Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1250 of 19 July 2022 concerning the authorisation of ethyl acrylate, pentyl isovalerate, butyl 2-methyl butyrate, 2-methylundecanal, (2E)-methylcrotonic acid, ethyl (E,Z)-deca-2,4-dienoate, butan-2-one, cyclohexyl acetate, 3,4-dimethylcyclopentan-1,2-dione, 5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methylfuran-2(5H)-one, phenethyl butyrate, hexyl phenylacetate, 4-methylacetophenone, 4-methoxyacetophenone, 3-methylphenol, 3,4-dimethylphenol, 1-methoxy-4-methylbenzene, trimethyloxazole and 4,5-dihydrothiophen-3(2H)-one 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 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 these substances, 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 these substances 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. 3.   Compound feed and feed materials containing these substances as specified in the Annex which are produced and labelled before 9 August 2024 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 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 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 additive/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % Category: Sensory additives Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b09037 Ethyl acrylate Additive composition Ethyl acrylate Characterisation of active substance Ethyl acrylate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: 97 % Chemical formula: C 5 H 8 O 2 CAS number: 140-88-5 FLAVIS: 09.037 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 conditions and 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 per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: — pigs and poultry: 1 mg; — other species or categories of animals: 1,5 mg.’ 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 on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 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 skin, eye and breathing protection. 9 August 2032 Analytical method  ( 1 ) For the identification of ethyl acrylate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Identification number of the additive 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 additive/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % Category: Sensory additives Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b09499 Pentyl isovalerate Additive composition Pentyl isovalerate Characterisation of active substance Pentyl isovalerate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: 98 % Chemical formula: C 10 H 20 O 2 CAS number: 25415-62-7 FLAVIS: 09.499 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 conditions and 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 per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: — pigs and poultry: 1 mg; — other species or categories of animals: 1,5 mg.’ 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 on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 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 skin, eye and breathing protection. 9 August 2032 Analytical method  ( 2 ) For the identification of pentyl isovalerate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Identification number of the additive 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 additive/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % Category: Sensory additives Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b09519 Butyl 2-methyl butyrate Additive composition Butyl 2-methyl butyrate Characterisation of active substance Butyl 2-methyl butyrate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: 95 % Chemical formula: C 9 H 18 O 2 CAS number: 15706-73-7 FLAVIS: 09.519 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 conditions and 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 per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: — pigs and poultry: 1 mg; — other species or categories of animals: 1,5 mg.’ 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 on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 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 skin, eye and breathing protection. 9 August 2032 Analytical method  ( 3 ) For the identification of butyl 2-methyl butyrate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Identification number of the additive 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 additive/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % Category: Sensory additives Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b05077 2-Methylundecanal Additive composition 2-Methylundecanal Characterisation of active substance 2-Methylundecanal Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: 97 % Chemical formula: C 12 H 24 O CAS number: 110-41-8 FLAVIS: 05.077 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 conditions and 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 per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: — pigs and poultry: 1 mg; — other species or categories of animals: 1,5 mg.’ 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 on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 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 skin, eye and breathing protection. 9 August 2032 Analytical method  ( 4 ) For the identification of 2-methylundecanal in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL.   - - - Identification number of the additive 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 additive/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % Category: Sensory additives Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b08064 ( 2E )-Methylcrotonic acid Additive composition ( 2E )-Methylcrotonic acid Characterisation of active substance ( 2E )-Methylcrotonic acid Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 99 % Chemical formula: C 5 H 8 O 2 CAS number: 80-59-1 FLAVIS: 08.064 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 conditions and 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 per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: — marine animals: 0,05 mg; — other species or categories of animals: 1 mg.’ 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 on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 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 skin, eye and breathing protection. 9 August 2032 Analytical method  ( 5 ) For the identification of ( 2E )-methylcrotonic acid in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Identification number of the additive 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 additive/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % Category: Sensory additives Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b09260 Ethyl ( E,Z )-deca-2,4-dienoate Additive composition Ethyl ( E,Z )-deca-2,4-dienoate Characterisation of active substance Ethyl ( E,Z )-deca-2,4-dienoate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 90 % Chemical formula: C 12 H 20 O 2 CAS number: 3025-30-7 FLAVIS: 09.260 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 conditions and 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 per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: — marine animals: 0,05 mg; — other species or categories of animals: 1 mg.’ 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 on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 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 skin, eye and breathing protection. 9 August 2032 Analytical method  ( 6 ) For the identification of ethyl (EZ)-deca-2,4-dienoate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Identification number of the additive 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 additive/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % Category: Sensory additives Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b07053 Butan-2-one Additive composition Butan-2-one Characterisation of active substance Butan-2-one Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 99,5 % Chemical formula: C 4 H 8 O CAS number: 78-93-3 FLAVIS: 07.053 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 conditions and 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 per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: — pigs and poultry: 1 mg; — other species or categories of animals: 1,5 mg.’ 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 on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 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 skin, eye and breathing protection. 9 August 2032 Analytical method  ( 7 ) For the identification of butan-2-one in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Identification number of the additive 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 additive/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % Category: Sensory additives Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b09027 Cyclohexyl acetate Additive composition Cyclohexyl acetate Characterisation of active substance Cyclohexyl acetate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: > 98 % Chemical formula: C 8 H 14 O 2 CAS number: 622-45-7 FLAVIS: 09.027 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 conditions and 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 per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: — marine animals: 0,05 mg; — other species or categories of animals: 1 mg.’ 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 on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 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 skin, eye and breathing protection. 9 August 2032 Analytical method  ( 8 ) For the identification of cyclohexyl acetate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Identification number of the additive 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 additive/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % Category: Sensory additives Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b07075 3,4-Dimethylcyclopentan-1,2-dione Additive composition 3,4-Dimethylcyclopentan-1,2-dione Characterisation of active substance 3,4-Dimethylcyclopentan-1,2-dione Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: > 98 % Chemical formula: C 7 H 10 O 2 CAS number: 13494-06-9 FLAVIS: 07.075 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 conditions and 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 per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: — cats and dogs: 5 mg; — marine animals: 0,05 mg — other species or categories of animals: 0,5 mg.’ 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 on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 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 skin, eye and breathing protection. 9 August 2032 Analytical method  ( 9 ) For the identification of 3,4-dimethylcyclopentan-1,2-dione in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Identification number of the additive 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 additive/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % Category: Sensory additives Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b10023 5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methylfuran-2(5H)-one Additive composition 5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methylfuran-2(5H)-one Characterisation of active substance 5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methylfuran-2(5H)-one Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: 95 % Chemical formula: C 7 H 10 O 3 CAS number: 698–10–2 FLAVIS: 10.023 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 conditions and 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 per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: — marine animals: 0,05 mg; — poultry and pigs: 0,05 mg; — other species or categories of animals: 0,08 mg.’ 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 on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 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 skin, eye and breathing protection. 9 August 2032 Analytical method  ( 10 ) For the identification of 5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methylfuran-2(5H)-one in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Identification number of the additive 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 additive/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % Category: Sensory additives Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b09168 Phenethyl butyrate Additive composition Phenethyl butyrate Characterisation of active substance Phenethyl butyrate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: 97 % Chemical formula: C 12 H 16 O 2 CAS number: 103-52-6 FLAVIS: 09.168 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 conditions and 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 per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: — pigs and poultry: 1 mg; — other species or categories of animals: 1,5 mg.’ 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 on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 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 skin, eye and breathing protection. 9 August 2032 Analytical method  ( 11 ) For the identification of phenethyl butyrate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL.   - - - Identification number of the additive 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 additive/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % Category: Sensory additives Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b09804 Hexyl phenylacetate Additive composition Hexyl phenylacetate Characterisation of active substance Hexyl phenylacetate Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: 97 % Chemical formula: C 14 H 20 O 2 CAS number: 5421-17-0 FLAVIS: 09.804 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 conditions and 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 per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: — pigs and poultry: 1 mg; — other species or categories of animals: 1,5 mg.’ 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 on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 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 skin, eye and breathing protection. 9 August 2032 Analytical method  ( 12 ) For the identification of hexyl phenylacetate in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL.   - - - Identification number of the additive 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 additive/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % Category: Sensory additives Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b07022 4-Methylacetophenone Additive composition 4-Methylacetophenone Characterisation of active substance 4-Methylacetophenone Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: > 95 % Chemical formula: C 9 H 10 O CAS number: 122-00-9 FLAVIS: 07.022 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 conditions and 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 per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: — marine animals: 0,05 mg; — cats: 1 mg; — other species or categories of animals: 5 mg.’ 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 on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 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 skin, eye and breathing protection. 9 August 2032 Analytical method  ( 13 ) For the identification of 4-methylacetophenone in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Identification number of the additive 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 additive/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % Category: Sensory additives Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b07038 4-Methoxyacetophenone Additive composition 4-Methoxyacetophenone Characterisation of active substance 4-Methoxyacetophenone Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: > 97 % Chemical formula: C 9 H 10 O 2 CAS number: 100-06-1 FLAVIS: 07.038 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 conditions and 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 per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: — marine animals: 0,05 mg; — cats: 1 mg; — other species or categories of animals: 5 mg.’ 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 on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 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 skin, eye and breathing protection. 9 August 2032 Analytical method  ( 14 ) For the identification of 4-methoxyacetophenone in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Identification number of the additive 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 additive/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % Category: Sensory additives Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b04026 3-Methylphenol Additive composition 3-Methylphenol Characterisation of active substance 3-Methylphenol Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: 98 % Chemical formula: C 7 H 8 O CAS number: 108-39-4 FLAVIS: 04.026 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 conditions and 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 per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg.’ 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 on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 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 skin, eye and breathing protection. 9 August 2032 Analytical method  ( 15 ) For the identification of 3-methylphenol in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Identification number of the additive 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 additive/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % Category: Sensory additives Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b04048 3,4-Dimethylphenol Additive composition 3,4-Dimethylphenol Characterisation of active substance 3,4-Dimethylphenol Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: 98 % Chemical formula: C 8 H 10 O CAS number: 95-65-8 FLAVIS: 04.048 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 conditions and 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 per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg.’ 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 on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 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 skin, eye and breathing protection. 9 August 2032 Analytical method  ( 16 ) For the identification of 3,4-dimethylphenol in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Identification number of the additive 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 additive/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % Category: Sensory additives Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b04015 1-Methoxy-4-methylbenzene Additive composition 1-Methoxy-4-methylbenzene Characterisation of active substance 1-Methoxy-4-methylbenzene Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: 99 % Chemical formula: C 8 H 10 O CAS number: 104-93-8 FLAVIS: 04.015 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 conditions and 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 per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 1 mg.’ 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 on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 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 skin, eye and breathing protection. 9 August 2032 Analytical method  ( 17 ) For the identification of 1-methoxy-4-methylbenzene in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Identification number of the additive 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 additive/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % Category: Sensory additives Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b13169 Trimethyloxazole Additive composition Trimethyloxazole Characterisation of active substance Trimethyloxazole Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: > 95 % Chemical formula: C 6 H 9 ON CAS number: 20662-84-4 FLAVIS: 13.169 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 conditions and 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 per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: — marine animals: 0,05 mg; — poultry and pigs: 0,3 mg; — other species or categories of animals: 0,5 mg.’ 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 on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 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 skin, eye and breathing protection. 9 August 2032 Analytical method  ( 18 ) For the identification of trimethyloxazole in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. Identification number of the additive 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 additive/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % Category: Sensory additives Functional group: Flavouring compounds 2b15012 4,5-Dihydrothiophen-3(2H)-one Additive composition 4,5-Dihydrothiophen-3(2H)-one Characterisation of active substance 4,5-Dihydrothiophen-3(2H)-one Produced by chemical synthesis. Purity: 97 % Chemical formula: C 4 H 6 OS CAS number: 1003-04-9 FLAVIS: 15.012 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 conditions and 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 per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 0,05 mg.’ 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 on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3. 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 skin, eye and breathing protection. 9 August 2032 Analytical method  ( 19 ) For the identification of 4,5-dihydrothiophen-3(2H)-one in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures: Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL. ( 1 )   Details of the analytical methods 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 ( 2 )   Details of the analytical methods 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 ( 3 )   Details of the analytical methods 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 ( 4 )   Details of the analytical methods 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 ( 5 )   Details of the analytical methods 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 ( 6 )   Details of the analytical methods 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 ( 7 )   Details of the analytical methods 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 ( 8 )   Details of the analytical methods 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 ( 9 )   Details of the analytical methods 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 ( 10 )   Details of the analytical methods 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 ( 11 )   Details of the analytical methods 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 ( 12 )   Details of the analytical methods 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 ( 13 )   Details of the analytical methods 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 ( 14 )   Details of the analytical methods 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 ( 15 )   Details of the analytical methods 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 ( 16 )   Details of the analytical methods 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 ( 17 )   Details of the analytical methods 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 ( 18 )   Details of the analytical methods 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 ( 19 )   Details of the analytical methods 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