MINISTRY OF ECONOMY CONSULTS ON NOM OF ANIMAL OFFAL

The Mexican Ministry of the Economy put out a consultation project to modify the Official
Mexican Standard related to the transformation of animal offal. The deadline for submitting
comments is June 19, 2021. This is the Modification Project to the Official Mexican Standard
NOM-060-ZOO-1999, Animal health specifications for the transformation of animal offal and its
use in animal feed.

For the Ministry of Economy, the objective is to update the technical specifications and
procedures with the aim of transformation, collection, as well as the use of animal offal destined
for animal feed, including its importation, storage, distribution, sale and use.

Objectives of this proposal:

-Minimize the probability of entry into the country of merchandise that is material of risk and that
could generate significant damage to animal health.

-Guarantee the safety and correct use of products for animal consumption.

-Improve production processes.

Original Source: Opportimes, R. (2021, 21 abril). Secretaría de Economía consulta sobre NOM de despojos animales.
Opportimes. https://www.opportimes.com/secretaria-de-economia-consulta-sobre-nom-de-despojos-animales/