{"id":20025,"date":"2022-12-03T13:46:37","date_gmt":"2022-12-03T12:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.next-food.net\/essbare-insekten-nahaufnahmen-der-verschiedenen-zuchtsysteme\/"},"modified":"2023-04-20T13:55:36","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T12:55:36","slug":"essbare-insekten-nahaufnahmen-der-verschiedenen-zuchtsysteme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.next-food.net\/de\/leitfaden-fuer-essbare-insekten\/essbare-insekten-nahaufnahmen-der-verschiedenen-zuchtsysteme\/","title":{"rendered":"Essbare Insekten: Nahaufnahmen der verschiedenen Zuchtsysteme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Common practice in many countries of Asia, Africa and Central America is the production and consumption of <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.next-food.net\/de\/leitfaden-fuer-essbare-insekten\/insekten-fuer-die-nahrungsaufnahme-wie-waehlt-man-sie-aus-wo-findet-man-sie-und-zu-welchem-preis\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">edible -Insects<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> have been conquering Europe and western countries in general for several years. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">And that under the impetus of the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This UN organization promotes the use of <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">insects in human and animal nutrition<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> as an alternative to meat. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The latter is too energetic.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">And with the recent relaxation of European legislation, we can expect a relatively rapid development of <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">entomoculture<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , i.e. the breeding of insects for human and animal consumption.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">What are the currently most important techniques of <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">entomoculture<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> ? <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">What are the <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">challenges<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> of this sector and what are the <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">regulations<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> in France? <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Here are some answers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.next-food.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/les-techniques-d-entomoculture-1.jpg\" alt=\"Les techniques d &#039;entomoculture-1\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Edible insects: entomoculture techniques<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Hand harvesting in nature<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , in the forest, is the traditional way of catching insects (termites, ants, larvae, caterpillars, grasshoppers, beetles) to eat them.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Although this method is still the most widely practiced in the world today, the concept of raising insects for human consumption is relatively new. <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The breeding of edible insects<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> is also <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">the subject of experimentation and practice worldwide.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Some of the main semi-livestock and rearing systems for edible insects are those listed below.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Improved natural production<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Strictly speaking, it is not a question of breeding, because the insects remain in their <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">natural habitat<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> . <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, thanks to some work, the habitat of the latter is being <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">modified and improved<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> for food purposes . <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The aim of this technique is to modify the behavior of the insect and thus promote its development in quantity and quality.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Insects derived from improved natural production are not kept in captivity or isolated from their wild counterparts.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This type of production can be found in the Amazon, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Mexico and sub-Saharan Africa, among others.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">family mini breed<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Housekeeping of edible <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">insects<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> can allow a family to:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Improve your own diet.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Earn income by selling their surplus production.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We speak of mini-breeding because this type of activity involves small animals (small mammals, amphibians, reptiles or invertebrates, including insects) weighing less than 20 kg, bred for their potential nutritional or economic benefits or <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">offer<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> to the household or Family business. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">These little beasts are therefore to be distinguished from pets as they are raised for domestic use or for profit. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">They can also be used to feed pets.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Mini-breeding of edible insects requires <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">little technical and financial effort<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> . <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In addition, unlike animal husbandry, insect farming, whether large or small, requires <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">very small areas<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> .<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">industrial agriculture<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If the production of insects is at least <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">1 ton per day<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> in fresh weight, the production is said to be industrial.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This was agreed at the &#8222;International Expert Consultation on Assessment the Potential of Insects as Food and Animal Feed to Contribute to Food Security&#8220; held at the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) Headquarters in Rome, Italy, from 23 &#8211; 25 January 2012.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The industrial production of insects for human and animal consumption is relatively new.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, such an enterprise requires <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">huge investments<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> to be successful, as each insect species farmed requires personalized treatment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">These must-have investments include:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">research on the biology<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> of each cultivated insect.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">breeding conditions<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> (controlled air conditioning, optimized lighting, etc.).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The formulation (for each insect) of <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">artificial foods<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> modified to increase their nutritional value<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The development of <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">automated processes<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> .<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The supply of <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">quality food<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> .<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It should be noted that insects, once intended for human consumption, cannot contain elements harmful to humans. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">They must therefore be organic.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.next-food.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/les-techniques-d-entomoculture-2.jpg\" alt=\"Les techniques d &#039;entomoculture-2\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Factory Bred Insects: Required Traits<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">According to the FAO, in order to be mass-produced, each insect must possess certain characteristics:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A good reproductive capacity and <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">rapid growth<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> in terms of weight and amount per day.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">high spawn rate<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> .<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A short development cycle.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">high survival rate<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> of young animals.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">high feed conversion rate<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> (amount of feed needed to gain 1 kg of weight).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The ability to live in high density conditions.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">high disease resistance.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Small animals that meet these conditions include the black soldier fly (food for animals) and mealworms (food for humans and animals).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Finally, it should be noted that due to the vulnerabilities of <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">mass production systems,<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> the exclusive use of a single species of insect is not recommended.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.next-food.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/les-techniques-d-entomoculture-3.jpg\" alt=\"Les techniques d &#039;entomoculture-3\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The challenges of entomoculture<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Intensive rearing of conventional livestock (or meat animals) may no longer be ecologically sustainable in the coming decades. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, due to a rapidly growing world population (9 billion people in 2050), the <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">search for new protein sources<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> has become extremely urgent.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">400,000 tons of snacks swarm under our feet! <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">All of these are sources of essential nutrients for humans and animals intended for human consumption.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Entomoculture for animal feed<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Using insects as animal feed has <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">a number of advantages<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> :<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The conversion of <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">food into body mass<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> is particularly strong in these small invertebrates.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Little food<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> is needed for them to grow.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">They can <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">be reared on organic waste<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> .<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Unfortunately, industrial production plants for edible insects are still too expensive today due to the high labor and construction costs for hatcheries.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For example, if one uses mealworms to feed chickens, the cost of producing this feed would be 5 times the price of traditional chicken feed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Entomoculture for human consumption<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">According to the FAO, &#8220; <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">quality animal husbandry<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> is essential to the widespread use of insects for human food.&#8220;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Small animals intended for human consumption must be fed a diet (plants, grains, etc.) that is free of pesticides and antibiotics. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The feeding of organic waste is also prohibited. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This is intended to <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">minimize <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">the risk of illness among consumers.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">To ensure the safety of insects for human consumption, production systems in Europe are subject to <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">strict health standards<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , known as the &#8222;sanitary package&#8220;.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In short, successful breeding of insects for human consumption requires a very good knowledge of biology, optimal breeding conditions, and high-quality insect food.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Entomiculture and its many benefits<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This course has many advantages:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Diet<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> Depending on the species, insects can be <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">very good sources of protein<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , minerals and vitamins.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Economic<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> : Harvesting and raising insects can create jobs and generate income for families. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Used as an alternative to meat as a source of protein, insects also help <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">reduce food waste<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> as they eat very little. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Their feed conversion rate is high compared to small and large livestock (2 kg of feed yields 1 kg of insects, while 8 kg of feed is required). <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">to produce 1 kg of meat).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Environment<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> : Insects require little space, little water and little food to grow. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">And their droppings can be used for organic farming. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Compared to other sectors, entomoculture generates <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">less greenhouse gases<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> or other pollutants and less waste.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, the success of the entomoculture sector will depend on its ability to implement a reliable production chain and produce food of consistent quality with high nutritional value for animals and humans.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Regulation on the Breeding of Edible Insects<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In France there are no specific regulations for the breeding of edible insects.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However , the keeping or acquisition of animals of non-native species (also <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecologique-solidaire.gouv.fr\/faune-sauvage-captive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">called captive wild animals&lt;\/ a&gt;) is regulated by the Environmental Code (Articles L. 413-1 to L. 413-5) and its implementing texts.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">These regulations distinguish between <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">two types of wildlife keepers<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> :<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">hobby farms.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">breeding farms.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">hobby farms<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This category of breeding affects <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">amateur breeders<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> who keep a limited number of insect species in captivity.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This type of breeding must:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Refer to non-native, unprotected, non-noxious, non-dangerous insects.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">be nonprofit.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For personal use and to be carried out in small numbers.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Not for public display.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If these conditions are met, then breeding insects does <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">not require a special administrative procedure<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> .<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">breeding farms<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The commercial breeding of insects is regulated by the decree of August 10, 2004, which establishes the general operating rules for establishments breeding animals of alien species.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This decree specifically states that the professional grower must obtain two additional administrative authorizations provided for in Articles L. 413-2 and L. 413-3 of the Environment Code:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">skill certificate<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> that certifies the farm&#8217;s competency in handling its animals.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">An <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">opening permit<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> that focuses on the conformity of the installations.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If the company keeps protected species or species that are dangerous to humans, a <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">holding permit<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> must also be available.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">All these permits are issued by the prefect.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">European regulations<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">On January 1, 2018, new European legislation on novel foods, also known as &#8220; <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">novel foods&#8220;<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , came into force. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Since insects are defined as \u201cnovel food\u201d, new perspectives open up for operators in the European Union member countries that want to start producing and marketing insect-based products for human consumption.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Note that since July 1, 2017, according to <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Regulation (EU) 2017\/893 of May 24, 2017,<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> the European Union authorizes the use of proteins from 7 species of insects (2 species of soldier flies , 2 other mealworms and 3 crickets) for Feeding of fish from fish farming and aquaculture.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, the substrates on which these insects are raised must not contain manure (fertilizer made from a liquid mixture of urine and excrement from farm animals) or kitchen waste.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We also recommend these other sites:<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.next-food.net\/de\/leitfaden-fuer-essbare-insekten\/insekten-fuer-die-nahrungsaufnahme-wie-waehlt-man-sie-aus-wo-findet-man-sie-und-zu-welchem-preis\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Buy edible insects<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.next-food.net\/de\/leitfaden-fuer-essbare-insekten\/7-arten-von-essbaren-insekten-die-verschiedenen-viecher-zum-anbeissen\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Types of Edible Insects<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.next-food.net\/de\/essbare-insekten\/essen-essbare-insekten\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Eating edible 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