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ANNEX XIIIU.K. PETFOOD AND CERTAIN OTHER DERIVED PRODUCTS

CHAPTER XIU.K. Specific requirements for fat derivatives

1.The following processes may be used to produce fat derivatives from rendered fats derived from Category 1 and Category 2 material:U.K.

(a)

transesterification or hydrolysis at least 200 °C, under corresponding appropriate pressure, for 20 minutes (glycerol, fatty acids and esters);

(b)

saponification with NaOH 12M (glycerol and soap):

(i)

in a batch process at 95 °C for three hours; or

(ii)

in a continuous process at 140 °C 2 bars (2 000 hPa) for eight minutes; or

(c)

hydrogenation at 160 °C at 12 bars (12 000 hPa) for 20 minutes.

2.Fat derivatives produced in accordance with this Chapter may only be placed on the market:U.K.

(a)

for uses other than in feed, cosmetics and medicinal products;

(b)

in addition, in the case of fat derivatives from Category 1 material, for uses other than in organic fertilisers and soil improvers.

[F13. End point for products derived from rendered fats: U.K.

Fat derivatives which have been processed as referred to in point 1 may be placed on the market for uses indicated in point 2 without restrictions in accordance with this Regulation.]

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