Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/247 of 15 February 2018 concerning the authorisation of 2,4,5-trimethylthiazole, 2-isobutylthiazole, 5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazole, 2-acetylthiazole, 2-ethyl-4- methylthiazole, 5,6-dihydro-2,4,6,tris(2-methylpropyl)4H-1,3,5-dithiazine and thiamine hydrochloride 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 belonging to the additive category ‘sensory additives’ and to the functional group ‘flavouring compounds’ which are produced and labelled before 15 September 2018 in accordance with the rules applicable before 15 March 2018 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted. 2.   Feed materials and compound feed containing the substances belonging to, the additive category ‘sensory additives’ and to the functional group ‘flavouring compounds’ as specified in the Annex which are produced and labelled before 15 March 2019 in accordance with the rules applicable before 15 March 2018 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.   Feed materials and compound feed containing the substances belonging to, the additive category ‘sensory additives’ and to the functional group ‘flavouring compounds’ as specified in the Annex which are produced and labelled before 15 March 2020 in accordance with the rules applicable before 15 March 2018 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 % Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b15019 — 2,4,5-Trimethylthiazole Additive composition 2,4,5-Trimethylthiazole Characterisation of the active substance Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 97 % assay Chemical formula: C 6 H 9 NS CAS number: 13623-11-5 FLAVIS No: 15.019 Method of analysis  ( 1 ) For the determination of 2,4,5-trimethylthiazole 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. 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 %: 0,05 mg/kg.’ 4. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of the premixture where the use level suggested on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 5. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated in the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs where the content of the active substance in the complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds: 0,05 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 inhalation, 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 breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves. 15.3.2028 2b15013 — 2-Isobutylthiazole Additive composition 2-Isobutylthiazole Characterisation of the active substance 2-Isobutylthiazole Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 96 % assay Chemical formula: C 7 H 11 NS CAS number: 18640-74-9 FLAVIS No: 15.013 Method of analysis  ( 1 ) For the determination of 2-isobutylthiazole 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. 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 %: 0,05 mg/kg.’ 4. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of the premixture where the use level suggested on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 5. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated in the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs where the content of the active substance in the complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds: 0,05 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 inhalation, 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 breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves. 15.3.2028 2b15014 — 5-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazole Additive composition 5-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazole Characterisation of the active substance 5-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazole Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 96 % assay Chemical formula: C 6 H 9 ONS CAS number: 137-00-8 FLAVIS No: 15.014 Method of analysis  ( 1 ) For the determination of 5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazole 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. 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 %: 0,05 mg/kg.’ 4. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of the premixture where the use level suggested on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 5. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated in the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs where the content of the active substance in the complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds: 0,05 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 inhalation, 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 breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves. 15.3.2028 2b15020 — 2-Acetylthiazole Additive composition 2-Acetylthiazole Characterisation of the active substance 2-Acetylthiazole Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 97 % assay Chemical formula: C 5 H 5 ONS CAS number: 24295-03-2 FLAVIS No: 15.020 Method of analysis  ( 1 ) For the determination of 2-acetylthiazole 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. 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 %: 0,05 mg/kg.’ 4. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of the premixture where the use level suggested on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 5. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated in the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs where the content of the active substance in the complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds: 0,05 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 inhalation, 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 breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves. 15.3.2028 2b15033 — 2-Ethyl-4- methylthiazole Additive composition 2-Ethyl-4- methylthiazole Characterisation of the active substance 2-Ethyl-4- methylthiazole Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 97 % assay Chemical formula: C 6 H 9 NS CAS number:15679-12-6 FLAVIS No: 15.033 Method of analysis  ( 1 ) For the determination of 2-ethyl-4- methylthiazole 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. 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 %: 0,05 mg/kg.’ 4. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of the premixture where the use level suggested on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 5. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated in the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs where the content of the active substance in the complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds: 0,05 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 inhalation, 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 breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves. 15.3.2028 2b15113 — 5,6-Dihydro-2,4,6,tris(2-methylpropyl)4H-1,3,5-dithiazine Additive composition 5,6-Dihydro-2,4,6,tris(2-methylpropyl)4H-1,3,5-dithiazine Characterisation of the active substance 5,6-Dihydro-2,4,6,tris(2-methylpropyl)4H-1,3,5-dithiazine Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 87 % assay Chemical formula: C 15 H 31 NS 2 CAS number: 74595-94-1 FLAVIS No: 15.113 Method of analysis  ( 1 ) For the determination of 5,6-dihydro-2,4,6,tris(2-methylpropyl)4H-1,3,5-dithiazine 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. 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 %: 0,05 mg/kg.’ 4. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of the premixture where the use level suggested on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 5. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated in the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs where the content of the active substance in the complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds: 0,05 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 inhalation, 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 breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves. 15.3.2028 2b16027 — Thiamine hydrochloride Additive composition Thiamine hydrochloride Characterisation of the active substance Thiamine hydrochloride Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min.98 % assay Chemical formula: C 12 H 17 ClN 4 OS · HCl CAS number: 67-03-8 FLAVIS No: 16.027 Method of analysis  ( 1 ) For the determination of thiamine hydrochloride in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur. 6.0, method 01/2008:0303) 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. 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 %: 0,05 mg/kg.’ 4. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of the premixture where the use level suggested on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 5. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated in the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs where the content of the active substance in the complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds: 0,05 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 inhalation, 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 breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves. 15.3.2028 ( 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