About the sector

RENDERING

Renderers convert animal tissue into usable materials. Local renderers reduce the use of (imported) vegetable proteins and oils, meaning lower demand for use. Renderers add value to farmers by avoiding the wastage of highly valuable raw materials. Products are used for many different markets as sustainably as possible. New innovations create better performing products with less energy use. Renderers contribute to the SDGs Zero Hunger, Good health and Well Being, Clean Water and Sanitation and Decent Work and Economic Growth.

What does the rendering sector do?

It safely processes animal slaughter byproducts.

What are these byproducts?

These are the parts of the slaughtered animals that do not go for human consumption, either for reasons related to the population’s eating or cultural habits or, otherwise, classified as unfit for human consumption by the official inspection system.

What raw material is used?

Bones, feathers, blood, scales, viscera, meat and fat scraps, as well as inedible parts of slaughtered animals.

What is the origin of this raw material?

There are two sources authorized by law:

1. Meat slaughtering and processing establishments: slaughterhouses, sausage factories.
2. Retail establishments – butchers, supermarkets, municipal markets.