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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/758 of 7 May 2021 on the status of certain products as feed additives within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council and on the withdrawal from the market of certain feed additives (Text with EEA relevance)

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/758 · Regulation · 10 articles

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Withdrawal from the market

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The feed additives specified in Annex I shall be withdrawn from the market in respect of the animal species or categories of animals as specified in that Annex.

Transitional measures for the feed additives to be withdrawn from the market

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1. Existing stocks of the feed additives listed in Chapters I.A and I.C of Annex I may continue to be placed on the market and used until 30 May 2022. 2. Premixtures produced with the additives referred to in paragraph 1 may continue to be placed on the market and used until 30 August 2022. 3. Compound feed and feed materials produced with the additives referred to in paragraph 1 or with the premixtures referred to in paragraph 2 may continue to be placed on the market and used until 30 May 2023. 4. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, the feed additives sodium citrates, potassium citrates, sorbitol, mannitol and calcium hydroxide listed in Chapter I.A of Annex I, and feed produced with those additives, may continue to be placed on the market and used until 30 May 2028.

Amendment to Regulation (EC) No 358/2005

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In Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 358/2005, entry E 141 on chlorophyll copper complex is deleted.

Repeals

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Regulations (EC) No 880/2004 and (EC) No 775/2008 are repealed.

Products not considered as feed additives within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003

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1. The substances, micro-organisms or preparations (referred to as ‘products’) set out in Annex II are not feed additives within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. 2. Products referred to in paragraph 1 which are lawfully on the market and are labelled as feed additives and premixtures before 30 May 2024 may continue to be placed on the market until stocks are exhausted. The same applies to feed materials or compound feed which refer to those products in their labelling as feed additives in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 767/2009.

Products considered as feed additives within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003

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1. The substances, micro-organisms or preparations (referred to as ‘products’) set out in Annex III are feed additives within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. 2. Products referred to in paragraph 1 may continue to be placed on the market and used until 30 May 2028.

Entry into force

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

Supplementary provisions

Feed additives to be withdrawn from the market, as referred to in Article 1

ANNEX ISupplementary provisions

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ANNEX I Feed additives to be withdrawn from the market, as referred to in Article 1 CHAPTER I.A. Feed additives which were authorised without a time limit Part 1 Feed additives to be withdrawn from the market for all species and categories of animals Identification Number Additive Species or category of animals Preservatives E 331 Sodium citrates All species E 332 Potassium citrates All species E 325 Sodium lactate All species E 326 Potassium lactate All species Emulsifying and stabilising agents, thickeners and gelling agents E 420 Sorbitol All species E 421 Mannitol All species Binders, anti-caking agents and coagulants E 558 Bentonite-montmorillonite All species Vitamins, provitamins and chemically well-defined substances having similar effect Riboflavin or Vitamin B 2 . All forms with the exception of : — Riboflavin solid form produced by Ashbya gossypii DSM 23096 ( 1 ) [3a825i]; — Riboflavin solid form produced by Bacillus subtilis DSM 17339 and/or DSM 23984 ( 1 ) [3a825ii]; — Riboflavin 5'-phosphate ester monosodium salt solid form produced after phosphorylation of riboflavin 98 % produced by Bacillus subtilis DSM 17339 and/or DSM 23984 ( 1 ) [3a826]; — Riboflavin (80 %) produced by Bacillus subtilis KCCM-10445 ( 2 ) . All species E 160 a Beta-carotene. All forms with the exception of beta-carotene authorised by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1103 ( 3 ) [3a160(a)] All species Silage additives Microorganisms Enterococcus faecium CNCM I-3236/ATCC 19434 All species Bacillus subtilis MBS-BS-01 All species Lactobacillus plantarum DSM 11520 All species Colourants, including pigments Other colourants E 153 Carbon black as a colouring agent authorised for colouring foodstuffs by Community rules All species Flavouring and appetising substances Natural products – botanically defined Allium cepa L.: Onion concentrate CoE 24 All species Allium sativum L.: Garlic extract (water-based) All species Amyris balsamifera L.: Amyris oil CoE 33 All species Anacardium occidentale L.: Cashew oil CoE 34 All species Anethum graveolens L.: Dill seed extract CAS 8006-75-5 CoE 42 Einecs 289-790-8 All species Apium graveolens L.: Celery seed extract CAS 89997-35-3 FEMA 2270 CoE 52 Einecs 289-668-4 All species Artemisia absinthium L.: Wormwood oil CAS 8008-93-3 FEMA 3116 CoE 61 Einecs 284-503-2 All species Artemisia annua L.: Annual mugwort extract (water-based)/Annual mugwort oil All species Artemisia pallens Wall.: Davana oil CAS 8016-03-3 FEMA 2359 CoE 69 Einecs 295-155-6 All species Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell: Thyme leaved gratiola tincture All species Carum carvi L. = Apium carvi L.: Caraway seed extract/Caraway oleoresin CAS 8000-42-8 CoE 112 Einecs 288-921-6 All species Cimicifuga simplex (Wormsk. ex DC.) Ledeb. = C. racemosa (L.) Nutt.: Sarashina shoma extract All species Cinnamomum aromaticum Nees, C. cassia Nees ex Blume: Cassia bark extract CAS 84961-46-6 FEMA 2257 CoE 131 Einecs 284-635-0 All species Cinnamomum zeylanicum Bl., C. verum J.S. Presl: Cinnamon bark oleoresin CAS 84961-46-6 FEMA 2290 CoE 133 Einecs 283-479-0 All species Citrus aurantium L.: Neroli bigarade oil CAS 8016-38-4 FEMA 2771 CoE 136 Einecs 277-143-2/Petitgrain bigarade absolute CAS 8014-17-3 CoE 136 Einecs 283-881-6 All species Citrus reticulata Blanco: Mandarin, Tangerine terpenes CoE 142 All species Citrus x paradisi Macfad.: Grapefruit oil expressed CAS 8016-20-4 FEMA 2530 CoE 140 Einecs 289-904-6/Grapefruit extract CoE 140 All species Glycyrrhiza glabra L.: Licorice extract (solvent-based) CAS 97676-23-8 FEMA 2628 CoE 218 Einecs 272-837-1 All species Juniperus communis L.: Juniper berry extract CAS 84603-69-0 CoE 249 Einecs 283-268-3 All species Laurus nobilis L.: Laurel leaves extract/Laurel leaves oleoresin CAS 84603-73-6 FEMA 2613 CoE 255 Einecs 283-272-5 All species Lavandula latifolia Medik.: Spike lavender oil CoE 256 All species Lepidium meyenii Walp.: Maca extract All species Leptospermum scoparium J. R. et G. Forst.: Broom teatree oil All species Macleaya cordata (Willd.) R. Br.: Plume poppy absolute/Plume poppy extract/Plume poppy oil/Plume poppy tincture All species Mallotus philippinensis (Lam.) Muell. Arg.: Kamala extract CoE 535 All species Malpighia glabra L.: Acerola extract All species Malus sylvestris Mill.: Apple concentrate CoE 386 All species Medicago sativa L.: Alfalfa tincture CoE 274 All species Melissa officinalis L.: Melissa oil CoE 280 All species Mentha pulegium L.: Pennyroyal oil CAS 8013-99-8 FEMA 2839 CoE 283 Einecs 290-061-1 All species Myristica fragrans Houtt.: Mace oil CAS 8007-12-3 FEMA 2653 CoE 296 Einecs 282-013-3/Nutmeg oleoresin CAS 8408268-8 CoE 296 Einecs 282-013-3 All species Myroxylon balsamum (L.) Harms: Tolu balsam extract (solvent-based) CAS 9000-64-0 FEMA 3069 CoE 297 Einecs 232-550-4 All species Myroxylon balsamum (L.) Harms var. Pereirae : Balsam peru extract (solvent-based) CAS 8007-00-9 FEMA 2117, 2116 CoE 298 Einecs 232-352-8 All species Ocimum basilicum L.: Basil oil CAS 801573-4 FEMA 2119 CoE 308 Einecs 283-900-8 All species Opopanax chironium (L.) Koch, Commiphora erythrea Engler: Opoponax oil CAS 8021- 36-1 CoE 313 Einecs 232-558-8 All species Passiflora edulis Sims. = P. incarnata L.: Passionfruit extract (water-based) CoE 321 All species Pelargonium asperum Her. ex Spreng.: Geranium oil All species Peumus boldus Mol.: Boldo extract CoE 328/Boldo tincture CoE 328 All species Pinus pinaster Soland.: Pine oil All species Pimenta racemosa (Mill.) J.W.Moore: Bay oil CAS 8006-78-8 CoE 334 All species Piper methysticum G. Forst.: Kawa-kawa tincture All species Quillaja saponaria Molina: Quillaia extract (solvent-based) CoE 391/Quillaia concentrate All species Ribes nigrum L.: Black currant extract CoE 399 All species Satureja hortensis L.: Savory summer oil CAS 8016-68-0 FEMA 3013 CoE 425 Einecs 283-922-8 All species Sophora japonica L.: Pagoda tree oil All species Styrax benzoin Dryand., S. tonkinensis (Pierre) Craib ex Hartwich: Benzoin resinoid CAS 9000 -05-9 FEMA 2133 CoE 439 Einecs 232-523-7 All species Tagetes erecta L., T. glandulifera Schrank., T. minuta L. e.a.: Tagetes oil CAS 8016- 84-0 FEMA 3040 CoE 443/494 Einecs 294-862-7 All species Thea sinensis L. = Camellia thea Link. = Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze: Tea tincture CoE 451 All species Uncaria tomentosa L. = Ourouparia guianensis Aubl.: Cat’s claw extract All species Valeriana officinalis L.: Valerian root tincture CoE 473 All species Vetiveria zizanoides (L.) Nash.: Vetiver oil CAS 8016-96-4 CoE 479 Einecs 282-490-8 All species Vitis vinifera L.: Cognac oil green CAS 8016-21-5 FEMA 2331 CoE 485 Einecs 232-403-4/Cognac oil white CAS 801621-5 FEMA 2332 CoE 485 Einecs 232-403-4 All species Vitis vinifera L.: Grape seed extract CoE 485 All species Yucca mohavensis Sarg. = Y. schidigera Roezl ex Ortgies: Mojave yucca extract (solvent-based) CAS 90147-57-2 FEMA 3121 Einecs 290-449-0/Yucca concentrate/Yucca residuals All species Zingiber officinale Rosc.: Ginger extract CAS 84696-15-1 FEMA 2521 CoE 489 Einecs 283-634-2 All species Natural products and corresponding synthetic products CAS No 1128 -08-1/3-Methyl-2-pentylcyclopent-2-en-1-one/Flavis No 07.140 All species CAS No 352195-40-5/Disodium Inosine-5-Mono-phosphate (IMP) All species Part 2 Feed additives to be withdrawn from the market for certain species or categories of animals Identification Number Additive Species and category of animals Trace elements E 7 Molybdenum – Mo, Sodium molybdate All animal species and categories with the exception of sheep Acidity regulators E 503 (i) Ammonium carbonate Cats; Dogs E 503 (ii) Ammonium hydrogen carbonate Cats; Dogs E 525 Potassium hydroxide Cats; Dogs E 526 Calcium hydroxide Cats; Dogs Colourants, including pigments Carotenoids and xanthophylls E 160 a Beta-carotene Canaries Other colourants E 141 Chlorophyllin copper complex as a colouring agent authorised for colouring foodstuffs by Community rules All animal species and categories with the exception of dogs and cats E 141 Chlorophyll copper complex as a colouring agent [functional group 2 a (iii)] Grain-eating ornamental birds; Small rodents; Ornamental fish E 153 Carbon black as a colouring agent [functional group 2 a (iii)] Ornamental fish E 172 Iron Oxide Red, Black & Yellow as colouring agent authorised for colouring foodstuffs by Community rules Horses Flavouring and appetising substances Natural products – botanically defined Helianthus annuus L.: Sunflower extract Cats; Dogs Hyssopus officinalis L. = H. decumbens Jord. & Fourr.: Hyssop Oil CAS 8006-83-5 FEMA 2591 CoE 235 Einecs 283-266-3 Cats; Dogs Sus scrofa (extract from defatted porcine pancreatic glands) Cats and dogs and other carnivorous and omnivorous companion animals such as ferrets Amino acids, their salts and analogues 3.2.7. Mixtures of: (a) L-lysine-monohydrochloride, technically pure and, (b) DL-methionine, technically pure protected with copolymer vinyl-pyridine/styrene Dairy cows CHAPTER I.B. Feed additives which were authorised for a limited period Identification Number Additive Species or category of animals Coccidiostats and other medicinal substances E 758 Robenidine hydrochloride 66 g/kg (holder of the authorisation Zoetis Belgium SA) Turkeys E 770 Maduramicin ammonium alpha 1 g/100 g (holder of the authorisation Zoetis Belgium SA) Turkeys CHAPTER I.C. Feed additives for which a notification referred to in Article 10(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 was not submitted Identification Number Additive Species or category of animals Amino acids, their salts and analogues 3.2.6. L-lysine phosphate and its by-products produced by fermentation with Brevibacterium lactofermentum NRRL B-11470 Poultry; Pigs ( 1 ) Those forms of riboflavin have been authorised by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/901 of 29 May 2019 concerning the authorisation of riboflavin produced by Ashbya gossypii (DSM 23096), riboflavin produced by Bacillus subtilis (DSM 17339 and/or DSM 23984) and riboflavin 5′-phosphate sodium salt produced by Bacillus subtilis (DSM 17339 and/or DSM 23984) (sources of vitamin B2) as feed additives for all animal species ( OJ L 144, 3.6.2019, p. 41 ). ( 2 ) This form of riboflavin has been the subject of a denial of authorisation by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1254 of 19 September 2018 concerning the denial of authorisation of riboflavin (80 %) produced by Bacillus subtilis KCCM-10445 as a feed additive belonging to the functional group of vitamins, pro-vitamins and chemically well-defined substances having similar effect ( OJ L 237, 20.9.2018, p. 5 ). ( 3 ) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1103 of 8 July 2015 concerning the authorisation of beta-carotene as a feed additive for all animal species ( OJ L 181, 9.7.2015, p. 57 ).

Products which are not feed additives within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, as referred to in Article 5(1)

ANNEX IISupplementary provisions

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ANNEX II Products which are not feed additives within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, as referred to in Article 5(1) 1. Tamarind seed flour 2. Potassium dihydrogen orthophosphate 3. Dipotassium hydrogen orthophosphate 4. Tripotassium orthophosphate 5. Ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate 6. Diammonium hydrogen orthophosphate 7. Disodium dihydrogen diphosphate 8. Tetrapotassium diphosphate 9. Pentapotassium triphosphate 10. Sodium sesquicarbonate 11. Potassium hydrogen carbonate 12. Calcium oxide 13. Sucrose esters of fatty acids (esters of saccharose and edible fatty acids) 14. Sucroglycerides (mixture of esters of saccharose and mono- and di-glycerides of edible fatty acids) 15. Polyglycerol esters of non-polymerised edible fatty acids 16. Mono-esters of propane-1,2-diol (propyleneglycol) and edible fatty acids, alone or in mixtures with diesters 17. Merluccius capensis , Galeorhinus australis e.a.,/Cartilage

Products which are feed additives within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, as referred to in Article 6(1)

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ANNEX III Products which are feed additives within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, as referred to in Article 6(1) 1. Xylitol 2. Ammonium lactate 3. Ammonium acetate

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