Factsheet: Animal by-products

Royal Decree 1528/2012 established the application conditions of european regulations regarding animal by-products not intended for human consumption. It defines the distribution of powers between the national level and the regional level. It creates the National Commission of Animal By-products not intended for Human Consumption which is the entity in charge of monitoring and coordinating the implementation of legislation related to animal by-products not intended for human consumption. This regulation constraints the utilisation of certain animal by-products for anaerobic digestion. It also establishes the processes for sanitising the troublesome materials before any utilisation in biodigsters. It has to be considered in planning of new biogas facilities.