GMP+ FRA Requirements

On this page you will find documents about the Requirements for companies to obtain GMP+ FRA certification.

The Requirements for companies are described separately for the two elements within the scheme (GMP+ FSA and GMP+ FRA). On this page you'll find the documents for the GMP+ FRA module. The Market Initiatives contain additional or specific conditions.

You can easily recognise Requirement documents: 

  • All Requirement documents are designated by the letters;
    • R (Requirements) - for general feed responsibility management system requirements[
    • MI (Market Initiatives) - for GMP+ FRA specific requirements.
  • Each GMP+ FRA Requirements or Market Initiative document has a purple design, and uses the relevant symbol on each page.

      GMP+ FRA Requirements Market Initiative

R5.0 Feed Responsibility Management Systems Requirements

Version 03.03.2025

Essential GMP+ Feed Responsibility requirements

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MI5.1 RTRS

Version 03.03.2025

Requirements for sourcing and trading RTRS soy

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MI5.2 Responsible pig & poultry feed

Version 03.03.2025

Requirements for responsible feed intended for pig/poultry

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MI5.2 Responsible pig & poultry feed – Appendix 1 - Recognized standards for the primary production of soybeans

Version 01.04.2026

List of recognized standards for sourcing soybeans

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MI5.2 Responsible pig & poultry feed – Appendix 2 - Recognized systems for production and trade of feed

Version 01.04.2026

List of recognized standards for sourcing feed

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MI5.3 Responsible dairy feed

Version 03.03.2025

Requirements for responsible feed intended for dairy cattle

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MI5.4 GMO controlled

Version 02.03.2026

Requirements for the GMO controlled feed chain

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MI5.5 Carbon footprint of feed

Version 03.03.2025

Requirements for Carbon Footprint of feed calculation

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MI5.6 Responsible feed

Version 03.03.2025

Requirements for responsible feed production/ trade

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MI5.6 Responsible feed – Appendix 1 - Recognized standards for the primary production of soybeans

Version 01.04.2026

List of recognized standards for sourcing soybeans

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MI5.6 Responsible feed – Appendix 2 - Recognized systems for production and trade of feed

Version 01.04.2026

List of recognized standards for sourcing feed

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MI5.7 Feed life cycle assessment (LCA)

Version 06.05.2026

Requirements for Feed LCA

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MI5.7 Feed life cycle assessment (LCA) - Appendix 1 Recognised calculation tools

Version 06.05.2026

Recognised calculation tools

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MI5.7 Feed Life cycle assessment (LCA) - Appendix 2 Proxy List

Version 06.05.2026

Proxy List

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MI5.7 Feed life cycle assessment (LCA) - Appendix 3 - Accepted certification

Version 06.05.2026

Accepted certification

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Frequently Ask Questions

These documents outline the conditions companies must meet to obtain certification under the GMP+FRA (Feed Responsibility Assurance) module of our GMP+ Feed Certification scheme. They include general system Requirements (R-documents) and additional requirements for specific Market Initiatives (MI-documents).

On the FRA Requirements page, the documents are labelled with:  

  • R” – for the general Feed Responsibility Management Systems Requirements (e.g. R5.0) 

  • MI” – for specific Market Initiatives within the FRA module (e.g. MI5.1, MI5.2) 

Each document is available in multiple languages and can be downloaded from the page. 

A company seeking GMP+ FRA certification should:

  • Implement a Feed Responsibility Management System in line with the R5.0 Feed Responsibility Management Systems Requirements

  • Review and comply with any applicable Market Initiative documents (e.g. responsible pig & poultry feed, GMO-controlled, carbon footprint)

  • Ensure documentation is in place (e.g. purchasing policies, traceability systems and recognised sourcing standards) to demonstrate compliance during audits

To learn more about feed safety, sustainability and GMP+ FC scheme, you can visit the GMP+ Academy. Our online learning platform, developed to support companies and professionals in the feed chain.

On the GMP+ Academy you will find:

  • E-learning modules on topics related to feed safety and GMP+ requirements

  • Clear explanations of scheme changes

  • Learning materials for different roles in the feed chain offered by our partners

Visit the GMP+ Academy to start learning!