What is PD CEN 17559 about?
PD CEN 17559 is a technical standard that covers procedures and analytical methods for algae and algae products for food and feed applications which allows standardization of food content information and labelling that complies with EU regulations.
PD CEN 17559 describes product specifications, product characteristics and other relevant information for algae and algae products for food, nutraceutical and animal feed applications.
PD CEN 17559 is a general overview of available limits, procedures and analytical methods applicable to algae and algae products used for food and feed applications.
Note: PD CEN 17559 does not apply to -
- Pharmaceutical and cosmetics applications
- Fertilizer bio-stimulants, chemical and biofuel applications
Who is PD CEN 17559 for?
PD CEN 17559 on algae and algae products for food and feed applications applies to:
- Regulatory bodies
- Food safety departments
- Manufacturers, dealers and importers of nutraceuticals
- Manufacturers, dealers and importers of animal feed
Why should you use PD CEN 17559?
Algae is a source of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and minerals. In the food sector, it is used in meat products, fermented foods, fish and oils to improve their quality. In nutraceuticals, it is used in products like Spirulina. In animal feed, it is added to whole foods, treats and supplements.
PD CEN 17559 provides you guidance on characteristics such as purity, foreign matter, algae or bacteria, algae from other locations, contamination which ensures standardization of product information, safety and shelf-life of food, nutraceuticals and animal feed for consumption.
PD CEN 17559 also assists you on other relevant product information which includes country of origin, labelling, verification, traceability, chain of custody, sustainable development that ensures accurate labelling that complies with EU regulations.
PD CEN 17559 contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 14 on Life below water; Goal 15 on Life on Land; Goal 2 on Zero hunger; Goal 6 on Clean water and sanitation and Goal 13 on Climate action.
Guidance in PD CEN 17559 allows you to standardize food information and labelling that promotes the sustainability of products, reliability of supply chain and adherence to regulations.
