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1 st WorkshopXIII International Feed Technology SymposiumRecommendations of local feed manufacturesWith regard to the legislature, in a process which officially has lasted from 2004,intensive work was performed to generate and then support the adoption of laws in thefield of animal feed. The Association of Animal Feed Manufacturers has also adoptedvarious guidelines for future law acts that are expected to be put in place after theadoption of legislation. One of the recommendations of WTO and EU is to securefinancial resources for official control of animal feed in order to allow work activities ofinspection services and reference laboratories in this field, as well as to lower thefinancial expenditure of animal feed manufacturers, thus indirectly influencing the priceof the final product. It is assumed that the national inspection services will have more“sense” in future with regard to the methods of sampling and the number of samplesrequired for animal feed control.The decision regarding the foundation of the Laboratory Information ManagementSystem, at the Association level, that specializes in the advancement of laboratoryservices in animal feed analysis, was the basis of the initiative for establishing the Panelof laboratories. Introduced as a future „quality club“ and with the aim of protecting thefeed manufacturers, a recognizable and active entity would be created, and it would playa key role in development of agriculture, as well as in the advancement of quality andcompetitiveness of local animal feed products. Consistent control and acquiring of highqualityanimal feed through professional, constructive approach and effective businesspractices would accelerate adaptation to conditions and free flow of agricultural andindustrial products in general.An initiative for change and alignment of statistical nomenclature with that of thecustoms tariffe was proposed to the Serbian statistical department (April 2006). Todaywe can only confirm slow and low effects of the administration.Numerous times the obstacles in conducting of business were brought to the attention ofrelevant financial and agricultural ministries and queries forwarded (requests forinterpretation of disputed provisions of customs regulations, demands for reduction ofVAT, recommendations related to facilitating business), but mostly without response.Expectations of local feed manufacturersUnder the conditions of marketplace orientation, it important to legislatively regulate thefield of animal feed production, and also the issuing of standards and alignment with EUregulations. The goal is to promote the local product – animal feed, which directlyinfluences the quality of products of animal origin.With regard to the advancement of production, it is important to monitor technologicalinnovations in animal feed and possibilities for their application, and to regulate thestatus of local manufacturers. Therefore, it is expected from the national administrationto implement incentives for export of animal feed products. Ensuring quality and safefeed for animals, in addition to the fulfillment of consumer expectations pertaining tohigh standards and health safety of food of animal origin, is the basis for the protectionof health of animals and public healthIt is expected that all necessary procedures will be implemented, which will contribute tothe reduction of unfair competition and the «gray area» with regard to animal feed55