Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1248 of 19 July 2022 concerning the authorisation of essential oil from Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum (Link) Ietsw. as a feed additive for certain animal species (Text with EEA relevance)

• CELEX: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1248
• Articles: 4

Article 1 Authorisation

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

Article 2 Transitional measures

1.   The substance specified in the Annex and premixtures containing this substance, which are produced and labelled before 9 February 2023 in accordance with the rules applicable before 9 August 2022 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted.

2.   Compound feed and feed materials containing this substance as specified in the Annex which are produced and labelled before 9 August 2023 in accordance with the rules applicable before 9 August 2022 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted if they are intended for food-producing animals.

Article 3 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 .

Schedules & Appendices

ANNEX

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 feeding stuff with a moisture content of 12 %

Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds

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Essential oil from Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum (Link) Ietsw.

Additive composition:

Essential oil from Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum (Link) Ietsw.

Characterisation of the active substance:

Essential oil from Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum (Link) Ietsw. as defined by the Council of Europe  ( 1 ) .

Carvacrol: ≥ 75 %

Thymol: ≤ 2,7 %

γ-Terpinene: ≤ 3,8 %

p -Cymene: ≤ 6,2 %

CoE number: 317

CAS number: 336185-21-8

FEMA number: 2660

Method of analysis

( 2 )

For the determination of carvacrol (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive:

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gas chromatography coupled to flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) – ISO 13171.

Chickens for fattening

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22

1.

The additive shall be incorporated into 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 mixture of essential oil from Origanum vulgare L. subsp. hirtum (Link) Ietsw. with other authorised additives obtained from Origanum vulgare L. shall not be allowed in feeding stuffs.

4.

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 skin, eyes and breathing protection.

9.8.2032

Laying hens

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33

Turkeys for fattening

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30

Piglets

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40

Pigs for fattening

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48

Sows

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63

Dairy cows

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57

Calves

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100

Cattle for fattening, sheep, goats and horses

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88

Rabbits

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35

Dogs

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106

Cats

18

Salmonids

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101

Ornamental fish

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150

( 1 )   Natural sources of flavourings – Report No 2 (2007).

( 2 )   Details of the methods of analysis are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/eurl-fa-eurl-feed-additives/eurl-fa-authorisation/eurl-fa-evaluation-reports_en