Hemp Seed Meal achieves monumental milestone through AAFCO and FDA-CVM
2024年8月10日 - 4:49AM
Hemp Feed Coalition (HFC) a 501 C-3 dedicated to obtaining federal
approval for the use of hemp grain products in animal feed, is
pleased to announce a landmark achievement with the tentative
approval of Hemp Seed Meal (HSM) for Laying Hens at the recent
Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Annual
Meeting in San Antonio, TX. With FDA-Center for Veterinary
Medicine’s (FDA-CVM’s) recommendation for approval, the Ingredient
Definition Committee and AAFCO Board’s prior approval, the final
step in the process was the vote at the General Meeting on
Wednesday, August 7, 2024. 48 states voted to approve the
definition; 2 states abstained from voting. With this approval, the
tentative definition will be adopted into the Official Publication
later this year, and allowable for commercial use immediately. This
historic milestone has been three plus years in the making and will
allow processors to formulate with HSM in diets of laying hens as a
source of protein and fat at an inclusion of no more than 20%. To
see the ingredient definition in its entirety, please visit the HFC
website here at www.hempfeedcoalition.org.
This hemp grain derivative is a highly nutritious ingredient
with a wide range of essential vitamins, minerals, healthy oils,
and a complete protein profile. Research confirms the nutrition
profile and functionality of hemp feed resembles that of soy and
canola, while alleviating concerns about its suitability as an
ingredient. Evidence also shows increased value over typical feed
sources, with significant improvement in egg quality as HSM
concentration increases in the hen’s diet. Notably, hemp-fed hens
lay eggs enriched with essential fatty acids such as ALA, DHA, and
GLA, and increased amounts of Lutein which are known promotors for
human health. The safety of HSM has been validated through
FDA-CVM’s rigorous evaluation, providing formulators and feed mills
assurance that HSM is a safe and viable protein and fat source.
Data to support this application included the validated method and
quantification of cannabinoids in both the ingredient and egg
product, and it was verified that any potential cannabinoid
contaminants did not transfer over to human food
product.
Safe, nutritious alternatives like HSM improves efficiencies
across US feed supply chains. Feed mills and formulators have
eagerly awaited this approval, having recognized the potential of
hemp feed products long ago. HFC looks forward to collaborating
with feed producers to incorporate HSM as a viable solution to
their supply challenges.
Farmers interested in hemp have expressed their desire for
additional rotations but are hesitant to do so without the risk
mitigation of a feed market. Some crops that are increasing
in popularity such as hemp bring benefits to soil, disease control,
and farm flexibility; and with hemp in particular, lower input
needs, resulting in a more sustainable supply chain overall.
"Hemp's integration into animal feed is a catalyst for agricultural
advancement. It's an opportunity for farmers to diversify with
lower risk for supply chains to become more sustainable, and for
the entire agricultural community to reap the benefits of this
versatile crop." - Andrew Bish, President of HFC and COO of Bish
Enterprises, a company rooted in agricultural
innovation.
HFC is thankful to their supportive members, dedicated board of
directors, thoughtful scientific expert partners, persistent feed
partners and resilient US hemp grain processors – all who were
instrumental in this process. Please consider joining this cause as
HFC prepares to tackle ruminants, broilers, and other hemp
ingredients soon!
To learn more on the benefits of HSM for laying hens, visit the
Hemp Feed Coalition (HFC) MemberZone page to access
additional data and resources. HFC can connect also connect you
market ready supplier who can meet the approved ingredient
definition.
Hemp Feed Coalition, is a 501(c)(3) organization that
consists of hemp and feed industry leaders dedicated to
facilitating the health of our animals as well as the expansion of
the hemp industry. Join here: https://hempfeedcoalition.org .
Healthy Food, Healthy Feed, Healthy Planet
- Hemp Seed Feel for Chicken Feed
Gregg Gnecco
IND HEMP
gregg@indhemp.com