Driving safety, health and sustainability in the European food supply chain

Our members are a vital link in the food chain helping produce safe and healthy food. They protect the  public and livestock from diseases by processing animal by-products (ABPs) into materials and energy for reuse. This website is a resource to learn more about the European Fat Processors and Renderers Association (EFPRA) and animal by-product reprocessing in Europe.

Safety, health and sustainability in the supply chain

Safety

High standards of traceability are upheld right across the sector.

Health

Rendering prevents the spread of animal and human diseases.

Sustainability

Rendering reduces waste and supports a circular economy.

News

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Oct 28

Missed opportunity? Why animal proteins need to feature in the EU Livestock Strategy’s protein plan

Europe suffers from a protein deficit; more protein is used in livestock feed than is produced in the EU. One...
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Jun 08

Setting the stage for reform of ABP regulation – Tenerife 2026

The end of May saw EFPRA welcome members of the European and global rendering industry to Tenerife for the 24th...
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Dec 03

PAP safe with respect to African Swine Fever Virus

EFPRA is reassuring users and importers of processed animal proteins (PAPs) and animal fats that these materials pose no risk...

Every year

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Million tonnes of animal by-products are processed

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Million tonnes of useful materials are recovered

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Thousand tonnes of edible fats are produced