Author: Pei-Mei Chen^1,* and Sheng-Yen Yeh¹

¹ Animal Farm Management Section, Department Of Animal Industry, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.

Abstract

    The government in Taiwan has had the Feed Control Act in place since its promulgation on January 12, 1973.The current amended version was promulgated on February 4, 2015. The term “feed” in this Act refers to foodstuffs that provide nutrition to, or promote healthy growth of, livestock, poultry and aquatic animals (Feed Used for Livestock, Poultry and Aquatic Animals, called positive lists for animal feeds); The term “feed additive” in this Act refers to the non-drug non-nutrient substances proclaimed by the central competent authority to be added into feedstuffs to improve feed efficacy, maintain feed quality, facilitate growth of livestock, poultry and aquatic animals, and keep them healthy. (Feed Additive Used for Livestock, Poultry and Aquatic Animals, called positive lists for animal feed additives).

    In addition, the central competent authority (Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, R.O.C, called COA) proclaims a detailed list describing the [types of] feeds or feed additives that are subject to mandatory testing for possible changes in biosafety or quality level after manufacturing, processing, packing or importation , in order to strengthen the quality control of feed or feed additives.

    Insects are one of the items on positive lists for animal feeds, including silkworm chrysalis, bee pupae, maggot, earthworm, Tenebrio molitor, Zophobas morio, larva, Tubifex hattai, locust, and soldier fly. In order to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever through food waste, the COA has announced the revise of the positive lists for animal feeds on December 26, 2019,about restricting soldier fly’s food sources and product types. However, in order to develop circular economy in Taiwan and respect the soldier fly industry demand, the COA has pre-announced the revise of the positive lists for animal feeds on July 15, 2021, about expanding the range of soldier fly’s food sources and product types.

    In addition, the insects for feeds makers didn’t need to apply with the COA for such certificates in manufacturing, processing, packing or import, because the insects are included in positive lists for animal feeds, but not included in the detailed list describing the [types of] feeds. But those who run the business of trading fodder about the insects for feeds need to apply to the municipal or prefecture (city)competent authority for registration. They can start their business only after the registration certificates of sale are issued, and the package or container prior of feeds must comply with Feed Control Act.

    This report will introduce the classification of feeds and feed additives in Taiwan, the situation of domestic feeds supply, and the Feed Control Act concerning insects.

Key words: Feed Control Act in Taiwan, Insects, Soldier fly.

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