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THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutritionnote, and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:
(1)An aqueous solution of choline chloride and a preparation of choline chloride were authorised as feed additives for all animal species by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/164note.
(2)In the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/164, the level of 2-chloroethanol is incorrectly expressed as the level expressed corresponds to the level of 2-chloroethanol in the additives concerned but not in the active substance. In addition, the level should not refer to 2-chloroethanol but to the sum of ethylene oxide and 2-chloroethanol expressed as ethylene oxide.
(3)Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/164 should therefore be corrected accordingly.
(4)To preserve the legitimate expectations of feed business operators and to ensure legal certainty, this Regulation should enter into force as a matter of urgency and apply retroactively from the date of entry into force of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/164.
(5)The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1#
The Annex to Regulation (EU) 2026/164 is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2#
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 16 February 2026.
| Identification number of the additive | 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 of active substance/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % | ||||||||
| Category of nutritional additives. Functional group: vitamins, pro-vitamins and chemically well-defined substances having similar effect | ||||||||
| 3a890i | Choline chloride | Additive compositionAqueous solution containing a minimum of 74 % of choline chlorideCharacterisation of the active substanceCholine chlorideC5H14Cl·NOCAS number: 67-48-1Solid form, produced by chemical synthesisPurity criteria: min. 99 % anhydrous basis2-chloroethanol: maximum 40 mg/kg ethylene oxidenote (sum of ethylene oxide and 2-chloroethanol expressed as ethylene oxide)Analytical methodnoteFor the determination of choline chloride in the feed additive, premixtures, compound feed and water for drinking: ion chromatography with conductivity detection (IC-CD) | All animal species | - | - | - | 1. The additive may be used via water for drinking.2. The directions for use of the additive and premixtures shall indicate the storage conditions, the stability to heat treatment and the stability in water for drinking.3. Simultaneous use of choline chloride in feed and water for drinking shall not be allowed.4. The labelling of feed for poultry and pigs containing choline chloride shall indicate: Recommended not to exceed supplemental levels of 1000 mg of choline chloride/kg of complete feed for poultry and pigs.5. In the directions for use of feed for poultry or pigs containing choline chloride shall be indicated: Simultaneous use with water for drinking in which choline chloride has been added shall not be allowed.6. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. 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. | 16 February 2036 |
| Identification number of the additive | 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 of active substance/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % | ||||||||
| Category of nutritional additives. Functional group: vitamins, pro-vitamins and chemically well-defined substances having similar effect | ||||||||
| 3a890ii | Choline chloride | Additive compositionPreparation with a minimum of 50 % of choline chlorideSolid formCharacterisation of the active substanceCholine chlorideC5H14Cl·NOCAS number: 67-48-1Solid form, produced by chemical synthesisPurity criteria: min. 99 % anhydrous basis2-chloroethanol: maximum 40 mg/kg ethylene oxidenote(sum of ethylene oxide and 2-chloroethanol expressed as ethylene oxide)Analytical methodnoteFor the determination of choline chloride in the feed additive, premixtures, compound feed and water for drinking: ion chromatography with conductivity detection (IC-CD) | All animal species | - | - | - | 1. The additive may be used via water for drinking.2. The directions for use of the additive and premixtures shall indicate the storage conditions, the stability to heat treatment and the stability in water for drinking.3. Simultaneous use of choline chloride in feed and water for drinking shall not be allowed.4. The labelling of feed for poultry and pigs containing choline chloride shall indicate: Recommended not to exceed supplemental levels of 1000 mg of choline chloride/kg of complete feed for poultry and pigs.5. In the directions for use of feed for poultry or pigs containing choline chloride shall be indicated: Simultaneous use with water for drinking in which choline chloride has been added shall not be allowed.6. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. 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. | 16 February 2036 |
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