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* '''Category 3''' - Low Risk: materials include; carcasses or body parts passed fit for humans to eat (at a slaughter house), domestic catering waste, processed animal proteins (PAP) | * '''Category 3''' - Low Risk: materials include; carcasses or body parts passed fit for humans to eat (at a slaughter house), domestic catering waste, processed animal proteins (PAP) | ||
There are specific requirements for using ABPs in a [[Composting]] facility or [[Biogas]]/[[Anaerobic Digestion]] facility<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-animal-by-products-at-compost-and-biogas-sites Using ABP at Compost and Biogas Sites]</ref>. If the site treats Category 3 ABPs or Category 2 ABPs (that have first been pressure rendered at an approved site) then EU standards for treatment must be met, which also applies to [[MBT]] sites where compost is used on or over land. EU standards are: | There are specific requirements for using ABPs in a [[Composting]] facility or [[Biogas]]/[[Anaerobic Digestion]] facility<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-animal-by-products-at-compost-and-biogas-sites Using ABP at Compost and Biogas Sites]</ref> which is regulated by [[APHA]]. If the site treats Category 3 ABPs or Category 2 ABPs (that have first been pressure rendered at an approved site) then EU standards for treatment must be met, which also applies to [[MBT]] sites where compost is used on or over land. EU standards are: | ||
* treat ABPs at 70<sup>o</sup>C for an hour with maximum particle size of 12mm | * treat ABPs at 70<sup>o</sup>C for an hour with maximum particle size of 12mm | ||
* sterilise Category 2 ABPs at 133<sup>o</sup>C with 3 bar pressure for 20 minutes | * sterilise Category 2 ABPs at 133<sup>o</sup>C with 3 bar pressure for 20 minutes | ||