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.
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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/260 of 12 January 2024 concerning the authorisation of cumin essential oil from Cuminum cyminum L., sweet fennel tincture from Foeniculum vulgare Mill. ssp. vulgare var. dulce, dong quai tincture from Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, parsley tincture from Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Fuss, star anise tincture from Illicium verum Hook f., asafoetida essential oil from Ferula-assa-foetida L., dill herb essential oil from Anethum graveolens L. and dill tincture from Anethum graveolens L. as feed additives for certain animal species
1. The substances specified in the Annex and premixtures containing those substances, which are produced and labelled before 4 August 2024 in accordance with the rules applicable before 4 February 2024 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted.
2. Compound feed and feed materials containing the substances specified in the Annex which are produced and labelled before 4 February 2025 in accordance with the rules applicable before 4 February 2024 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 the substances specified in the Annex which are produced and labelled before 4 February 2026 in accordance with the rules applicable before 4 February 2024 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.
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
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 /kg of active substance complete feed with a moisture content of 12 %
Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds
2b161-eo
Cumin essential oil
Additive composition
Cumin essential oil obtained from fruits of Cuminum cyminum L.
Liquid form
Characterisation of the active substance
Cumin essential oil obtained by steam distillation of fruits of Cuminum cyminum L. as defined by the Council of Europe ( 1 ) .
Specifications
—
Cuminaldehyde (4-isopropylbenzaldehyde): 15-46 %
—
γ-Terpinene: 13-32 %
—
β-Pinene (pin-2(10)-ene):7-20 %
—
α-Pinene (pin-2(3)-ene) :0,3-2 %
—
Estragole: maximum 0,05 %
—
Dillapiole: maximum 0,05 %
CAS number: 8014-13-9
FEMA number: 2343
CoE number: 161
Analytical method
( 2 )
For the determination of alpha-pinene and cuminaldehyde (phytochemical markers) in the feed additive: gas chromatography coupled to flame ionisation detection (GC-FID)
All animal species
-
-
15
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.
Mixture of cumin essential oil with other botanical additives is permitted provided that the amounts of estragole and dillapiole in feed materials and compound feed are lower than the one resulting from the use of a single additive at the maximum or recommended content for the species or animal category.
4.
For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address the potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal breathing, eye and skin protective equipment.
4.2.2034
Identification number of the additive
Additive
Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method.
Species or category of animal
Maxi-mum age
Minimum content
Maximum content
Other provisions
End of period of authori-sation
mg /kg of active substance complete feed with a moisture content of 12 %
Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds
2b200-t
Sweet fennel tincture
Additive composition
Sweet fennel tincture obtained from the dried fruit of Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
ssp. vulgare var. dulce
Liquid form
Characterisation of the active substance
Sweet fennel tincture obtained from. the dried fruit of Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
ssp. vulgare var. dulce by extended extraction with water/ethanol solvent as defined by the Council of Europe ( 3 ) .
Specifications
Dry matter content: maximum 3 %
—
Total polyphenols: 0,05-0,07 %
—
Flavonoids: 0,004-0,007 %
—
Anisaldehyde: 0,003-0,005 %
—
Anethole: 0,0005-0,0007 %
—
Estragole: maximum 0,0006 %
FEMA number: 2482
CoE number: 200
Analytical method
( 4 )
For the characterisation of the feed additive:
—
spectrophotometry for the determination of total polyphenols, and
high performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) for the determination of total flavonoids and the phytochemical marker anisaldehyde
All animal species except horses
Horses
-
-
50
200
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.
Mixture of sweet fennel tincture with other botanical additives is permitted provided that the amounts of estragole in feed materials and compound feed are lower than the one resulting from the use of a single additive at the maximum or recommended content for the species or animal category.
4.
For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address the potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal breathing, eye and skin protective equipment.
4.2.2034
Identification number of the additive
Additive
Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method.
Species or category of animal
Maxi-mum age
Minimum content
Maximum content
Other provisions
End of period of authori-sation
mg active substance /kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 %
Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds
2b92456-t
Dong quai tincture
Additive composition
Dong quai tincture obtained from the roots of Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels
Liquid form
Characterisation of the active substance
Dong quai tincture obtained from the roots of Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels by extraction with water/ethanol solvent as defined by the Council of Europe ( 5 ) .
Specifications
Dry matter content: maximum 10 %
—
Ferulic acid: 0,004-0,007 %
—
Chlorogenic acid: 0,001-0,006 %
—
Safrole: maximum 0,0001 %
—
Furocoumarins: maximum 0,0001 %
Analytical method
( 6 )
For the determination of ferulic acid and chlorogenic acid (phytochemical markers) in the feed additive: high performance liquid chromatography coupled with diode array detection (HPLC-DAD)
Horses
Dogs
Cats
-
-
123
481
184
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.
Mixture of dong quai tincture with other botanical additives is permitted provided that the amounts of furocoumarins and safrole in feed materials and compound feed are lower than the one resulting from the use of a single additive at the maximum or recommended content for the species or animal category.
4.
For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address the potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal breathing, eye and skin protective equipment.
4.2.2034
Identification number of the additive
Additive
Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method.
Species or category of animal
Maxi-mum age
Minimum content
Maximum content
Other provisions
End of period of authori-sation
mg active substance /kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 %
Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds
2b2835-t
Parsley tincture
Additive composition
Parsley tincture obtained from the seeds of Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Fuss
Liquid form
Characterisation of the active substance
Parsley tincture obtained from the seeds of Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Fuss by extended extraction with water/ethanol solvent as defined by the Council of Europe ( 7 ) .
Specifications
Dry matter content: maximum 0,9 %
—
Total polyphenols: 0,018-0,022 %
—
Total flavonoids: 0,004-0,012 %
—
Apiole: maximum 0,0092 %
—
Elemicin: maximum 0,0016 %
—
Myristicin: maximum 0,0011 %
FEMA number:2835 ( 8 )
Analytical method
( 9 )
For the characterisation of the feed additive:
—
spectrophotometry for the determination of total polyphenols and
—
high performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) for the determination of total flavonoids, myristicin and apiole .
All animal species except horses
Horses
-
-
50
200
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.
Mixture of parsley tincture with other botanical additives is permitted provided that the amounts of apiole, elemicin and myristicin in feed materials and compound feed are lower than the one resulting from the use of a single additive at the maximum or recommended content for the species or animal category.
4.
For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address the potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal breathing, eye and skin protective equipment.
4.2.2034
Identification number of the additive
Additive
Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method.
Species or category of animal
Maxi-mum age
Minimum content
Maximum content
Other provisions
End of period of authori-sation
mg active substance /kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 %
Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds
2b2095-t
Star anise tincture
Additive composition
Star anise tincture obtained from the fruit (pericarp and seeds) of Illicium verum Hook
f.
Liquid form
Characterisation of the active substance
Star anise tincture obtained from the fruit (pericarp and seeds) of Illicium verum Hook
f. by extended extraction with water/ethanol solvent as defined by the Council of Europe ( 10 )
Specifications
Dry matter content: maximum 2,2 %
—
Total polyphenols: 0,21-0,31 %
—
Total flavonoids: 0,022-0,024 %
—
Rutin: 0,0024–0,0044 %
—
Anethole: 0,0172–0,0182 %
—
Estragole: maximum 0,00039 %
—
Safrole: maximum 0,0010 %
FEMA number:2095 ( 11 )
Analytical method ( 12 )
For the characterisation of the feed additive:
—
spectrophotometry for the determination of total polyphenols and
—
high performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) for the determination of total flavonoids and anethole
All animal species except horses
Horses
-
-
50
200
—
The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture.
—
In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment shall be indicated.
—
Mixture of star anise tincture with other botanical additives is permitted provided that the amounts of estragole and safrole in feed materials and compound feed are lower than the one resulting from the use of a single additive at the maximum or recommended content for the species or animal category.
—
For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address the potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal breathing, eye and skin protective equipment.
4.2.2034
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 active substance/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 %
Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds
2b196-eo
Asafoetida essential oil
Additive composition
Asafoetida essential oil obtained from the rhizome of Ferula-assa-foetida L.
Liquid form
Characterisation of the active substance
Asafoetida essential oil obtained by steam distillation of dried gum resin of the cut rhizome of Ferula assa-foetida L. as defined by the Council of Europe ( 13 ) .
Specifications
—
(E)-2-Butyl 3-(methylthio)-2-propenyl disulfide: 20-45 %
—
(E)-sec-Butyl propenyl disulfide: 8-25 %
—
(Z)-sec-Butyl propenyl disulfide: 8-24 %
—
Di-sec-Butyl disulfide: 4-16 %
CAS number: 9000-04-8
FEMA number: 2108
CoE number: 196
Analytical method
( 14 )
For the determination of (E)-sec-butyl propenyl disulfide (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: gas chromatography coupled to flame ionisation detection (GC-FID)
Cats
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 %:
—
1,5 mg for dogs
—
0,2 mg for cats”
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.
—
For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address the potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal breathing, eye and skin protective equipment.
4.2.2034
Identification number of the additive
Additive
Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method.
Species or category of animal
Maxi-mum age
Minimum content
Maximum content
Other provisions
End of period of authori-sation
mg active substance /kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 %
Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds
2b42-eo
Dill herb essential oil
Additive composition
Dill herb essential oil obtained from stems and leaves of Anethum graveolens L.
Liquid form
Characterisation of the active substance
Dill herb essential oil obtained from stems and leaves of Anethum graveolens L. by steam distillation as defined by the Council of Europe ( 15 ) .
Specifications
—
Carvone: 28-45 %
—
Limonene: 16-35 %
—
α-Phellandrene: 16-31 %
—
Dill ether (3,6-Dimethyl-2,3,3a,4,5,7a-hexahydrobenzofuran): 4-9 %
—
Estragole: maximum 0,0003 %
—
Myristicin: maximum 0,005 %
—
Apiole: maximum 0,0003 %
—
Dillapiole: maximum 0,01 %
CAS number:8006-75-5
FEMA number: 2383
CoE number: 42
Analytical method
( 16 )
For the determination of carvone (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: gas chromatography coupled to flame ionisation detection (GC-FID)
Dogs
Cats
-
-
-
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 %:
—
7 mg for dogs
—
5 mg for cats”
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 the potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal breathing, eye and skin protective equipment.
4.2.2034
Identification number of the additive
Additive
Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method.
Species or category of animal
Maxi-mum age
Minimum content
Maximum content
Other provisions
End of period of authori-sation
mg active substance /kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 %
Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds
2b42-t
Dill tincture
Additive composition
Dill tincture obtained from the fruit of Anethum graveolens L.
Liquid form
Characterisation of the active substance
Dill tincture obtained from the dried fruit of Anethum graveolens L. by extended extraction with a
water/ethanol solvent as defined by the Council of Europe ( 17 ) .
Specifications
Dry matter content: maximum 1,1 %
—
Total polyphenols: 0,02-0,03 %
—
Flavonoids:0,01-0,02 %
—
Carvone: 0,001-0,005 %
—
Estragole: maximum 1,2 mg/kg
FEMA number: 2382
CoE number: 42
Analytical method
( 18 )
For the characterisation of the feed additive (dill tincture):
—
spectrophotometry for the determination of total polyphenols and
—
high performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) for the determination of total flavonoids and the phytochemical marker carvone
All animal species except horses
Horses
-
-
50
200
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.
Mixture of dill tincture with other botanical additives is permitted provided that the amounts of estragole in feed materials and compound feed are lower than the one resulting from the use of a single additive at the maximum or recommended level for the species or animal category.
4.
For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address the potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal breathing, eye and skin protective equipment.
4.2.2034
( 1 ) Natural sources of flavourings – Report No 2 (2007).
( 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 ) Natural sources of flavourings – Report No 2 (2007).
( 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 ) Natural sources of flavourings – Report No 2 (2007).
( 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 ) Natural sources of flavourings – Report No 2 (2007).
( 8 ) This number corresponds to parsley.
( 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 ) Natural sources of flavourings – Report No 2 (2007).
( 11 ) This number corresponds to star anise.
( 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 ) Natural sources of flavourings – Report No 2 (2007).
( 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 ) Natural sources of flavourings – Report No 2 (2007).
( 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 ) Natural sources of flavourings – Report No 2 (2007).
( 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.
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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/260 of 12 January 2024 concerning the authorisation of cumin essential oil from Cuminum cyminum L., sweet fennel tincture from Foeniculum vulgare Mill. ssp. vulgare var. dulce, dong quai tincture from Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, parsley tincture from Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Fuss, star anise tincture from Illicium verum Hook f., asafoetida essential oil from Ferula-assa-foetida L., dill herb essential oil from Anethum graveolens L. and dill tincture from Anethum graveolens L. as feed additives for certain animal species (EUR-Lex). Retrieved via LawPlayer, https://lawplayer.com/eu/act/32024R0260
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