THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF FEED SUPPLEMENT AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURERS LIMITED

The British Association of Feed Supplement and Additive Manufacturers Limited (BAFSAM) is a UK-based trade association representing the manufacturers and processors of animal feed additives, specialty feed ingredients, premixtures, and feed supplement products primarily in the UK and Ireland. Established in 1968, BAFSAM serves as the collective voice for its members, advocating on their behalf in regulatory and policy matters that affect the feed supplement and additive industry. The association plays a critical role in helping its members navigate complex regulatory requirements established both domestically and by the European Union, including the Feed Additives Regulation (EC No 1831/2003) and the EU Transparency Regulation affecting risk assessments by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

BAFSAM also acts as a partner organization to FEFANA, the Brussels-based EU Association of Specialty Feed Ingredients and their Mixtures, facilitating communication channels between the UK and the wider European feed additive sector. While financially independent, BAFSAM’s collaboration with FEFANA reflects its commitment to ensuring that UK industry interests are represented in evolving European regulatory landscapes, especially post-Brexit, where feed additive approval regimes in the UK and the EU have become increasingly divergent. BAFSAM members benefit from the association’s expertise in regulatory compliance, market access, and technical guidance, all crucial for market success amid heightened transparency and data protection rules.

The association also works closely with other UK feed industry organizations and regulatory bodies, contributing to initiatives such as the GB Register of Feed Materials—a practical online portal designed for feed business operators to notify new feed materials available in the UK market, ensuring compliance with relevant feed legislation. BAFSAM’s activities encompass regulatory lobbying, technical advice, and fostering industry dialogue on emerging policies affecting feed safety, labeling, and usage conditions. Over time, the association has become a vital interface between industry stakeholders and government authorities, guiding the feed additive sector through technical, legal, and operational challenges. Its work supports the sustainability, safety, and competitiveness of the UK and Irish feed supplement manufacturers within both domestic and EU markets.

Name: The British Association of Feed Supplement and Additive Manufacturers Limited (BAFSAM)
Established: 1968
Location: United Kingdom
Sector: Animal feed additives, specialty feed ingredients, premixtures, and supplements
EU Transparency Register: Accredited entity engaged in EU regulatory lobbying and advocacy
Partner Organization: FEFANA (EU-based association)
Key regulatory focus: EU Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, Transparency Regulation (EU) 2019/1381, UK Feed Chain regulations

No related lobbyists found.

Animal Feed Additives
Specialty Feed Ingredients
Premixtures
Feed Supplements
Regulatory & Compliance Advocacy

BAFSAM networks and collaborates with:

FEFANA (EU Association of Specialty Feed Ingredients and their Mixtures)
UK Feed Chain Task Force (includes Agricultural Industries Confederation, British Equestrian Trade Association, UK Pet Food)
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) through formal regulatory consultation processes
UK Feed Standards Authorities (Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland)
Other national and European animal feed industry trade bodies and regulatory committees

Exact detailed yearly financial data including lobbying expenditure since BAFSAM’s EU Transparency Register accreditation is not publicly disclosed in available sources. Commonly, trade associations report their lobbying expenditure as a range rather than precise figures. The European Commission Transparency Register generally shows ranges of annual advocacy budgets but specific figures for BAFSAM are not found in publicly accessible documents.

BAFSAM engages with multiple EU and UK regulatory structures, including:

European Commission services responsible for food safety and animal nutrition
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for feed additive risk assessments
EU Transparency Register mechanisms for disclosure of lobbying activities
UK regulatory agencies for feed materials post-Brexit to coordinate across divergent markets

Comprehensive public records of all meetings held by BAFSAM with EU institutions or other bodies since their registration in the EU Transparency Register are not publicly available. Typically, such meetings involve consultations with EFSA, DG SANTE (Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety), and other relevant EU stakeholders on feed additive regulations, transparency compliance, and market access negotiations.