Sustainability in Oil Seeds & Femas
Ecom’s oil seed plants in Paraguay have been certified under the Feed Material Assurance Scheme (FEMAS). FEMAS is the internationally accepted standard for the safe delivery of animal feed materials.
The safety and integrity of ingredients used in animal feed materials is becoming of particular concern, especially in light of the recent increase in disease outbreaks such as BSE (mad cow disease). Animal feed ingredients are considered a principal cause of these diseases that, upon entering the human food chain, have devastating and debilitating consequences.
Ecom has a profound understanding of the horrific outcomes that can arise from contaminated sources. In order to prevent and eliminate potential issues, all relevant Ecom staff receive the appropriate training on correct handling techniques. Through FEMAS certification, Ecom has modified and implemented the strictest quality practices to ensure the proper handling and traceability of raw materials throughout the entire production process.
Contact the Sustainability Unit
Ecom Agroindustrial Corporation Ltd.
Av. Etienne Guillemin 16
P.O. Box 64
CH-1009 Pully
Switzerland
Tel. +41 21 721 7210
Sustainability Overview 2011
