Publications

Publications from EFPRA with information about the rendering industry and rendered products to view online and print.

Carbon neutral bio fuel decarbonization concept

White Paper – Biofuels

Animal by-products are an important source of fats and oils for biofuel production. Biofuels are increasingly important for sustainable aviation, maritime and road transport fuel.

Rendering in Numbers

The rendering industry handles 18 million tonnes of ABPs each year. This infographic has all the key numbers about the European rendering industry.

White Paper – PAP Feeding

Since 2021, PAPs have been permitted in non-ruminant feed. Early results from scientific research and user experience of are very promising.

White Paper – GFLI

Life Cycle Assessment of Rendered Products used as feed ingredients compared to other common ingredients such as palm oil and soybean meal.

White Paper – PAPs in pig diets

Read about research into the benefits of including PAPs in pig diets.

White Paper – Legislation

Learn about the main changes to European animal by-products legislation following the reapproval of PAPs in 2021.

White Paper – PAPs in poultry diets

Read about research into the benefits of including PAPs in broiler and layer diets.

The Facts About Phosphorus

The ABP sector plays a key role in recovering phosphorus which is an important nutrient for both plant and animal growth.

Sustainability Charter

The rendering industry has long been an example of sustainability in action. Renderers recover and recycle valuable materials from by-products and ensure that nothing goes to waste. Now, with ever greater focus on reducing the environmental impact of food production, EFPRA has set out how renderers will continue to contribute to a more sustainable economy. Available in English, French German and Spanish.
Sustainability Charter (English)
Sustainability Charter (French)
Sustainability Charter (German)
Sustainability Charter (Spanish)

Case Studies

The Facts About Aquafeed

Processed Animal Protein delivers a nutritious cost-effective feed for aquaculture.

The Facts About Rendering

This publication describes how rendering supports a safe, reliable and sustainable supply chain for animal products.

The Facts About Edible Animal Fats

Edible fats such as lard, suet and dripping are an important output of the rendering industry.

The Facts About Processed Animal Proteins

Category 3 animal by-products are reprocessed into Processed Animal Proteins (PAPs) which are healthy sustainable and safe.