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wtorek, 8 grudnia 2020

Mutual recognition between OQUALIM and AIC, GMP+ International, OVOCOM and QS as from 1st of January 2021

Since January 2018 there was a temporary mutual recognition with OQUALIM. After further negotiations AIC, GMP+ International, OVOCOM, OQUALIM and QS are pleased to announce to have reached an agreement on the conditions for a final mutual recognition agreement.  The mutual agreements between the 4 scheme holders and OQUALIM will be finalized shortly and will be valid for a period of 3 years from January 1, 2021.

RCNA International certificate is equivalent to GMP+ FSA, OVOCOM, QS et UFAS certificate for the following scopes.

  • Production and placing on the market of compound feed, mineral feed, liquid feed, milk replacers and premixes.
  • Distribution and trade of compound feed, mineral feed, liquid feed, milk replacers and premixes or Distribution of feed materials and additives for animal feed. Distribution and trade of feed materials or additives must always be combined with a manufacturing or distribution activity for premixtures or compound feed.