand accounts helped to illustrate the interactions between the EURL-AP and the European Commission and the 27 national reference laboratories, and with other stakeholders, particularly the agro-food industry, in order to achieve harmonious and effective monitoring of legislation. The presentations delivered that day can be viewed the links below.
Welcome – Gilbert Berben (EURL-AP Director, CRA-W)
Short overview of CRA-W – René Poismans (General Director, CRA-W)
Conclusions and acknowledgements – Pierre Dardenne (Head of Department, CRA-W)
