Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1396 of 5 October 2020 concerning the authorisation of geraniol, citral, 3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trien-1-ol, (Z)-nerol, geranyl acetate, geranyl butyrate, geranyl formate, geranyl propionate, neryl propionate, neryl formate, neryl acetate, neryl isobutyrate, geranyl isobutyrate and prenyl acetate as feed additives for all animal species except for marine animals (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 that Annex.
Transitional measures
1. The substances specified in the Annex and premixtures containing those substances, which are produced and labelled before 26 April 2021 in accordance with the rules applicable before 26 October 2020 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 specified in the Annex which are produced and labelled before 26 October 2021 in accordance with the rules applicable before 26 October 2020 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 specified in the Annex which are produced and labelled before 26 October 2022 in accordance with the rules applicable before 26 October 2020 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
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 2b02012 - Geraniol Additive composition Geraniol Characterisation of the active substance Geraniol Produced by fractional distillation of an essential oil or by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 95 % assay Chemical formula: C 10 H 18 O CAS number: 106-24-1 FLAVIS No: 02.012 Method of analysis ( 1 ) For the determination of geraniol in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species except marine animals - - - 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture of flavourings. 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 25 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 %: 25 mg/kg.’ 5. 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 content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds 25 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. 26.10.2030 2b02029 - 3,7,11-Trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trien-1-ol Additive composition 3,7,11-Trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trien-1-ol Characterisation of the active substance 3,7,11-Trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trien-1-ol Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 96 % assay Chemical formula: C 15 H 26 O CAS number: 4602-84-0 FLAVIS No: 02.029 Method of analysis ( 1 ) For the determination of 3,7,11-Trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trien-1-ol in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species except marine animals - - - 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture of flavourings. 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 label of the premixtures, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds 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 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. 26.10.2030 2b02058 - (Z)-Nerol Additive composition (Z)-Nerol Characterisation of the active substance (Z)-Nerol Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 95 % assay Chemical formula: C 10 H 18 O CAS number: 106-25-2 FLAVIS No: 02.058 Method of analysis ( 1 ) For the determination of (Z)-nerol in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species except marine animals - - - 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture of flavourings. 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 label of the premixtures, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds 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 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. 26.10.2030 2b05020 - Citral Additive composition Citral Characterisation of the active substance Citral Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 96 % assay Chemical formula: C 10 H 16 O CAS number: 5392-40-5 FLAVIS No: 05.020 Method of analysis ( 1 ) For the determination of citral in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species except marine animals - - - 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture of flavourings. 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 25 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 %: 25 mg/kg.’ 5. 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 content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds 25 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. 26.10.2030 2b09011 - Geranyl acetate Additive composition Geranyl acetate Characterisation of the active substance Geranyl acetate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 90 % assay Chemical formula: C 12 H 20 O 2 CAS number: 105-87-3 FLAVIS No: 09.011 Method of analysis ( 1 ) For the determination of geranyl acetate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species except marine animals - - - 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture of flavourings. 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 label of the premixtures, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds 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 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. 26.10.2030 2b09048 - Geranyl butyrate Additive composition Geranyl butyrate Characterisation of the active substance Geranyl butyrate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 92 % assay Chemical formula: C 14 H 24 O 2 CAS number: 106-29-6 FLAVIS No: 09.048 Method of analysis ( 1 ) For the determination of geranyl butyrate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species except marine animals - - - 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture of flavourings. 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 label of the premixtures, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds 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 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. 26.10.2030 2b09076 - Geranyl formate Additive composition Geranyl formate Characterisation of the active substance Geranyl formate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 94 % assay Chemical formula: C 11 H 18 O 2 CAS number: 105-86-2 FLAVIS No: 09.076 Method of analysis ( 1 ) For the determination of geranyl formate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species except marine animals - - - 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture of flavourings. 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 label of the premixtures, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds 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 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. 26.10.2030 2b09128 - Geranyl propionate Additive composition Geranyl propionate Characterisation of the active substance Geranyl propionate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 92 % assay Chemical formula: C 13 H 22 O 2 CAS number: 105-90-8 FLAVIS No: 09.128 Method of analysis ( 1 ) For the determination of geranyl propionate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species except marine animals - - - 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture of flavourings. 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 label of the premixtures, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds 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 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. 26.10.2030 2b09169 - Neryl propionate Additive composition Neryl propionate Characterisation of the active substance Neryl propionate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 95 % assay Chemical formula: C 13 H 22 O 2 CAS number: 105-91-9 FLAVIS No: 09.169 Method of analysis ( 1 ) For the determination of neryl propionate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species except marine animals - - - 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture of flavourings. 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 label of the premixtures, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %exceeds 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 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. 26.10.2030 2b09212 - Neryl formate Additive composition Neryl formate Characterisation of the active substance Neryl formate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 90 % assay Chemical formula: C 11 H 18 O 2 CAS number: 2142-94-1 FLAVIS No: 09.212 Method of analysis ( 1 ) For the determination of neryl formate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species except marine animals - - - 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture of flavourings. 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 label of the premixtures, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds 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 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. 26.10.2030 2b09213 - Neryl acetate Additive composition Neryl acetate Characterisation of the active substance Neryl acetate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 93 % assay Chemical formula: C 12 H 20 O 2 CAS number: 141-12-8 FLAVIS No: 09.213 Method of analysis ( 1 ) For the determination of neryl acetate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species except marine animals - - - 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture of flavourings. 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 label of the premixtures and on the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds 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 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. 26.10.2030 2b09424 - Neryl isobutyrate Additive composition Neryl isobutyrate Characterisation of the active substance Neryl isobutyrate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 92 % assay Chemical formula: C 14 H 24 O 2 CAS number: 2345-24-6 FLAVIS No: 09.424 Method of analysis ( 1 ) For the determination of neryl isobutyrate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species except marine animals - - - 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture of flavourings. 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 label of the premixtures, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds 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 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. 26.10.2030 2b09431 - Geranyl isobutyrate Additive composition Geranyl isobutyrate Characterisation of the active substance Geranyl isobutyrate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 95 % assay Chemical formula: C 14 H 24 O 2 CAS number: 2345-26-8 FLAVIS No: 09.431 Method of analysis ( 1 ) For the determination of geranyl isobutyrate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species except marine animals - - - 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture of flavourings. 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 label of the premixtures, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds 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 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. 26.10.2030 2b09692 - Prenyl acetate Additive composition Prenyl acetate Characterisation of the active substance Prenyl acetate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 95 % assay Chemical formula: C 7 H 12 O 2 CAS number: 1191-16-8 FLAVIS No: 09.692 Method of analysis ( 1 ) For the determination of prenyl acetate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. All animal species except marine animals - - - 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture of flavourings. 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 1 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 %: 1 mg/kg.’ 5. 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 content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds 1 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. 26.10.2030 ( 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
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