Are animal by-products used in aquaculture feed hazardous to human health?
No. The safety of animal by-products has been proven by numerous scientific studies. Using these raw materials that would otherwise go to waste also helps to drastically reduce the amount of fishmeal and fish oil used by the industry. This contributes to the sustainability of the food industry and the circular bioeconomy.
Various by-products of animals intended for human consumption are used in aquaculture feed. These raw materials are completely safe because they come from sources that have previously undergone veterinary controls and have been determined not to pose any danger to human health. These by-products are rich in important proteins, fats and minerals and therefore have precious nutritional value for carnivorous aquaculture species.
The use of these raw materials in aquaculture offers considerable benefits from an environmental perspective, as it allows us to use resources that would otherwise be wasted, to produce more food.