Article 1Authorisation#
The substance specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘sensory additives’ and to the functional group ‘flavouring compounds’, is authorised as feed additive in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.
Article 2Transitional measures#
1.The substance specified in the Annex and premixtures containing this substance, which are produced and labelled before 5 August 2024 in accordance with the rules applicable before 5 February 2024, may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted.
2.Compound feed and feed materials containing the substance specified in the Annex, which are produced and labelled before 5 February 2025 in accordance with the rules applicable before 5 February 2024, may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted if they are intended for food-producing animals.
3.Compound feed and feed materials containing the substance specified in the Annex, which are produced and labelled before 5 February 2026 in accordance with the rules applicable before 5 February 2024, may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted if they are intended for non-food-producing animals.
Article 3Entry into force#
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
| Identification number of the additive | Name of the holder of authorisation | Additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method. | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | Minimum content | Maximum content | Other provisions | End of period of authorisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mg active substance/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % | |||||||||
| Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | |||||||||
| 2b142-eo | — | Expressed mandarin essential oil | Additive compositionMandarin essential oil obtained from fruit peel of Citrus reticulata Blanco.Liquid formCharacterisation of the active substanceExpressed mandarin essential oil obtained by cold expression from fruit peel of Citrus reticulata Blanco as defined by the Council of Europenote.d-Limonene: 65–80 %γ-Terpinene: 13-22 %α-Pinene (pin-2(3)-ene):1-3,5 %Myrcene:1-2 %β-Pinene (pin-2(10)-ene):1-2 %.Methyl N-methyl anthranilate: 0,15-0,7 %Perillaldehyde: ≤ 0,063 %CAS number: 8008-31-9FEMA number: 2657CoE number: 142Analytical methodnoteFor the quantification of phytochemical marker d-limonene in the feed additive:Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (based on ISO 3528) | PoultryRabbitsSalmonids | — | — | 15 | 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture.2. In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment shall be indicated.3. Mixture of expressed mandarin essential oil with other botanical additives is permitted provided that the amounts of perillaldehyde in feed materials and compound feed are lower than the one resulting from the use of a single additive at the maximum or recommended level for the species or animal category.4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 20 March 2032 |
| Suidae | — | — | 33 | ||||||
| Ruminants | — | — | 30 | ||||||
| Horses | — | — | 40 | ||||||
| Other animal species and categories except dogs, cats, ornamental fish and ornamental birds | — | — | 15 |
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