Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1977 of 26 November 2019 concerning the authorisation of phenylmethanethiol, benzyl methyl sulfide, sec-pentylthiophene, tridec-2-enal, 12-methyltridecanal, 2,5-dimethylphenol, hexa-2(trans),4(trans)-dienal and 2-ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone as feed additives for cats and dogs (Text with EEA relevance)
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Authorisation
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 the Annex.
Transitional Measures
1. The substances specified in the Annex and premixtures containing those substances, which are produced and labelled before 19 December 2019 in accordance with the rules applicable before 19 December 2019 may continue to be placed on the market and used until 19 June 2020. 2. Compound feed and feed materials containing the substances as specified in the Annex which are produced and labelled before 19 December 2021 in accordance with the rules applicable before 19 December 2019 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted if they are intended for cats and dogs.
Entry 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 .
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 2b5169 - 12-Methyltridecanal Additive composition: 12-Methyltridecanal Characterisation of the active substance: 12-Methyltridecanal Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 97 % Chemical formula: C 14 H 28 O CAS number: 75853-49-5 FLAVIS: 05.169 Method of analysis ( 1 ) : For the determination of 12-methyltridecanal in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Cats and dogs - - - 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 premixture, the storage conditions, the stability to heat treatment 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 %: 0,5 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 premixtures, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 0,5 mg/kg. 5. 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. 19.12.2029 2b5057 - Hexa-2(trans),4(trans)-dienal Additive composition: Hexa-2(trans),4(trans)-dienal Characterisation of the active substance: Hexa-2(trans),4(trans)-dienal Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 97 % Chemical formula: C 6 H 8 O CAS number: 142-83-6 FLAVIS: 05.057 Method of analysis ( 1 ) : For the determination of hexa-2(trans),4(trans)-dienal in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Cats and dogs - - - 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 premixture, the storage conditions, the stability to heat treatment 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 %: 1,5 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 premixtures, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 1,5 mg/kg. 5. 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. 19.12.2029 2b5078 - Tridec-2-enal Additive composition: Tridec-2-enal Characterisation of the active substance: Tridec-2-enal Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 92 % Chemical formula: C 13 H 24 O CAS number: 7774-82-5 FLAVIS: 05.078 Method of analysis ( 1 ) : For the determination of tridec-2-enal in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Cats and dogs - - - 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 premixture, the storage conditions, the stability to heat treatment 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 %: 0,5 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 premixtures, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 0,5 mg/kg. 5. 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. 19.12.2029 2b13084 2-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3 (2H)-furanone Additive composition: 2-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3 (2H)-furanone Characterisation of the active substance: 2-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3 (2H)-furanone Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 97 % Chemical formula: C 7 H 10 O 3 CAS number: 27538-09-6 FLAVIS: 13.084 Method of analysis ( 1 ) : For the determination of 2-ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3 (2H)-furanone in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Cats and dogs 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 premixture, the storage conditions, the stability to heat treatment 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 %: 2,25 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 premixtures, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 2,25 mg/kg. 5. 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. 19.12.2029 2b12005 - Phenylmethanethiol Additive composition: Phenylmethanethiol Characterisation of the active substance: Phenylmethanethiol Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 99 % Chemical formula: C 7 H 8 S CAS number: 100-53-8 FLAVIS: 12.005 Method of analysis ( 1 ) : For the determination of phenylmethanethiol in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Cats and dogs - - - 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 premixture, the storage conditions, the stability to heat treatment 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 premixtures, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 0,05 mg/kg. 5. 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. 19.12.2029 2b12077 - Benzyl methyl sulfide Additive composition: Benzyl methyl sulfide Characterisation of the active substance: Benzyl methyl sulfide Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 99 % Chemical formula: C 8 H 10 S CAS number: 766-92-7 FLAVIS: 12.077 Method of analysis ( 1 ) : For the determination of benzyl methyl sulfide in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Cats and dogs - - - 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 premixture, the storage conditions, the stability to heat treatment 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 premixtures, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 0,05 mg/kg. 5. 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. 19.12.2029 2b4019 - 2,5-Dimethylphenol Additive composition: 2,5-Dimethylphenol Characterisation of the active substance: 2,5-Dimethylphenol Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 99 % Chemical formula: C 8 H 10 O CAS number: 95-87-4 FLAVIS: 04.019 Method of analysis ( 1 ) : For the determination of 2,5-dimethylphenol in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Cats and dogs - - - 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 premixture, the storage conditions, the stability to heat treatment 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 %: 1 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 premixtures, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 1 mg/kg. 5. 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. 19.12.2029 2b15096 - sec-Pentylthiophene Additive composition: sec-Pentylthiophene Characterisation of the active substance: sec-Pentylthiophene Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 98 % Chemical formula: C 9 H 14 S CAS number: 4861-58-9 FLAVIS: 15.096 Method of analysis ( 1 ) : For the determination of sec- -pentylthiophene in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Cats and dogs - - - 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 premixture, the storage conditions, the stability to heat treatment 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 %: 0,1 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 premixtures, if the following content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % is exceeded: 0,1 mg/kg. 5. 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. 19.12.2029 ( 1 ) Details of the methods of analysis are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports.
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