Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/56 of 14 December 2016 concerning the authorisation of lactic acid, 4-oxovaleric acid, succinic acid, fumaric acid, ethyl acetoacetate, ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, ethyl 4-oxovalerate, diethyl succinate, diethyl malonate, butyl-O-butyryllactate, hex-3-enyl lactate, hexyl lactate, butyro-1,4-lactone, decano-1,5-lactone, undecano-1,5-lactone, pentano-1,4-lactone, nonano-1,5-lactone, octano-1,5-lactone, heptano-1,4-lactone and hexano-1,4-lactone as feed additives for all animal species (Text with EEA relevance. )

Authorisation

Article 1

The substances specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘sensory additives’ and to the functional group ‘flavouring compounds’, are authorised as feed additives in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.

Transitional measures

Article 2

1.   The substances specified in the Annex and premixtures containing those substances, which are produced and labelled before 6 August 2017 in accordance with the rules applicable before 6 February 2017 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted. 2.   Compound feed and feed materials containing the substances as specified in the Annex which are produced and labelled before 6 February 2018 in accordance with the rules applicable before 6 February 2017 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 substances as specified in the Annex which are produced and labelled before 6 February 2019 in accordance with the rules applicable before 6 February 2017 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.

Entry into force

Article 3

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union .

ANNEXSupplementary provisions

ANNEX 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 of active substance/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b08004 — Lactic acid Additive composition Lactic acid Characterisation of the active substance Lactic acid Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 95 % Chemical formula: C 3 H 6 O 3 CAS number 598-82-3 and 50-21-5 for DL-lactic acid 79-33-4 for L-lactic acid FLAVIS No 08.004 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of lactic acid in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg’. 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 5 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 2b08023 — 4-Oxovaleric acid Additive composition 4-Oxovaleric acid Characterisation of the active substance 4-Oxovaleric acid Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 97 % Chemical formula: C 5 H 8 O 3 CAS number 123-76-2 FLAVIS No 08.023 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of 4-oxovaleric acid in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg’. 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 5 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 2b08024 — Succinic acid Additive composition Succinic acid Characterisation of the active substance Succinic acid Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 99 % Chemical formula: C 4 H 6 O 4 CAS number 110-15-6 FLAVIS No 08.024 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of succinic acid in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg’. 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 5 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 2b08025 — Fumaric acid Additive composition Fumaric acid Characterisation of the active substance Fumaric acid Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 99,5 % Chemical formula: C 4 H 4 O 4 CAS number 110-17-8 FLAVIS No 08.025 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of fumaric acid in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL.  Aquatic animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg’. 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 5 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 2b09402 — Ethyl acetoacetate Additive composition Ethyl acetoacetate Characterisation of the active substance Ethyl acetoacetate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 97,5 % Chemical formula: C 6 H 10 O 3 CAS number 141-97-9 FLAVIS No 09.402 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of ethyl acetoacetate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg’. 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 5 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 2b09433 — Ethyl lactate Additive composition Ethyl lactate Characterisation of the active substance Ethyl lactate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 97 % Chemical formula: C 5 H 10 O 3 CAS number 97-64-3 FLAVIS No 09.433 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of ethyl lactate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 125 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 125 mg/kg’. 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 125 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 2b09434 — Butyl lactate Additive composition Butyl lactate Characterisation of the active substance Butyl lactate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 95 % Chemical formula: C 7 H 14 O 3 CAS number 138-22-7 FLAVIS No 09.434 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of butyl lactate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg’. 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 5 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 2b09435 — Ethyl 4-oxovalerate Additive composition Ethyl 4-oxovalerate Characterisation of the active substance Ethyl 4-oxovalerate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 98 % Chemical formula: C 7 H 12 O 3 CAS number 539-88-8 FLAVIS No 09.435 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of ethyl 4-oxovalerate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg’. 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 5 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 2b09444 — Diethyl succinate Additive composition Diethyl succinate Characterisation of the active substance Diethyl succinate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 98 % Chemical formula: C 8 H 14 O 4 CAS number 123-25-1 FLAVIS No 09.444 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of diethyl succinate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg’. 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 5 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 2b09490 — Diethyl malonate Additive composition Diethyl malonate Characterisation of the active substance Diethyl malonate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 97 % Chemical formula: C 7 H 12 O 4 CAS number 105-53-3 FLAVIS No 09.490 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of diethyl malonate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg’. 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 5 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 2b09491 — Butyl-O-butyryllactate Additive composition Butyl-O-butyryllactate Characterisation of the active substance Butyl-O-butyryllactate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 95 % Chemical formula: C 11 H 20 O 4 CAS number 7492-70-8 FLAVIS No 09.491 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of butyl-O-butyryllactate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg’. 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 5 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 2b09545 — Hex-3-enyl lactate Additive composition Hex-3-enyl lactate Characterisation of the active substance Hex-3-enyl lactate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 96 % Chemical formula: C 9 H 16 O 3 CAS number 61931-81-5 FLAVIS No 09.545 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of hex-3-enyl lactate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg’. 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 5 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 2b09580 — Hexyl lactate Additive composition Hexyl lactate Characterisation of the active substance Hexyl lactate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 95 % Chemical formula: C 9 H 18 O 3 CAS number 20279-51-0 FLAVIS No 09.580 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of hexyl lactate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg’. 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 5 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 2b10006 — Butyro-1,4-lactone Additive composition Butyro-1,4-lactone Characterisation of the active substance Butyro-1,4-lactone Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 98 % Chemical formula: C 4 H 6 O 2 CAS number 96-48-0 FLAVIS No 10.006 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of butyro-1,4-lactone in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg’. 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 5 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 2b10007 — Decano-1,5-lactone Additive composition Decano-1,5-lactone Characterisation of the active substance Decano-1,5-lactone Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 98 % Chemical formula: C 10 H 18 O 2 CAS number 705-86-2 FLAVIS No 10.007 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of decano-1,5-lactone in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg’. 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 5 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 2b10011 — Undecano-1,5-lactone Additive composition Undecano-1,5-lactone Characterisation of the active substance Undecano-1,5-lactone Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 98 % Chemical formula: C 11 H 20 O 2 CAS number 710-04-3 FLAVIS No 10.011 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of undecano-1,5-lactone in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg’ 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 5 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 2b10013 — Pentano-1,4-lactone Additive composition Pentano-1,4-lactone Characterisation of the active substance Pentano-1,4-lactone Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 95 % Chemical formula: C 5 H 8 O 2 CAS number 108-29-2 FLAVIS No 10.013 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of pentano-1,4-lactone in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg’. 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 5 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 2b10014 — Nonano-1,5-lactone Additive composition Nonano-1,5-lactone Characterisation of the active substance Nonano-1,5-lactone Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 98 % Chemical formula: C 9 H 16 O 2 CAS number 3301-94-8 FLAVIS No 10.014 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of nonano-1,5-lactone in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg’ 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 5 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 2b10015 — Octano-1,5-lactone Additive composition Octano-1,5-lactone Characterisation of the active substance Octano-1,5-lactone Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 98 % Chemical formula: C 8 H 14 O 2 CAS number 698-76-0 FLAVIS No 10.015 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of octano-1,5-lactone in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg’. 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 5 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 2b10020 — Heptano-1,4-lactone Additive composition Heptano-1,4-lactone Characterisation of the active substance Heptano-1,4-lactone Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 98 % Chemical formula: C 7 H 12 O 2 CAS number 105-21-5 FLAVIS No 10.020 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of heptano-1,4-lactone in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg’. 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 5 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 2b10021 — Hexano-1,4-lactone Additive composition Hexano-1,4-lactone Characterisation of the active substance Hexano-1,4-lactone Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 98 % Chemical formula: C 6 H 10 O 2 CAS number 695-06-7 FLAVIS No 10.021 Method of analysis   ( 1 ) For the determination of hexano-1,4-lactone in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species — — — 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 and stability conditions shall be indicated. 3.  The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %. 4.  On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated: ‘Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg’. 5.  The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the labelling of the premixtures, feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 5 mg/kg. 6.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. 6 February 2027 ( 1 )    Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports