BETA-UFAS NOPS Code

NAF are proud to be one of the first companies in the UK to meet the strict manufacturing requirements and to sign up to the BETA NOPS UFAS code.

What does this mean to you?

• BETA has recognised the concerns held by riders, particularly competitors, over the risks of Naturally Occurring Prohibited Substances (NOPS) entering the horse’s diet. So, in response, as the governing body of equestrianism, it has established a code which is set to become a recognised standard throughout the industry.
• Those companies signing up to the BETA NOPS UFAS code will already be manufacturing to particularly high standards and have full traceability on all ingredients used, as they need to be UFAS accredited in order to join the scheme.
• However, the BETA NOPS UFAS code goes beyond the UFAS accreditation standards, as it involves further audits and inspections to ensure that the entire manufacturing process takes every possible precaution to minimise the risk of NOPS contamination.

So, when next purchasing feed or supplements do remember to check for the BETA NOPS logo on the packaging to ensure you are doing your best to protect your competition horse from taking in prohibited substances. Do not rely simply on such statements as “does not contain banned substances” or “FEI / Jockey Club safe” as these tend to be generalised blanket statements which cannot be justified or guaranteed.