The Animal Protein Producers Industry (APPI) is the branch of the rendering industry responsible for the broad realm of biosecurity as exemplified by the administration of testing programs for Salmonella (weekly) and Clostridium (quarterly); the coordination and dissemination of advice on chemical residues that could adulterate product; and the development and distribution of guidelines and information on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).
APPI’s objectives and mission are not duplicated by any other organization serving the rendering industry and is uniquely focused to assist member companies in manufacturing safe products. This generic core of organizational activity corresponds very closely to the initiatives taking place throughout the entire food chain and conforms to the concept of safe feed – healthy livestock – safe food – healthy people. In essence, APPI has promoted the principles of food safety to parallel those of HACCP and continues to promote the concept as the most logical program to ensure feed/food safety.
In reality, APPI continues to fulfill its established mission as the biosecurity arm of the North American rendering industry, dedicated to the administration and maintenance of innovative programs to promote the safety of animal proteins and feed fats through a testing regimen, continuing education and training, and collaborative research.
August 2004 Render