Essential aspects of the process technology of a facility for processing animal by-products in Germany are specified by the Animal By-Products Disposal Act [Tierische Nebenprodukte-Beseitigungsgesetz (= TierNebG)] and the Federal Pollution Control Act [Bundesimmissionsschutzgesetz (= BImSchG)].

Ever stricter standards of environmental protection and of combating livestock epidemics need to be met by innovative technology and upgrading.