The Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act was introduced in the US House of Representatives on December 7. Supporters describe it as an important piece of legislation that will improve the regulatory environment for new feed ingredients
US industry and regulatory groups are calling on US state leaders and lawmakers to support scientific research to ensure the safety of hemp as an animal-feed ingredient prior to any federal or state approval.
The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has penalized Hi Peak Feeds Limited over safety violations that led to an incident, nearly two years ago, where part of an employee’s arm was severed by a moving conveyor.
Following a challenging start to the year, a US based grain safety program seek to reduce injuries and fatalities in the industry through training and education.
The companies have also been highlighting their role in maintaining the feed and food supply chain during the pandemic, and the steps being taken to prevent the COVID-19 coronavirus from entering their facilities.
Harvest challenges and poor grain quality in the US informed the upturn in grain entrapments and fatalities seen in 2019, with an expert forecasting more safety challenges this year.
Interstate Commodities is facing multiple safety violation citations and a $228,592 federal fine following an investigation after an employee was fatally engulfed in grain.
Conditions of feed grains and ingredients at harvest is raising concerns about safety as wet grain can lead to storage problems and prompt grain bin entry, says safety expert.
Columbia Grain International is being fined $191,322 and cited for safety violations regarding feed grain handling, employee training and equipment use following an employee’s death.
Mountaire Farms was one of several US poultry companies with multiple feed mills, along with other production facilities, that earned awards of distinction for safety practices at the US National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry.
