Decision No. 104/2001/QD-BNN of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development stipulates the maximum levels of aflatoxin mycotoxins, mineral elements, heavy metals, and vitamins in animal feed for livestock and poultry. This decision applies to enterprises producing and trading in animal feed and related organizations and individuals.
Scope of application
Enterprises producing and trading in animal feed; organizations and individuals related such as provincial Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development under the central government.
Key points
- Livestock and poultry → are specified with the maximum level of aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in complete mixed feed, with specific levels for each type of animal.
- Livestock and poultry → are specified with the maximum levels of mineral elements and heavy metals such as calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), iron (Fe), etc., with specific levels for each type of animal.
- Livestock and poultry → are specified with the minimum levels of various types of vitamins in complete mixed feed, with specific levels for each type of animal.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Reducing the risk of poisoning from aflatoxins and heavy metals, protecting the health of livestock and poultry; increasing economic efficiency for farmers through better feeding.
- Negative impact: Production costs for animal feed may increase due to the need to comply with maximum and minimum levels.
- Animal feed manufacturing enterprises will have to adjust their feed formulas according to the new regulations, which may affect production costs.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the level of aflatoxin B1 for chicks aged 1-28 days?
The maximum level of aflatoxin B1 for chicks aged 1-28 days is 20 micrograms (g) per kilogram of complete mixed feed.
How many mineral elements and heavy metals are specified with maximum levels?
This decision specifies the maximum levels for 16 mineral elements and heavy metals, including calcium (Ca), total phosphorus (P), iron (Fe), etc.
Which minimum levels of vitamins are specified in animal feed?
This decision specifies the minimum levels of vitamins A, D, E, K, B1, B2, niacin, biotin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine (B6), folic acid, and cobalamin (B12) in animal feed.
When does this decision take effect?
This decision takes effect from January 1, 2002.
What must animal feed manufacturing enterprises do to comply with this regulation?
Enterprises must adjust their animal feed formulas according to the specified maximum and minimum levels, ensuring that they do not exceed the permitted levels of aflatoxin B1, mineral elements, heavy metals, and vitamins.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
Regarding the issuance of certain temporary technical regulations for animal feed
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THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Pursuant to Decree No. 73-CP dated November 1, 1995 of the Government on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
Pursuant to Decree No. 86-CP dated December 8, 1995 of the Government stipulating the division of responsibilities for state management of product quality;
Pursuant to Decree No. 15-CP dated March 19, 1996 of the Government on the management of animal feed;
In accordance with the proposal of the Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension and Forestry Extension, and the Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Product Quality;
DECISION:
Article 1. Issuance
1.1 Maximum levels of aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins (B1 + B2 + G1 + G2) measured in micrograms (μg) per kilogram (kg) of complete mixed feed for livestock and poultry.
|
Unit of measurement |
Aflatoxin B1 |
Total Aflatoxins |
|
Chickens aged 1-28 days |
( 20 |
( 30 |
|
Other chicken groups |
( 30 |
( 50 |
|
Ducklings aged 1-28 days |
None |
( 10 |
|
Other duck groups |
( 10 |
( 20 |
|
Piglets aged 1-28 days |
( 10 |
( 30 |
|
Other pig groups |
( 100 |
( 200 |
|
Dairy cattle |
( 20 |
( 50 |
1.2 Maximum levels of mineral elements and heavy metals measured in milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of complete mixed feed for livestock and poultry.
|
|
Maximum level |
||||
|
Number |
Name of element |
Chickens |
Pigs |
Cows |
|
|
No. |
|
Meat production |
Egg production |
|
|
|
1 |
Calcium (Ca) |
12 000 |
40 000 |
10 000 |
10 000 |
|
2 |
Total phosphorus (P) |
8 000 |
8 000 |
15 000 |
10 000 |
|
3 |
Sodium (Na) |
20 000 |
20 000 |
8 000 |
40 000 |
|
4 |
During the implementation of this Circular, if any difficulties or obstacles arise, it is recommended that relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals promptly report to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment for research, revision, and supplementation as appropriate./. |
35 |
35 |
Less than 4 months old: 175 Over 4 months old: 100 |
50 |
|
5 |
Iron (Fe) |
1250 |
1250 |
1250 |
1250 |
|
6 |
Zinc (Zn) |
250 |
250 |
250 |
250 |
|
7 |
Cobalt (Co) |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
8 |
Manganese (Mn) |
250 |
250 |
250 |
250 |
|
9 |
Iodine (I) |
300 |
300 |
300 |
300 |
|
10 |
Molybdenum (Mo) |
2.5 |
2.5 |
5,5 |
2,5 |
|
11 |
Fluorine (F) |
250 |
250 |
100 |
30 |
|
12 |
Selenium (Se) |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0,5 |
0,5 |
|
13 |
Arsenic (As) |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
14 |
Mercury (Hg) |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
15 |
Mercury (Hg) |
0,1 |
0,1 |
0,1 |
0,1 |
|
16 |
Cadmium (Cd) |
0,5 |
0,5 |
0,5 |
0,5 |
1.3 Minimum levels of vitamins in complete mixed feed for livestock and poultry.
|
Serial Number |
Type of vitamin |
Unit of measurement |
Minimum level |
||
|
|
|
|
Chickens |
Pigs |
Cows |
|
1 |
Vitamin A |
IU |
1500 |
1300 |
2200 |
|
2 |
Vitamin D |
IU |
200 |
200 |
|
|
4 |
Vitamin E |
IU |
10 |
10 |
15 |
|
5 |
Vitamin K |
mg |
0,5 |
0,5 |
|
|
6 |
Thiamin (B1) |
mg |
1,8 |
1 |
|
|
7 |
Riboflavin (B2) |
mg |
3,0 |
3 |
|
|
8 |
Niacin |
mg |
25 |
12 |
|
|
9 |
Biotin |
mg |
0,12 |
0,05 |
|
|
10 |
Pantothenic acid |
mg |
10 |
9 |
|
|
11 |
Pyridoxine (B6) |
mg |
3,0 |
1,5 |
|
|
12 |
Folic acid |
mg |
0,5 |
0,32 |
|
|
13 |
Cobalamin (B12) |
(g |
10 |
15 |
|
|
14 |
Choline |
mg |
750 |
400 |
|
Article 2.This Decision shall take effect from January 1, 2002.
Article 3. The Heads of the Ministry's Office, the Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension and Forestry Extension, the Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Product Quality, the Directors of Provincial Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development under central cities and provinces, enterprises producing and trading in animal feed, organizations and individuals related to this matter are responsible for implementing this Decision.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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