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  Approval procedure of the production facility of animal feed exportation 
to the  Kingdom of Thailand   
 
1.  An on-site inspection of the production facility  of animal feed derived from animal  at 
the exporting country (Establishment audit ) 
(A) For a countr y that ha s never  expor ted the animal feed s, is required to have a 
production facility audit and approval prior t he exportation . 
 (1.1) The c ompetent authority of the export ing country shall send an official invitation 
letter  to Department of Livestock Development  (DLD) requesting for  animal feed 
production  facility audit . Type of animal feed and the source ( species ) of raw 
material or animal feed which intended for the approval shall be specified.  
 (1.2)  The competen t authority of the export ing countr y or producer or importer of 
animal feed  shall s ubmit information to DLD  for consideration as follows:  
            a.   Product Information  
            b.   Process  Flowchart  
            c.   Certificate of Formula  
 (1.3)  DLD will send the questionnaire  for assessment of specific  animal  feed importation . 
 (1.4)  The competent authority  of the export ing country shall complete  the questionnaire 
and return it back to DLD for further consideration. If the questionnaire provides  
completed information,  DLD office rs will  propose an on -site inspection at the 
exporting country.  
 (1.5)  The on -site inspection mission will be conducted at the exporting country.  
 (1.6)  After the on -site inspection mission, DLD auditor team shall submit the audit 
report to DLD.  
 (1.7)  If the result of the on -site inspection is satisfac tory , DLD will formally inform the 
competent authority of the exporting country on the approval for exportation of 
animals feed into Thailand.  
   
(B) For the c ountr y that  previously  has exported animal feed s, is required to have a 
production facility audit and approval prior t he exportation.  
The on-site inspection of the animal feed production facility shall f ollow the same 
procedure as the article (A) except  (1.3) the  questionnaire  is not required.  
 
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 2.  A System  audit  of the production facility of animal feed derived from animals at the 
exporting country . 
(2.1) The competent authority of the export ing country shall send an official invitation 
letter to Department of Livestock Development (DLD) requesting for animal feed 
production  facility audit. Type of animal feed and the source (species) of raw 
material  or animal feed  which intended for the appr oval shall be specified.  
(2.2) The competent authority of the exporting country shall submit information to DLD 
for consideration as follows:  
            a.   Product Information  
            b.   Process  Flowchart   
            c.   Cert ificate of Formula  
(2.3) DLD will send the questionnaire for assessment of specific animal feed importation.  
(2.4) The competent authority of the exporting country  shall complete the questionnaire 
and return it back to DLD for further consideration. If the questionnaire provides  
complet ed information, DLD officers will propose an on -site inspection at the 
exporting country.  
(2.5) The on -site inspection mission will be conducted at the exporting country. After 
the on -site inspection mission, DLD auditor team shall submit the audit report to 
DLD  committee.  
(2.6) If the result of the on -site inspection is satisfac tory, DLD  will formally informs the 
competent  authority  of the exporting country on the approval of exportati on of 
animal feed  into Thailand.  
In addition, the  animal feed s specified in DLD notification under the Animal 
Feed Quality Control Act B.E. 2558 (2015), are required to have a production facility 
audit and approval prior  the exportation.  (Annex I ) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Remarks:  The import  approval  is valid  for five years.  Re-inspection  is required  for renewal  of the approval.  
 
  Disclaimer  
This is a provisional translation of the procedure. Only the original Thai text was adopted as a legal text. This 
translation is prepared solely for a reference material to aid in the understanding of Thai text – the Procedure for 
inspection and certification the production facility of animal feed derived from animals at the place of origin dated 
23 September 2022.  Decem ber 2022  Department  of Livestock  Development,  Thailand  
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 Annex I  
The animal feeds specified in DLD notification under the Anima l Feed 
Quality Control Act B.E. 2558 (2015), are required to have a production 
facility audit and approval prior the exportation.  
 
 
1. Processed animal protein derived from cattle  
1.1)  Bovine Meat Meal  
1.2)  Bovine Degreasing Meat Meal  
1.3)  Bovine Meat and Bone Meal ( Bovine MBM ) 
1.4)  Bovine Bone Meal  
1.5)  Bovine Greaves  
1.6)  Bovine Tallow  
1.7)   Bovine Tallow derivatives  
1.8)  Gelatin and Collagen from cattle  bones 
1.9)  Dicalcium Phosphat e from cattle  
1.10)   Bovine Blood Meal  
1.11)   Bovine Blood By -Products Meal  
1.12)   Bovine Plasma Powder  
1.13)   Products that contain  ingredients  derived  from cattle described in Points 1 -4, except 
products  from countries in Group 1 ( Negligible  Risk for  Bovine Spongiform Encephalitis 
(BSE)) and no history  of BSE . 
 
2. Processed animal protein derived from sheep or goat  
2.1) Ovine or Caprine Meat Meal  
2.2) Ovine or Caprine Degreasing Meat Meal  
2.3) Ovine or Caprine Meat and Bone Meal (Ovine or Caprine MBM)  
 
3. Processed animal protein derived from swine  
3.1) Porcine Meat Meal  
3.2) Porcine Degreasing Meat Meal  
3.3) Porcine Meat and Bone Meal (Porcine MBM)  
3.4) Porcine Bone Meal  
3.5) Dicalcium Phosphate from swine  
3.6) Porcine Fats/Oils  
3.7) Porcine Blood Meal  
3.8) Porcine Blood By -Products Meal  
3.9) Porcine Plasma Powder  
3.10)  Bristle Meal  
3.11)  Palatability Enhancer/Flavoring agent innards from swine  
3.12) Other animal feeds or products th at are not described in Points 1 -11 but derived from 
swine or contain ingredients derived from swine with the rules and conditions notified 
by the Director -General of the DLD.  
 
4. Processed animal protein derived from poultry  
4.1) Poultry Meal  
4.2) Poultry By-Products Meal  
4.3) Poultry Fat/Oils  
4.4) Poultry Blood Meal  Decem ber 2022  Department  of Livestock  Development,  Thailand  
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 4.5) Poultry Blood By -Products Meal  
4.6) Poultry Plasma Powder  
4.7) Feather Meal  
4.8) Egg Powder  
4.9) Palatability Enhancer/Flavoring agent innards from poultry  
 
5. Animal supplements : mineral supplements derived from animal bo nes 
 
6. Complementary Pet Food  
6.1) Products derived from horns, ears, hides/skins, bones, hooves obtained from cattle, 
buffaloes, goats, sheep, pigs, deer, and poultry that have not undergone retort operation.  
6.2) Products derived from bovine hides and skins, buffalo hides and skins and pork hides 
and skins (Munchy or Crunchy).  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Remarks:  The import  approval  is valid  for five years.  Re-inspection  is required  for renewal  of the approval.  
 
Disclaimer  
This is a provisional translation of the procedure. Only the original Thai text was adopted as a legal text. This 
translation is prepared solely for a reference material to aid in the understanding of Thai text – the Procedure for 
inspection and certification the production facility of animal feed derived from animals at the place of origin dated 
23 September 2022.