Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1452 of 1 September 2022 concerning the authorisation of 3-ethylcyclopentan-1,2-dione, 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one, 4,5-dihydro-2-methylfuran-3(2H)-one, eugenol, 1-methoxy-4-(prop-1(trans)-enyl)benzene, α-pentylcinnamaldehyde, α-hexylcinnamaldehyde and 2-acetylpyridine as feed additives for certain animal species (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 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 these substances, which are produced and labelled before 22 March 2023 in accordance with the rules applicable before 22 September 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 22 September 2023 in accordance with the rules applicable before 22 September 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 22 September 2024 in accordance with the rules applicable before 22 September 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
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 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 2b07057 3-Ethylcyclopentan-1,2-dione Additive composition Preparation of 3-ethylcyclopentan-1,2-dione Characterisation of active substance 3-Ethylcyclopentan-1,2-dione Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: > 90 % Chemical formula: C 7 H 10 O 2 CAS number: 21835-01-8 FLAVIS: 07.057 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 %: – animals farmed in marine aquaculture systems: 0,05 mg; — cats, dogs and animals farmed in land-based aquaculture systems: 5 mg/kg; — other terrestrial 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. 22 September 2032 Analytical method ( 1 ) For the identification of the additive in mixtures of flavourings: — 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 2b13010 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one Additive composition 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one Characterisation of active substance 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: 98 % Chemical formula: C 6 H 8 O 3 CAS number: 3658-77-3 FLAVIS: 13.010 Cats and dogs - - - 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture. 2. In the directions for use of the additive and 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.’ 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. 22 September 2032 Analytical method ( 2 ) For the identification of the additive in mixtures of flavourings: — 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 2b13042 4,5-Dihydro-2-methylfuran-3(2H)-one Additive composition 4,5-Dihydro-2-methylfuran-3(2H)-one Characterisation of active substance 4,5-Dihydro-2-methylfuran-3(2H)-one Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: 97 % Chemical formula: C 5 H 8 O 2 CAS number: 3188-00-9 FLAVIS: 13.042 Cats and dogs - - - 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture. 2. In the directions for use of the additive and 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.’ 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. 22 September 2032 Analytical method ( 3 ) For the identification of the additive in mixtures of flavourings: — 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 2b04003 Eugenol Additive composition Eugenol Characterisation of active substance Eugenol Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: > 98 % Chemical formula: C 10 H 12 O 2 CAS number: 97-53-0 FLAVIS: 04.003 All animal species except poultry and fish - - - 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 %: — all animal species except poultry and fish: 25 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. 22 September 2032 Analytical method ( 4 ) For the identification of the additive in mixtures of flavourings: — 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 2b04010 1-Methoxy-4-(prop-1(trans)-enyl)benzene Additive composition 1-Methoxy-4-(prop-1(trans)-enyl)benzene Characterisation of active substance 1-Methoxy-4-(prop-1(trans)-enyl)benzene Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: > 99 % Chemical formula: C 10 H 12 O CAS number: 4180-23-8 FLAVIS: 04.010 All animal species except poultry and fish - - - 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 %: — all animal species except poultry and fish: 25 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. 22 September 2032 Analytical method ( 5 ) For the identification of the additive in mixtures of flavourings: — 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 2b05040 α-Pentylcinnamaldehyde Additive composition α-Pentylcinnamaldehyde Characterisation of active substance α-Pentylcinnamaldehyde Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: min. 97 % Chemical formula: C 14 H 18 O CAS number: 122-40-7 FLAVIS: 05.040 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 %: — animals farmed in marine aquaculture systems: — 0,05 mg; — cats: 1 mg/kg; — dogs and animals farmed in land-based aquaculture systems: 5 mg/kg; — other terrestrial species or categories of animals: 0,1 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. 22 September 2032 Analytical method ( 6 ) For the identification of the additive in mixtures of flavourings: — 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 2b05041 α-Hexylcinnamaldehyde Additive composition α-Hexylcinnamaldehyde Characterisation of active substance α-Hexylcinnamaldehyde Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: 95 % Chemical formula: C 15 H 20 O CAS number: 101-86-0 FLAVIS: 05.041 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 %: — animals farmed in marine aquaculture systems: — 0,05 mg; — cats: 1 mg/kg; — dogs and animals farmed in land-based aquaculture systems: 5 mg/kg; — other terrestrial species or categories of animals: 0,1 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. 22 September 2032 Analytical method ( 7 ) For the identification of the additive in mixtures of flavourings: — 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 2b14038 2-Acetylpyridine Additive composition 2-Acetylpyridine Characterisation of active substance 2-Acetylpyridine Produced by chemical synthesis Purity: > 97 % Chemical formula: C 7 H 7 ON CAS number: 1122-62-9 FLAVIS: 14.038 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; — 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. 22 September 2032 Analytical method ( 8 ) For the identification of the additive in mixtures of flavourings: — 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
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