Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1730 of 20 June 2024 concerning the authorisation of benzoic acid as a feed additive for weaned piglets and pigs for fattening (holder of authorisation: LANXESS Chemical B.V.)

• CELEX: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1730
• Articles: 3

Article 1 Authorisation

The substance specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘other zootechnical additives’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.

Article 2 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 feed 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 feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %

Category: zootechnical additives. Functional group: other zootechnical additives (improvement of performance parameters: weight gain or feed to gain ratio)

4d211

LANXESS Chemical B.V.

Benzoic acid

Additive composition

Benzoic acid (≥ 99,9 %) Solid form.

Characterisation of the active substance

Benzoic acid (also known as benzenecarboxylic acid and phenylcarboxylic acid)

C 7 H 6 O 2

CAS number: 65-85-0

Maximum level of the impurities:

Phthalic acid: ≤ 100 mg/kg

Biphenyl: ≤ 100 mg/kg

Analytical method

( 1 )

For the determination of benzoic acid in the feed additive, premixtures and compound feed: high performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection (HPLC-UV) – EN 17298

Weaned piglets

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5 000

5 000

1.

In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment shall be indicated.

2.

The additive shall not be used with other sources of benzoic acid or benzoates.

3.

In the directions for use of the additive, premixtures and compound feed the following shall be indicated:

‘Complementary feedingstuff containing benzoic acid shall only be fed to weaned piglets if thoroughly mixed with other feed materials of the daily ration’.

4.

The additive shall only be used in weaned piglets up to 25 kg of body weight.

5.

For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address 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.

11 July 2034

Category: zootechnical additives. Functional group: other zootechnical additives (urinary pH decrease)

4d211

LANXESS Chemical B.V.

Benzoic acid

Additive composition

Benzoic acid (≥ 99,9 %) Solid form.

Characterisation of the active substance

Benzoic acid (also known as benzenecarboxylic acid and phenylcarboxylic acid)

C 7 H 6 O 2

CAS number: 65-85-0

Maximum level of the impurities:

Phthalic acid: ≤ 100 mg/kg

Biphenyl: ≤ 100 mg/kg

Analytical method

( 1 )

For the determination of benzoic acid in the feed additive, premixtures and compound feed: high performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection (HPLC-UV) – EN 17298

Pigs for fattening

—

5 000

10 000

1.

In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment shall be indicated.

2.

The additive shall not be used with other sources of benzoic acid or benzoates.

3.

In the directions for use of the additive, premixtures and compound feed the following shall be indicated:

‘Complementary feedingstuff containing benzoic acid shall only be fed to pigs for fattening if thoroughly mixed with other feed materials of the daily ration’.

4.

For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address 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.

11 July 2034

( 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 .