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Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives intended for use in animal nutrition must be authorised and it sets out the conditions and procedures for granting such authorisation...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal nutrition must be authorised and lays down the conditions and procedures for granting such authorisation. Furthermore, the...

In the referenced article below, we reported, among other things, on the amendment to the approval of gentian tincture from Gentiana lutea L. A new approval was not granted for pet animals, which is...

In the article referenced below, we informed about the new approval of the feed additive 4-Methyl-5-vinylthiazole and the renewal of the approval for a preparation of Enterococcus lactis NCIMB 10415...

In the referenced article below, we provided information regarding the re-evaluation of pine tincture as a feed additive (Category: sensory additives. Functional group: flavouring compounds). In...

In the referenced article below, we informed about the re-evaluation of lignosulfonate as a feed additive (category: technological additives. Functional group: binders). A maximum content of 8000 mg...

In the referenced article below, we informed about the amendment to the authorisation of thaumatin as a feed additive (Category: sensory additives. Functional group: flavouring substances). The...

In the referenced article below, we provided information about the renewal of the authorisation for a preparation containing the feed additive " Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-4407". Compound feed...

With Directive 70/524/EEC, the substance "propyl gallate" was approved as a feed additive for all animal species for an indefinite period. Through Regulation (EU) 2025/281, the additive was reassessed...

The guidelines of the Fédération Européenne de l’Industrie des Aliments pour Animaux Familiers (FEDIAF) are regarded as the most important reference for pet nutrition in Europe and are used by EU...

In the referenced article below, we reported on the re-evaluations and changes to feed additives. With Regulation (EU) 2024/1989, maximum levels or recommended maximum levels have been established for...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal nutrition must be authorised, and it sets out the conditions and procedures for granting such authorisation. Furthermore, the...

In the referenced article below, we reported, among other things, on re-evaluations of various feed additives. Compound and single feedstuffs containing one of the substances black pepper essential...

With the referenced article below, we provided information regarding the extension of authorisations for the feed additives "Spanish type origanum essential oil from Thymbra capitata (L.) Cav." and...

With the referenced article below, we informed about the extensions of authorisation for the feed additives " peppermint essential oil from Mentha × piperita L.", "clary sage essential oil from Salvia...

With the referenced article below, we provided information about the correction and amendment of the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/997 concerning the feed additive "L-lysine base, liquid" (3c320)...

In the referenced article below, we reported, among other things, on the re-evaluation of various feed additives. Compound and single feedstuffs containing any of the substances cumin essential oil...

The Regulation (EU) 2025/2091 sets out requirements for good manufacturing practices (GMP) for veterinary medicinal products to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of these products. The new...

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal nutrition must be authorised and sets out the conditions and procedures for granting such authorisation. Furthermore, the...

In the referenced article, we provided information about the reapproval of the feed additive extract of red quebracho in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003. Until 10 January 2026, compound...

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 stipulates that additives intended for use in animal nutrition must be authorised and sets out the conditions and procedures for granting such authorisation. Furthermore...

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 stipulates that additives intended for use in animal nutrition must be authorised and sets out the conditions and procedures for granting such authorisation. Furthermore...

In the referenced article below, we provided information about the authorisation extensions for the feed additives "L-Tyrosine" and "Sepiolite". Feed additives and premixes containing either of these...

In the referenced article below, we provided information about the approval extensions for the feed additives "sodium ferrocyanide" and "potassium ferrocyanide". The feed additives and premixes...

In the article referenced below, we provided information regarding the approvals for the feed additive "Indigo Carmine" (formerly known as Indigo). The feed additive and premixes containing...

With the referenced article below, we informed about the amendment or corrections to the authorisations for the feed additive "Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate" (ID No. 4d1 and 4d23). The feed additive...

The Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives used in animal nutrition must be authorised and sets out the conditions and procedures for granting such authorisation. Furthermore, the...

In the referenced post below, we provided information on the extension of the authorisations for the feed additives "essential rose geranium oil," "essential eucalyptus oil," and "essential lemongrass...

In the article referenced below, we reported on the withdrawal of various feed additives from the market. Premixes that contain the feed additives listed in Annex 1 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1727 may...

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. Regulation (EU) 2025/1254...

In the referenced info letter, we reported on the new authorisation of the feed additive sunset yellow FCF according to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. Compound and individual feedstuffs containing...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the re-evaluations and renewals of the authorisations of the feed additives L-cystine (3c391), clove tincture (2b188-t), Texas cedar...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2022/415 with regard to theu se of the feed additives acetic acid (1a260), sodium diacetate (1a262) and...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the re-evaluation and renewal of the authorisations of the feed additives "Omicha tincture" (obtained from Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.)...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and specifies the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. In addition, the...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and specifies the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. In addition, the...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and specifies the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. In addition, the...

In the article referenced below, we reported on the withdrawal of various feed additives from the market. The feed additives listed in Annex 1 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1727 may continue to be placed on...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and specifies the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. In addition, the...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and specifies the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. An authorisation has now...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and governs the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. In addition, the Regulation...

In the article referenced below, we reported on the change in the authorisation of gentian tincture, among other things. A new authorisation was not granted for pets, which is why a market withdrawal...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and governs the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. In addition, the Regulation...

In the article referenced below, we informed you about Regulation (EU) 2024/1229 supplementing the Regulation on medicated feed. Specific maximum levels for cross-contamination with antimicrobial...

In the referenced article we informed about the extension of the authorisation of a preparation of Lentilactobacillus buchneri DSM 19455 as a feed additive according to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003...

In the article referenced below, we reported on the re-evaluation of various feed additives. Preparations of Lentilactobacillus plantarum DSM 3676 and 3677 and Lentilactobacillus buchneri DSM 13573...

The planned EU regulation is intended to define requirements for good manufacturing practice (GMP) for veterinary medicinal products in order to ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of these...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and governs the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. In addition, the Regulation...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and governs the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. In addition, the Regulation...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the re-evaluation of Weizmannia faecalis DSM 32016 (formerly Bacillus coagulans DSM 32016) ) as a feed additive (category: zootechnical...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and governs the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. In addition, the Regulation...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the extension of the authorisation of the feed additive "essential coriander oil" from Coriandrum sativum L. Feed additives and premixtures...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the renewal of the authorisations of the feed additives "juniper oil" and "juniper tincture" from Juniperus communis L. Feed additives and...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the extension of the authorisation of the feed additive "white essential pine oil of Pinus pinaster Aiton". Feed additives and premixtures...

In the article referenced below, we reported on the change in the authorisation of gentian tincture, among other things. A new authorisation was not granted for pets, which is why a market withdrawal...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the renewal of the authorisation of Lactobacillus plantarum (NCIMB 30083) (identification number: 1k20736) and Lactobacillus plantarum...

The guidelines of the Fédération Européenne de l'Industrie des Aliments pour Animaux Familiers (FEDIAF) are considered the most important reference for pet food in Europe and are used by EU...

The guidelines of the Fédération Européenne de l'Industrie des Aliments pour Animaux Familiers (FEDIAF) are considered the most important reference for pet food in Europe and are used by EU...

In the article referenced below, we provide information on re-evaluations and changes to feed additives. Regulation (EU) 2024/1989 established maximum levels or recommended maximum levels for 40...

In the article referenced below, we reported, among other things, on the extension of the authorisation of essential coriander oil from Coriandrum sativum L. Regulation (EU) 2024/2427 has now been...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the re-evaluation of acetic acid, calcium acetate and sodium diacetate as feed additives (category: technological additives. Functional...

In the articles referenced below, we reported on the renewals of the authorisations of "juniper essential oil" and "juniper tincture" from Juniperus communis L. and "white pine essential oil from...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and governs the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. In addition, the Regulation...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and governs the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. In addition, the Regulation...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and governs the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. In addition, the Regulation...

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. Regulation (EU) 2024/2185 has...

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. Regulation (EU) 2024/2177 has...

In the article referenced below, we reported on re-evaluations and extensions for various feed additives. Among others, the following additives were re-evaluated: Orthophosphoric acid Sodium hydroxide...

In Regulation (EU) 2024/1229, specific maximum levels for cross-contamination with antimicrobial agents in feed for non-target species and methods of analysis for these substances in feed have now...

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. Regulation (EU) 2023/1173 was...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the re-evaluation of Weizmannia faecalis DSM 32016 (formerly Bacillus coagulans DSM 32016) ) as a feed additive (category: zootechnical...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and governs the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. In addition, feed additives...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and governs the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. The extracts of red...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and governs the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. In addition, feed additives...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the re-evaluation of pine tincture as a feed additive (category: sensory additives. Functional group: flavouring). In future, a recommended...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and governs the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. In addition, feed additives...

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing such an authorisation. The following additive was...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and governs the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. The Regulation also...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the change in the authorisation of thaumatin as a feed additive (category: sensory additives. Functional group: flavouring). The...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the re-evaluation of lignosulphonate as a feed additive (category: technological additives. Functional group: binders.) A maximum level for...

Regulation (EU) 2019/4 contains special provisions for medicated feed and intermediate products. Regulation (EU) 2024/1229 has now been published to supplement it. Cross-contamination of non-target...

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The following additive was...

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. Implementing Regulation (EU)...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and governs the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. The Regulation also...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and governs the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. In addition, feed additives...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and governs the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. In addition, the regulation...

In the referenced article, we reported on the new authorisation of the feed additive extract from red quebracho according to Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003. The Regulation entered into force on 10...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The following additive was...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The following additive was...

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/6 on veterinary medicinal products, the Commission is required to draw up a list of changes to the authorisation conditions for veterinary medicinal products...

A new legal framework was created for veterinary medicinal products in the European Union with Regulation (EU) 2019/6. It has been in force since 28 January 2022 (see article no. 1884 referenced below...

A new legal framework was created for veterinary medicinal products in the European Union with Regulation (EU) 2019/6. It has been in force since 28 January 2022 (see article no. 1884 referenced below...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and governs the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. The regulation also...

EU Directive 2002/32/EC sets maximum levels and action limits for undesirable substances in animal feed. The EU Commission has now published a draft regulation to amend the directive. Existing entries...

The attached Regulation corrects and amends four regulations on feed additives. Relevant corrections and amendments are explained below. Corrigendum and amendment to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022...

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The Regulation also specifies...

In the article referenced below, we reported on Regulation (EU) 2023/2419, which lays down labelling requirements for organic pet food. A transitional period has been granted for the mandatory...

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The following additive was re...

Translation coming soon Die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1831/2003 regelt die Zulassung von Zusatzstoffen zur Verwendung in der Tierernährung sowie die Voraussetzungen und Verfahren für die Erteilung und...

Translation coming soon Die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1831/2003 regelt die Zulassung von Zusatzstoffen zur Verwendung in der Tierernährung sowie die Voraussetzungen und Verfahren für die Erteilung und...

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The following additive was...

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The following additive was...

Regulation (EU) 2019/6 regulates veterinary medicinal products and their labelling. There are two drafts that provide for changes regarding small packs and pictograms for the animal species...

The Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 lays down requirements for the production and labelling of food and feed for farm animals. Regulations for pet food are not considered in detail in the regulation...

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 governs the authorisation of additives for use in animal food and the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing this authorisation. The existing authorisations...

The substance attapulgite (a magnesium-containing mineral) is currently included in the catalogue of individual feedstuffs in Regulation (EU) No 68/2013. This Regulation (EU) 2023/1699 clearly...

The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact during their entire life cycle. Annexes I and II of the criteria for cosmetic products and animal care products are...

Regulation (EU) 2021/2148 contains the measures for the good distribution practice for veterinary medicinal products in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/6. The German language version of the...

Feed intended for particular nutritional purposes or dietetic feed are feed which, by reason of their special composition or method of manufacture, have a particular nutritional purpose. They...

In the information database "EU: Additives for pet food", we regularly report on the legal changes regarding the authorisation of additives for pet food at EU level. Since 5 April 2023, the European...

We reported on the revision of the Catalogue of feed materials in referenced article below. All amendments made to the Catalogue of feed materials, excluding the use of the feed additives sodium...

Regulation (EU) 2017/625 governs the requirements for official controls for food, feed products and materials. It also sets out rules for controls in the fields of plant health, plant protection and...

Regulation (EU) 2018/848 regulates the labelling and production of organic food and feed since January 2022. The regulation regarding the labelling of feed in Regulation (EU) 2018/848 does not address...

Since 5 April 2023, the European Commission has made the information on permitted feed additives available in an online register: Register The register is updated regularly and refers/links to the...

Annex to Regulation (EU) No 68/2013 contains the Catalogue of feed materials. The use of this Catalogue by the feed business operators shall be voluntary. However, if one of these names from the Annex...

In Information Letter No 2020_076 we reported on the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2020/354 establishing a list of feed intended for particular nutritional purposes. With the issue of this Regulation...

The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact during their entire life cycle. Decision 2014/893/EU defines criteria for the award of the Ecolabel for rinse-off...

In accordance with the new Regulation (EU) 2019/6, which applies from 28 January 2022, wholesale distributors and manufactures of veterinary medicinal products must comply with good distribution...

Animals suffering from particular illnesses such as heart failure or that are overweight often need a special diet tailored to their illness. This "feed for particular nutritional purposes" is subject...

Regulation (EU) 2019/6 will form the future legal framework for the placing on the market, manufacturing, import, export, supply, distribution, pharmacovigilance, control and the use of veterinary...