GMP+ International has announced the launch of its new Feed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) standard, set to go live on 6 May 2026. The standard introduces a harmonised and transparent framework to measure and communicate the environmental impact of animal feed across the supply chain.
Developed in response to rising global demand for credible sustainability metrics, the Feed LCA standard aligns with internationally recognised methodologies and the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) for feed. This enables companies to generate consistent and comparable data, helping them meet evolving expectations from regulators, retailers, and consumers.
The standard is the result of extensive collaboration across the industry. Over the past year, GMP+ Community and OVOCOM worked closely with GMP+ International through consultations, think tank sessions, and expert reviews to develop a robust and practical framework.
Martine Boon, Managing Director of GMP+ International, highlighted that the initiative reflects the strength of sector-wide collaboration in addressing sustainability challenges and preparing for future regulatory requirements. Meanwhile, Frank D’Hondt, Managing Director of OVOCOM, emphasised the importance of harmonisation, noting that just as feed safety standards have been unified, sustainability frameworks must also follow a similar path.
With this launch, GMP+ International aims to equip the global feed sector with a consistent and future-ready sustainability assessment tool.
