Enhancing Safety Through Implementation of HACCP Plan for Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae Meal as Animal Feed

Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal (BSFLM) offers a promising solution for sustainable animal feed. However, its safe adoption requires robust quality assurance systems. This study applies the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan to identify and evaluate biological, chemical, and physical hazards throughout the BSFLM production process. Key risks included microbial contamination, allergens, and chemical contaminants. Preventive strategies and specific processing steps were defined to mitigate these risks. Critical control points (CCPs), along with their associated limits, monitoring protocols, and corrective actions, were established to ensure product safety. The results underscore the importance of structured risk management to enable the safe integration of insect meals into animal nutrition and support the development of a sustainable insect-based feed sector.