Operational, regulatory and economic considerations for recovering a USP-grade gelatin from wet-blue wastes

Patented wet-blue waste processing technology has been improved and adapted for the production of a U.S.P.-grade gelatin. This paper discusses operati onal, regulatory and economic considerations associated with the recovery o f this high-value commodity from wet-blue waste materials. Modifications to the patented processing methods are described and the impact of these impr ovements on recovered gelatin quality are demonstrated. Options for further improvement are discussed within an economic analysis framework. Key regul atory issues associated with plant operation and product certification are also presented.