A importância da fiscalização realizada pelo Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento em estabelecimentos que produzem ração e alimento animal

Abstract

Brazil is among the five largest agricultural producers in the world, therefore, our animal production occurs on a large scale. To guarantee the quality of our products both for national consumption and for export, it is necessary to regulate this activity. The agency responsible for managing public policies to encourage agriculture and livestock, for promoting agribusiness and for regulating and standardizing services linked to the sector is the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MALS). One of the services provided by MAPA is the inspection of establishments that produce and/or fractionate animal feed and food. The Fiscal Auditor is responsible for visiting these establishments and ensuring that they follow preestablished standards. This work can directly influence our daily lives, as we consume products from animal production, we have to be aware of the care that these animals receive, including the food that is provided during their lifetime. Knowing this, this work aims to highlight the importance of inspection in establishments responsible for animal feed, as well as showing data from records of establishments in the MALS and analyzes carried out in recent years.