Made | 7th February 2001 | ||
Coming into operation | 2nd April 2001 |
1. | Citation and commencement |
2. | Interpretation |
3. | Prescribed material |
4. | Matters required or permitted to be contained in a statutory statement or otherwise declared |
5. | Forms of statutory statement |
6. | Register of marks |
7. | Limits of variation |
8. | Assigned meanings |
9. | Manner of packaging and sealing compound feeding stuffs, additives and premixtures |
10. | Control of feed materials |
11. | Control of additives in feeding stuffs |
12. | Control of feeding stuffs and feed materials containing undesirable substances |
13. | Control of compound feeding stuffs containing prohibited materials |
14. | Control of certain protein sources |
15. | Control of the iron content of milk replacer feeds |
16. | Control of ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid in compound feeding stuffs |
17. | Control of feeding stuffs intended for particular nutritional purposes and supplementary provisions relating to statutory statement |
18. | Modification of the Agriculture Act 1970 in relation to all feeding stuffs |
19. | Modification of the Agriculture Act 1970 in relation to imported feeding stuffs |
20. | Exemption from these Regulations |
21. | Further exemption from these Regulations |
22. | Enforcement of provisions made under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 |
23. | Modification of section 74A(3) of the Agriculture Act 1970 |
24. | Revocations |
25. | Modification of the Feeding Stuffs (Sampling and Analysis) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 |
26. | Modification of the Feeding Stuffs (Establishments and Intermediaries) Regulations 1999 |
27. | Modification of the Feeding Stuffs (Enforcement) Regulations 1999 |
1. | Methods of calculating the energy value of compound feeds |
2. | Control of feed materials |
3. | Permitted additives and provisions relating to their use |
4. | Contents of the statutory statement or other declaration (except for additives and premixtures not contained in feeding stuffs) |
5. | Contents of the statutory statement (for additives and premixtures not contained in feeding stuffs) |
6. | Limits of variation |
7. | Prescribed limits for undesirable substances |
8. | Control of certain protein sources |
9. | Permitted feeding stuffs for particular nutritional purposes and provisions relating to their use |
10. | Categories of feed materials for use in relation to compound feeding stuffs |
but excludes everything excluded from coverage of the Additives Directive by Article 1.2 and 1.3 of that Directive;
specified in Part II or III of Schedule 2, (whether or not containing any additive) and for use in oral feeding to pet animals or farmed creatures, directly as such, or after processing, in the preparation of a compound feeding stuff or as a carrier of a premixture;
(2) The additives appearing in the Section headed "Radionuclide Binders", and as numbers 3 and 4 in the Section headed "Micro-organisms", in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2785/98[22] shall be deemed for the purposes of these Regulations to be "authorised" within the meaning of that term as defined in paragraph (1).
(3) For the purposes of paragraphs 12(1) and 28(1) of Part I of Schedule 4, "protein" has the meaning given to it by Article 2 of the Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Order (Northern Ireland) 1999.
(4) In these Regulations, "botanical purity" shall be construed in accordance with paragraph 2 of Section II of Part A of the Annex to the Feed Materials Directive.
(5) Any reference in these Regulations to a numbered regulation or Schedule shall, unless the context otherwise requires, be construed as a reference to the regulation or Schedule bearing that number in these Regulations.
(6) Where, in any sub-heading, textual provision or, as the case may be, tabular or other entry in a Schedule to these Regulations, a numbered reference to a footnote appears, the footnote so numbered shall be treated as amplifying the sub-heading or textual provision or, as the case may be, as included in the tabular or other entry.
(7) Any reference in these Regulations to a numbered section shall, unless the reference is to a section of a specified Act, be construed as a reference to the section bearing that number in the Act.
(8) Any reference in these Regulations to a European Community Directive or Regulation shall be construed as a reference to that Directive or, as the case may be, Regulation, as amended as at the date these Regulations are made.
(9) The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954[23] shall apply to these Regulations as it applies to an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Prescribed material
3.
- (1) Subject to paragraph (2), for the purposes of these Regulations, the material prescribed for the purposes of sections 68(1) and 69(1) shall be any material usable as a feeding stuff, and any material usable as a feed material, premixture or additive in such a feeding stuff.
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1), section 68(2) shall cease to apply.
Matters required or permitted to be contained in a statutory statement or otherwise declared
4.
The particulars, information and instructions required, and the particulars, information and instructions permitted, to be contained in a statutory statement, or, as the case may be, otherwise declared, shall be as specified in, and shall comply with, the provisions of Schedule 4 (save in respect of additives and premixtures not contained in feeding stuffs) and, Schedule 5 (in respect of additives and premixtures not contained in feeding stuffs).
Forms of statutory statement
5.
- (1) Subject to the provisions relating to small quantities of feeding stuffs in the second paragraph of Article 16.6 of the Additives Directive, Article 5.2 of the Compound Feeding Stuffs Directive and paragraph (2) the statutory statement -
(b) in the case of such material delivered in bulk, shall take the form of a document relating to and accompanying each consignment.
(2) In the case of any feed material sold in a quantity not exceeding 10 kg, and supplied directly to the final user thereof, the statutory statement may be provided in the form of a notice in writing.
(3) The particulars, information and instructions required or permitted to be contained in the statutory statement shall -
(4) For the purposes of section 69 (marking of material prepared for sale), prescribed material which is contained in a package or other container shall be labelled or marked in the manner prescribed in relation to such material in paragraph (1) or, where applicable, (2), and such material in bulk shall be marked by the display in as close proximity to the material as may be practicable of a document relating thereto.
(5) In the case of any compound feeding stuff or feed material which is intended for export to a member State, the statutory statement shall be in one or more official Community languages, as determined by that member State.
(6) In the case of any feeding stuff, not being a zootechnical feeding stuff, which is intended for export to an EEA State which is not a member State, the statutory statement shall comply with the requirements of Article 18 of the Additives Directive as if the EEA State were a member State.
Register of marks
6.
- (1) As respects any feed material, the matters required by section 69(1) to be marked on that material may be denoted by a mark, the meaning of which can be ascertained by reference to a register kept in accordance with this regulation.
(2) In the case of any compound feeding stuff, not being of a standard formulation on general sale by the seller concerned, which is specially manufactured or mixed to the order of a purchaser -
(3) The register shall show those matters to which the mark relates, being matters required to be contained in a statutory statement relating to the material to which the mark relates, and the date of entry of those particulars in the register, and entries relating to material of a kind mentioned in paragraph (2) shall include the name and address of the purchaser, the date of the order and the amount ordered.
(4) The register shall be kept as a separate record in book form, marked on the outside "Register of marks under section 69(6) of the Agriculture Act 1970" and shall be kept on the premises where the material is held for the purpose of selling it in the course of trade for use as a feeding stuff, save that, if the material is not in the premises of the person who has the material for sale, the register shall be kept on those premises.
(5) The period for which the register is to be preserved in accordance with section 69(7) shall be six months, commencing on the first day on which none of the materials referred to in the register remains on the premises, for sale as aforesaid.
(6) The register shall be made and kept by the seller concerned.
Limits of variation
7.
- (1) Section 74(2) shall have effect, as if, after the words "this Part of this Act" there were inserted the words, "or the Feeding Stuffs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001".
(2) For the purposes of section 74, as modified by paragraph (1), the limits of variation in relation to any mis-statement in a statutory statement, document or mark, as to the nature, substance or quality of a feeding stuff or, as the case may be, feed material, where the mis-statement relates to -
(b) any vitamin or trace element specified in the first column of Part D of that Schedule, or
(c) the energy value of any feeding stuff specified in the first column of Part E of that Schedule,
shall be as set out with respect to that constituent or, as the case may be, vitamin, trace element or feeding stuff, in the corresponding entry in the second column of the relevant Part of that Schedule.
(3) Particulars with respect to any material which are contained in a statutory statement, or in any document, or which are marked on, or denoted by a mark on, the material, shall not, for the purposes of Part IV of the Act or of these Regulations, be treated as false by reason of any mis-statement therein as to the nature, substance or quality of the material, if -
Assigned meanings
8.
For the purposes of section 70, there shall be assigned to the expressions "complementary feeding stuff", "complete feeding stuff", "compound feeding stuff", "feeding stuff", "milk replacer feed", "mineral feeding stuff" and "molassed feeding stuff" in each case the meaning given by regulation 2(1) to the expression concerned.
Manner of packaging and sealing compound feeding stuffs, additives and premixtures
9.
- (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), a person shall not sell a compound feeding stuff, or any additive or premixture, unless it is in a bag or container, and that bag or container is sealed in such a way that, when the bag or container is opened, the seal is damaged and cannot be re-used.
(2) Compound feeding stuffs may be sold in bulk, in unsealed bags or in unsealed containers, in the case of -
(3) Compound feeding stuffs may be sold in bulk, or in unsealed containers, but not in unsealed bags, in the case of -
Control of feed materials
10.
- (1) A person shall not put into circulation any feed material of a description specified in column (3) of Part II of Schedule 2, under a name other than that specified in the corresponding entry in column (2) of that Part.
(2) A person shall not put into circulation any feed material of a description specified in column (1) of Part III of Schedule 2, except under a name or description, or a name and description (other than one specified in that column or in column (2) of Part II of that Schedule) sufficiently specific to indicate the nature of the material.
(3) A person shall not -
unless, in either case, the feed material was prepared by the process specified, in relation to the common name or term, in column (2), and described in column (3) of Part I of that Schedule.
(4) A person shall not put into circulation any feed material, or sell, or have in possession with a view to sale, any compound feeding stuff containing any feed material, unless -
(b) in the case of any feed material of a description specified in column (1) of Part III of that Schedule -
(5) A person shall not use any feed material to bind another feed material, if the quantity of the feed material so used exceeds 3% of the total weight of the feed material bound.
(6) Without prejudice to sections 73 and 73A, a person shall not import into Northern Ireland from any country which is neither a member State nor another part of the United Kingdom, supply (otherwise than on sale) or have in possession with a view to so supplying, any feed material, unless it is wholesome, and is not deleterious or dangerous to farmed creatures, to pet animals or, through consumption of the products of any animal fed with the feed material, to human beings.
(7) A person shall not put into circulation any feed material, in a manner likely to mislead.
(8) In paragraph 4(a) "description" shall be taken to exclude any botanical purity requirement.
Control of additives in feeding stuffs
11.
- (1) A person shall not use an additive for the purpose of animal nutrition unless any incorporation in a feeding stuff accords with paragraphs (2) to (4).
(2) Subject to regulation 21 and paragraph (8), a person shall not carry out a relevant activity in relation to an additive, unless -
(ii) the relevant activity relates to an additive referred to in any European Community Regulation specified in Part IX of that Table,
(b) where the additive is contained in a feeding stuff, it is covered by sub-paragraph (a) and, where applicable, the feeding stuff or, as the case may be, the relevant activity, complies with the relevant requirements specified in Schedule 3 or, as the case may be, with the relevant conditions required to be observed for compliance with the European Community Regulation concerned.
(3) In paragraph (2), "relevant activity", in relation to an additive, means any one or more of the following -
(4) Without prejudice to paragraph (2), a person shall not incorporate any additive into a feed material, unless -
(5) Paragraphs (1) to (4) shall not apply to any added substance which is -
(6) Subject to paragraph (8), a person shall not put into circulation, for use as a feeding stuff, any complementary feeding stuff which, when diluted as specified by the manufacturer for feeding to animals, contains any additive specified in any of Parts I to VIII of the Table to Schedule 3, or which is authorised by any European Community Regulation specified in Part IX of that Table, at a level exceeding that specified for that additive in the Part concerned or, as the case may be, in the European Community Regulation, in relation to complete feeding stuffs.
(7) A person shall not -
(8) Paragraph (2), in so far as it regulates "putting into circulation", and paragraph (6), shall not apply in relation to any additive which is excluded from the application of the Additives Directive by Article 22.
(9) A person shall not use as a feeding stuff any material containing an additive (not being one permitted to be contained in material pursuant to paragraph 5(1) of, or referred to in any of Parts I to VIII of, the Table to Schedule 3, or which is otherwise authorised) which is deleterious to farmed creatures, to pet animals, to human beings or to the environment.
Control of feeding stuffs and feed materials containing undesirable substances
12.
- (1) A person shall not sell, or have in possession with a view to sale, for use as a feeding stuff, or use as a feeding stuff, any material specified in column 2 of Part I of Schedule 7, which contains any substance specified in column 1 of that Part in excess of the level specified in relation thereto in column 3 thereof.
(2) A person shall not sell, or have in possession with a view to sale, for use as a feeding stuff, or use as a feeding stuff, any complementary feeding stuff if -
(3) A person shall not put into circulation any feed material specified in column 2 of Chapter A of Part II of Schedule 7, which contains any substance specified in column 1 of that Part in excess of the level specified in relation thereto in column 3 thereof.
(4) Without prejudice to paragraph (3), and subject to paragraph (5), a person shall not put into circulation any feed material specified in column 2 of Chapter A of Part II of Schedule 7, or in column 2 of Chapter B of that Part, which contains any substance specified in relation to the material in question in the corresponding entry in column 1 of the Chapter in question, in excess of the level specified in column 3 of Part I of that Schedule in relation to the corresponding feed material unless the feed material put into circulation -
and
(b) is accompanied by a document stating -
or the feed material is intended for supply by way of export to a third country.
(5) For the purposes of paragraph (4), no UK or EC establishment shall be considered an approved establishment unless -
(6) A person shall not mix with any feeding stuff or feed material, any feed material specified in column 2 of Chapter A of Part II of Schedule 7, if the feed material so specified contains any substance specified in the corresponding entry in column 1 of that Part in excess of the level specified in relation thereto in column 3 thereof.
(7) A person shall not put into circulation any feed material unless it is -
(8) For the purposes of paragraph (7), and without prejudice to the provisions of paragraph (3), a feed material is not sound, genuine and of merchantable quality if (were it to be incorporated into any compound feeding stuff specified in column 2 of Part I of Schedule 7) the level of any substance specified in column 1 of that Part, and contained in the feed material, would exceed the level specified for that substance in column 3 of that Part in relation to the compound feeding stuff in question.
(9) Where a person has or has had in his possession or control, for the purposes of a trade or business, any feeding stuff or feed material and becomes aware -
he shall immediately notify the Agency and an inspector appointed under section 67(3) by the authority which by virtue of section 67(1) has the duty to enforce Part IV of the Act in relation to the feeding stuff or feed material in question.
(10) For the purposes of the foregoing provisions of this regulation -
whether or not containing additives, for oral feeding to pet animals, to farmed creatures or to animals living freely in the wild, and "complementary feeding stuff", "complete feeding stuff" and "compound feeding stuff" shall be construed accordingly; and
(b) "feed material" means a product or substance within the definition of "feed materials" in Article 2(b) of Council Directive 1999/29/EC on undesirable substances and products in animal nutrition[25].
Control of compound feeding stuffs containing prohibited materials
13.
- (1) A person shall not sell, or have in possession with a view to sale, for use as a compound feeding stuff, or use as a compound feeding stuff, any material which contains -
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1), except sub-paragraph (e), "waste" shall mean material of any applicable category listed in Annex 1 to Council Directive 75/442/EEC[26] on waste, which is discarded or intended or required to be discarded.
Control of certain protein sources
14.
- (1) Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), a person shall not sell, or have in possession with a view to sale, for use as a feeding stuff or as a protein source in a feeding stuff, any material belonging to a product group specified in column 1 of Schedule 8, unless that material -
(2) Subject to paragraph (3), a person shall not sell, or have in possession with a view to sale, for use as a feeding stuff, or use as a feeding stuff, any product obtained from yeasts of the "Candida" variety cultivated on n-alkanes.
(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) shall not apply in relation to any material or product excluded from application of the Certain Products Directive by Article 16 thereof.
(4) Paragraph (1) shall not apply in the circumstances authorised for derogation by Article 3.2 of the Certain Products Directive.
Control of the iron content of milk replacer feeds
15.
A person shall not sell, or have in possession with a view to sale, any milk replacer feed intended for calves of up to 70 kilograms live weight, which has an iron content of less than 30 milligrams per kilogram of the complete feeding stuff at a moisture content of 12%.
Control of ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid in compound feeding stuffs
16.
- (1) Subject to paragraph (2), a person shall not sell, or have in possession with a view to sale -
(2) Paragraph (1)(b) shall not apply to the sale of any compound feeding stuff which -
if the level of ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid is declared in the statutory statement as a percentage of the feeding stuff as such.
Control of feeding stuffs intended for particular nutritional purposes and supplementary provisions relating to statutory statement
17.
- (1) A person shall not sell, or have in possession with a view to sale, any feeding stuff intended for a particular nutritional purpose unless -
(2) Schedule 10 shall have effect as specified in Schedule 4.
Modification of the Agriculture Act 1970 in relation to all feeding stuffs
18.
- (1) Subsection (1) of section 66 shall have effect as if -
whether or not containing additives, for oral feeding to pet animals or farmed creatures;";
(2) Subsection (2)(b) of section 66 shall have effect as if the following were substituted for it -
(3) Sections 73 and 73A shall have effect as if, for the words "animals of any description prescribed for the purpose of the definition of "feeding stuff" in section 66(1) of this Act" there were substituted the words "any farmed creatures".
(4) Section 85 shall have effect as if -
Modification of the Agriculture Act 1970 in relation to imported feeding stuffs
19.
- (1) In relation to feeding stuffs which have been imported, section 69(1) shall continue to have effect subject to the modifications provided for in the following paragraph.
(2) The words "and in either case before it is removed from the premises" shall be deleted.
Exemption from these Regulations
20.
Insofar as provisions of these Regulations implement the Compound Feeding Stuffs Directive they shall not apply in the circumstances specified in Article 14(c) of that Directive.
Further exemption from these Regulations
21.
The provisions of regulation 11(2) (insofar as they regulate the putting into circulation of additives and material containing additives), and the provisio ns of regulation 11(7)(a), shall not apply in the circumstances specified in Article 9q5 of the Additives Directive.
Enforcement of provisions made under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972
22.
Insofar as any provision of these Regulations is made under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972, that provision shall be enforced as if it were made under those provisions of Part IV of the Act under which the other provisions of these Regulations are made, and the provisions of that Part shall apply accordingly.
Modification of section 74A(3) of the Agriculture Act 1970
23.
- (1) For the purposes of the provisions specified in paragraph (2), section 74A(3) shall have effect as if, for the words "regulations under subsection (1), or fails to comply with any other provision of the regulations," there were substituted the words "any provision specified in regulation 24(2) of the Feeding Stuffs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001".
(2) The provisions specified for the purposes of paragraph (1) are regulations 10(1), (2), (3)(a), (4) (in relation to putting into circulation) (6) and (7), 11(3)(a), (c) and (d), (4), (6) and (7) and 12(3), (4), (6), (7) and (9).
Revocations
24.
The Feeding Stuffs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995[28], the Feeding Stuffs (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996[29], the Feeding Stuffs (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998[30], the Feeding Stuffs (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998[31] and the Feeding Stuffs (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999[32] are hereby revoked.
Modification of the Feeding Stuffs (Sampling and Analysis) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999
25.
In the Feeding Stuffs (Sampling and Analysis) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999[33] -
Point 1 of Annex 1 to Directive 72/199/EEC (as replaced entirely by the Annex to Directive 1999/79/EC)(4) |
"
O.J. No. L123, 29.5.72, p. 6. (O.J./SE 1966-1972 supplement p. 74). O.J. No. L209, 7.8.1999, p. 23.. " |
Modification of the Feeding Stuffs (Establishments and Intermediaries) Regulations 1999
26.
- (1) The provisions of the Feeding Stuffs (Establishments and Intermediaries) Regulations 1999[35] specified in paragraph (2) shall have effect in Northern Ireland as if, after the words "the Feeding Stuffs (Sampling and Analysis) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999", wherever they occur, there were added the words ", as modified by the Feeding Stuffs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001,".
(2) The provisions referred to in paragraph (1) are regulations 98(8) and (9), 99 and 106(1).
Modification of the Feeding Stuffs (Enforcement) Regulations 1999
27.
In the Feeding Stuffs (Enforcement) Regulations 1999[36] -
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety on
7th February 2001.
L.S.
John McGrath
A Senior Officer of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
where in either case the percentage of nitrogen-free extract is calculated by subtracting from 100 the total of the percentages of moisture(7), ash(6), protein(1), oils and fats(2) and fibre(8).
NB Where the results of analysis are to be given on a dry matter basis, this may be achieved by analysing either the dried material, or fresh material and correcting for the moisture content.
(1) Determined by the method of analysis for protein specified in Point 2 of Annex 1 to Directive 72/199/EC[37].
(2) Determined by the appropriate procedure set out in the method of analysis for oils and fats specified in Part IV of the Annex to Directive 71/393/EEC[38].
(3) Determined by the method of analysis for starch specified in Point 1 of Annex 1 to Directive 72/199/EC[39].
(4) Determined by the method of analysis for sugar specified in Point 12 of the Annex to Directive 71/250/EEC[40].
(5) Determined by the method detailed in the booklet "Prediction of Energy Values of Compound Feeding Stuffs for Farm Animals" (published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Publications, London SE99 7JT).
(6) Determined by the method of analysis for ash specified in Point 5 of the Annex to Directive 71/250/EEC[41].
(7) Determined by the method of analysis for moisture specified in Part I of the Annex to Directive 71/393/EEC[42].
(8) Determined by the method of analysis for fibre specified in Point 3 of Annex 1 to Directive 73/46/EEC[43].
Process | Definition | Common name or term | |
(1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
1 | Concentration(1) | Increase in certain contents by removing water or other constituents | Concentrate |
2 | Decortication(2) | Complete or partial removal of outer layers from grains, seeds, fruits nuts and others | Decorticated, partially decorticated |
3 | Drying | Dehydration by artificial or natural processes | Dried (sun or artificially) |
4 | Extraction | Removal either by organic solvent of fat or oil from certain materials or by aqueous solvent of sugar or other water-soluble components. In the case of the use of organic solvent, the resulting product must be technically free of such solvent | Extracted (in the case of oil-containing materials), molasses, pulp (in the case of products containing sugar or other water-soluble components) |
5 | Extrusion | Pressing of material through an orifice under pressure. (See also pregelatinisation) | Extruded |
6 | Flaking | Rolling of moist heat-treated material | Flakes |
7 | Flour milling | Physical processing of grain to reduce particle size and facilitate separation into constituent fractions (principally flour, bran and middlings) | Flour, bran, middlings(3), feed |
8 | Heating | General term covering a number of heat treatments carried out under specific conditions to influence the nutritional value or the structure of the material | Toasted, cooked, heat treated |
9 | Hydrogenation | Transformation of unsaturated glycerides into saturated glycerides (of oils and fats) | Hardened, partially hardened |
10 | Hydrolysis | Breakdown into simpler chemical constituents by appropriate treatment with water and possibly either enzymes or acid/alkali | Hydrolysed |
11 | Pressing(4) | Removal by mechanical extraction (by a screw or other type of press), with or without a slight heating, of fat/oil from oil-rich materials or of juice from fruits or other vegetable products | Expeller(5) (in case of oil-containing materials) Pulp, pomace (in case of fruits, etc.) Pressed pulp (in case of sugar-beet) |
12 | Pelleting | Special shaping by compression through a die | Pellet, pelleted |
13 | Pregelatinisation | Modification of starch to improve markedly its swelling properties in cold water | Pregelatinised(6), puffed |
14 | Refining | Complete or partial removal of impurities in sugars, oils, fats and other natural materials by chemical/ physical treatment | Refined, partially refined |
15 | Wet-milling | Mechanical separation of the component parts of kernel/grain, sometimes after steeping in water, with or without sulphur dioxide, for the extraction of starch | Germ, gluten, starch |
16 | Crushing | Mechanical processing of grain or other feed materials to reduce their size | Crushed, crushing |
17 | Desugaring | Complete or partial removal of mono- and disaccharides from molasses and other material containing sugar by chemical or physical means | Desugared, partially desugared |
1.
CEREAL GRAINS, THEIR PRODUCTS AND BY-PRODUCTS
Number | Name | Description | Compulsory declarations |
(1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
1.01 | Oats | Grains of Avena sativa L. and other cultivars of oats | |
1.02 | Oat flakes | Product obtained by steaming and rolling dehusked oats. It may contain a small proportion of oat husks | Starch |
1.03 | Oat middlings | By-product obtained during the processing of screened, dehusked oats into oat groats and flour. It consists principally of oat bran and some endosperm | Fibre |
1.04 | Oat hulls and bran | By-product obtained during the processing of screened oats into oat groats. It consists principally of oat hulls and bran | Fibre |
1.05 | Barley | Grains of Hordeum vulgare L. | |
1.06 | Barley middlings | By-product obtained during the processing of screened, dehusked barley into pearl barley, semolina or flour | Fibre |
1.07 | Barley protein | Dried by-product of starch production from barley. It consists principally of protein obtained from starch separation | Protein Starch |
1.08 | Rice, broken | By-product of preparation of polished or glazed rice Oryza sativa L. It consists principally of undersized and/or broken grains | Starch |
1.09 | Rice bran (brown) | By-product of the first polishing of dehusked rice. It consists principally of particles of the aleurone layer, endosperm and germ | Fibre |
1.10 | Rice bran (white) | By-product of the polishing of dehusked rice. It consists principally of particles of the aleurone layer, endosperm and germ | Fibre |
1.11 | Rice bran with calcium carbonate | By-product of the polishing of dehusked rice. It consists principally of silvery skins, particles of the aleurone layer, endosperm and germ; it contains varying amounts of calcium carbonate resulting from the polishing process |
Fibre Calcium carbonate |
1.12 | Fodder meal of parboiled rice | By-product of the polishing of dehusked pre-cooked rice. It consists principally of silvery skins, particles of the aleurone layer, endosperm, germ; it contains varying amounts of calcium carbonate resulting from the polishing process |
Fibre Calcium carbonate |
1.13 | Ground fodder rice | Product obtained by grinding fodder rice, consisting either of green, chalky or unripe grains, sifted out during the milling of husked rice, or of normal dehusked grains which are yellow or spotted | Starch |
1.14 | Rice germ expeller | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing of the germ of rice to which parts of the endosperm and testa still adhere |
Protein Fat Fibre |
1.15 | Rice germ, extracted | By-product of oil manufacture obtained by extraction of the germ of rice to which parts of the endosperm and testa still adhere | Protein |
1.16 | Rice starch | Technically pure rice starch | Starch |
1.17 | Millet | Grains of Panicum miliaceum L. | |
1.18 | Rye | Grains of Secale cereale L. | |
1.19 | Rye middlings(1) | By-product of flour manufacture, obtained from screened rye. It consists principally of particles of endosperm, with fine fragments of the outer skins and some grain waste | Starch |
1.20 | Rye feed | By-product of flour manufacture, obtained from screened rye. It consists principally of fragments of the outer skins, and of particles of grain from which less of the endosperm has been removed than in rye bran | Starch |
1.21 | Rye bran | By-product of flour manufacture, obtained from screened rye. It consists principally of fragments of the outer skins, and of particles of grain from which most of the endosperm has been removed | Fibre |
1.22 | Sorghum | Grains of Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench s.l. | |
1.23 | Wheat | Grains of Triticum aestivum (L.), Triticum durum Desf. and other cultivars of wheat | |
1.24 | Wheat middlings(2) | By-product of flour manufacture, obtained from screened grains of wheat or dehusked spelt. It consists principally of particles of endosperm with fine fragments of the outer skins and some grain waste | Starch |
1.25 | Wheat feed | By-product of flour manufacture, obtained from screened grains of wheat or dehusked spelt. It consists principally of fragments of the outer skins and of particles of grain from which less of the endosperm has been removed than in wheat bran | Fibre |
1.26 | Wheat bran(3) | By-product of flour manufacture, obtained from screened grains of wheat or dehusked spelt. It consists principally of fragments of the outer skins and of particles of grain from which the greater part of the endosperm has been removed | Fibre |
1.27 | Wheat germ | By-product of flour milling consisting essentially of wheat germ, rolled or otherwise, to which fragments of endosperm and outer skin may still adhere |
Protein Fat |
1.28 | Wheat gluten | Dried by-product of the manufacture of wheat starch. It consists principally of gluten obtained during the separation of starch | Protein |
1.29 | Wheat gluten feed | By-product of the manufacture of wheat starch and gluten. It is composed of bran, from which the germ has been partially removed or not, and gluten, to which very small amounts of the components of the screening of the grain as well as very small amounts of residues of the starch hydrolysis process may be added |
Protein Starch |
1.30 | Wheat starch | Technically pure starch obtained from wheat | Starch |
1.31 | Pre-gelatinised wheat starch | Product consisting of wheat starch largely expanded by heat treatment | Starch |
1.32 | Spelt | Grains of spelt Triticum spelta L., Tricicum dioccum Schrank, Triticum monococcum | |
1.33 | Triticale | Grains of triticum X secale hybrid | |
1.34 | Maize | Grains of Zea mays L. | |
1.35 | Maize middlings(4) | By-product of the manufacture of flour or semolina from maize. It consists principally of fragments of the outer skins and of particles of grain from which less of the endosperm has been removed than in maize bran | Fibre |
1.36 | Maize bran | By-product of the manufacture of flour or semolina from maize. It consists principally of outer skins and some maize germ fragments, with some endosperm particles | Fibre |
1.37 | Maize germ expeller | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing of dry or wet processed maize germ to which parts of the endosperm and testa may still adhere |
Protein Fat |
1.38 | Maize germ, extracted | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of dry or wet processed maize germ to which parts of the endosperm and testa may still adhere | Protein |
1.39 | Maize gluten feed(5) | By-product of the wet manufacture of maize starch. It is composed of bran and gluten, to which the broken maize obtained from screening at an amount no greater than 15% of the product and/or the residues of the steeping liquor used for the production of alcohol or other starch-derived products, may be added. The product may also include residues from the oil extraction of maize germs obtained also by a wet process |
Protein Starch Fat, if >4.5% |
1.40 | Maize gluten | Dried by-product of the manufacture of maize starch. It consists principally of gluten obtained during the separation of the starch | Protein |
1.41 | Maize starch | Technically pure starch obtained from maize | Starch |
1.42 | Pre-gelatinised maize starch(6) | Product consisting of maize starch largely expanded by heat treatment | Starch |
1.43 | Malt culms | By-product of malting, consisting mainly of dried rootlets of germinated cereals | Protein |
1.44 | Brewers' dried grains | By-product of brewing obtained by drying residues of malted and unmalted cereals and other starchy products | Protein |
1.45 | Distillers' dried grains(7) | By-product of alcohol distilling obtained by drying solid residues of fermented grain | Protein |
1.46 | Distillers' dark grains(8) | By-product of alcohol distilling obtained by drying solid residues of fermented grain to which pot ale syrup or evaporated spent wash has been added | Protein |
2.01 | Groundnut, partially decorticated, expeller | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing of partially decorticated groundnuts Arachis hypogaea L. and other species of Arachis. (Maximum fibre content 16% in the dry matter) |
Protein Fat Fibre |
2.02 | Groundnut, partially decorticated, extracted | By-product of oil manufacture obtained by extraction of partially decorticated grounds. (Maximum fibre content 16% in the dry matter) |
Protein Fibre |
2.03 | Groundnut, decorticated, expeller | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing of decorticated groundnuts |
Protein Fat Fibre |
2.04 | Groundnut, decorticated, extracted | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of decorticated grounds |
Protein Fibre |
2.05 | Rape seed(1) | Seeds of rape Brassica napus L. ssp. oleifera (Metzg.) Sinsk., of Indian sarson Brassica napus L. Var. Glauca (Roxb.) O.E. Schulz and of rape Brassica napa ssp. oleifera (Metzg.) Sinsk. (Minimum botanical purity 94%) | |
2.06 | Rape seed, expeller(1) | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of seeds of rape. (Minimum botanical purity 94%) |
Protein Fat Fibre |
2.07 | Rape seed, extracted(1) | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of seeds of rape. (Minimum botanical purity 94%) | Protein |
2.08 | Rape seed hulls | By-product obtained during dehulling of rape seeds | Fibre |
2.09 | Safflower seed, partially decorticated, extracted | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of partially decorticated seeds of safflower Carthamus tinctorius L. |
Protein Fibre |
2.10 | Copra expeller | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing the dried kernel (endosperm) and outer husk (tegument) of the seed of the coconut palm Cocos nucifera L. |
Protein Fat Fibre |
2.11 | Copra, extracted | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of the dried kernel (endosperm) and outer husk (tegument) of the seed of the coconut palm | Protein |
2.12 | Palm kernel expeller | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing of palm kernels Elaeis guineensis Jacq. Corozo oleifera (HBK) L. H. Bailey (Elaeis melanocca auct.) from which as much as possible of the hard shell has been removed |
Protein Fibre Fat |
2.13 | Palm kernel, extracted | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of palm kernels from which as much as possible of the hard shell has been removed |
Protein Fibre |
2.14 | Soya (bean), toasted | Soya beans (Glycine max. L. Merr.) subjected to an appropriate heat treatment. (Urease activity maximum 0.4 mg N/g × min.) | |
2.15 | Soya (bean), extracted, toasted | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained from soya beans after extraction and appropriate heat treatment. (Urease activity maximum 0.4mg N/g × min.) |
Protein Fibre, if >8% |
2.16 | Soya (bean), dehulled, extracted, toasted | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained from dehulled soya beans after extraction and appropriate heat treatment. (Maximum fibre content 8% in the dry matter). (Urease activity maximum 0.5mg N/g × min.) | Protein |
2.17 | Soya (bean) protein concentrate | Product obtained from dehulled, fat extracted soya beans, subjected to a second extraction to reduce the level of nitrogen-free extract | Protein |
2.18 | Vegetable oil(2) | Oil obtained from plants | Moisture, if >1%. |
2.19 | Soya (bean) hulls | By-product obtained during dehulling of soya beans | Fibre |
2.20 | Cotton seed | Seeds of cotton Gossypium spp. from which the fibres have been removed |
Protein Fibre Fat |
2.21 | Cotton seed, partially decorticated, extracted | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of seeds of cotton from which the fibres and part of the husks have been removed. (Maximum fibre 22.5% in the dry matter.) |
Protein Fibre |
2.22 | Cotton seed expeller | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing of seeds of cotton from which the fibres have been removed |
Protein Fibre Fat |
2.23 | Niger seed expeller | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing of seeds of the niger plant Guizotia abyssinica (Lf) Cass. (Ash insoluble in HC1: maximum 3.4%) |
Protein Fat Fibre |
2.24 | Sunflower seed | Seeds of the sunflower Helianthus annuus L. | |
2.25 | Sunflower seed, extracted | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of seeds of the sunflower | Protein |
2.26 | Sunflower seed, partially decorticated, extracted | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of seeds of the sunflower from which part of the husks has been removed. (Maximum fibre 27.5% in the dry matter) |
Protein Fibre |
2.27 | Linseed | Seeds of linseed Linum usitatissimum L. (Minimum botanical purity 93%) | |
2.28 | Linseed expeller | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing of linseed. (Minimum botanical purity 93%) |
Protein Fat Fibre |
2.29 | Linseed, extracted | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of linseed. (Minimum botanical purity 93%) | Protein |
2.30 | Olive pulp | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of pressed olives Olea europea L. separated as far as possible from parts of the kernel |
Protein Fibre |
2.31 | Sesame seed expeller | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing of seeds of the sesame plant Sesamum indicum L. (Ash insoluble in HCl: maximum 5%) |
Protein Fibre Fat |
2.32 | Cocoa bean, partially decorticated, extracted | By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of dried and roasted cocoa beans Theobroma cacao L. from which part of the husks has been removed |
Protein Fibre |
2.33 | Cocoa husks | Teguments of the dried and roasted beans of Theobroma cacao L. | Fibre |
3.01 | Chick peas | Seeds of Cicer arietinum L. | |
3.02 | Guar meal, extracted | By-product obtained after extraction of the mucilage from seeds of Cyanopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub | Protein |
3.03 | Ervil | Seeds of Ervum ervilia L. | |
3.04 | Chickling vetch(1) | Seeds of Lathyrus sativus L. submitted to an appropriate heat treatment | |
3.05 | Lentils | Seeds of Lens culinaris a.o. Medik | |
3.06 | Sweet lupins | Seeds of Lupinus spp. Low in bitter seed content | |
3.07 | Beans, toasted | Seeds of Phaseolus or Vigna spp. submitted to an appropriate heat treatment to destroy toxic lectines | |
3.08 | Peas | Seeds of Pisum spp. | |
3.09 | Pea middlings | By-product obtained during the manufacture of pea-flour. It consists principally of particles of cotyledon, and to a lesser extent, of skins |
Protein Fibre |
3.10 | Pea bran | By-product obtained during the manufacture of pea meal. It is composed mainly of skins removed during the skinning and cleaning of peas | Fibre |
3.11 | Horse beans | Seeds of Vicia faba L. spp. faba var. equina Pers. and var. minuta (Alef.) Mansf. | |
3.12 | Monantha vetch | Seeds of Vicia monanthos Desf. | |
3.13 | Vetches | Seeds of Vicia sativa L. var. sativa and other varieties |
4.01 | (Sugar) beet pulp | By-product of the manufacture of sugar, consisting of extracted and dried pieces of sugar beet Beta vulgaris L. ssp. vulgaris var. altissima Doell. (Maximum content of ash insoluble in HCl: 4.5% of dry matter) | Content of ash insoluble in HCl, if >3.5% of dry matter. Total sugar calculated as sucrose, if >10.5% |
4.02 | (Sugar) beet molasses | By-product consisting of the syrupy residue collected during the manufacture or refining of beet sugar |
Total sugar calculated as sucrose. Moisture, if >28% |
4.03 | (Sugar) beet pulp, molassed | By-product of the manufacture of sugar comprising dried sugar-beet pulp, to which molasses have been added. (Maximum content of ash insoluble in HCl: 4.5% of dry matter) |
Total sugar calculated as sucrose. Content of ash insoluble in HC1, if >3.5% of dry matter |
4.04 | (Sugar) beet vinasse | By-product obtained after the fermentation of beet molasses in the production of alcohol, yeast, citric acid and other organic substances |
Protein Moisture, if >35% |
4.05 | (Beet) sugar(1) | Sugar extracted from sugar beet | Sucrose |
4.06 | Sweet potato | Tubers of Ipomoea batatas (L.) Poir, regardless of their presentation | Starch |
4.07 | Manioc(2) | Roots of Manibot esculenta Crantz, regardless of their presentation. (Maximum content of ash insoluble in HCl: 4.5% of dry matter) |
Starch Content of ash insoluble in HCl, if >3.5% of dry matter |
4.08 | Manioc starch(3), puffed | Starch obtained from manioc roots, greatly expanded by appropriate heat treatment | Starch |
4.09 | Potato pulp | By-product of the manufacture of potato starch (Solanum tuberosum L.) | |
4.10 | Potato starch | Technically pure potato starch | Starch |
4.11 | Potato protein | Dried by-product of starch manufacture composed mainly of protein substances obtained after the separation of starch | Protein |
4.12 | Potato flakes | Product obtained by rotary drying of washed, peeled or unpeeled steamed potatoes |
Starch Fibre |
4.13 | Potato juice condensed | By-product of the manufacture of potato starch from which proteins and water have been partly removed |
Protein Ash |
4.14 | Pre-gelatinised potato starch | Product consisting of potato starch largely solubilised by heat treatment | Starch |
5.01 | Carob pods | Product obtained by crushing the dried fruits (pods) of the carob tree Ceratonia seliqua L., from which the locust beans have been removed | Fibre |
5.02 | Citrus pulp | By-product obtained by pressing citrus fruit Citrus ssp. during the production of citrus juice | Fibre |
5.03 | Fruit pulp(1) | By-product obtained by pressing pomaceous or stone fruit during the production of fruit juice | Fibre |
5.04 | Tomato pulp | By-product obtained by pressing tomatoes Solanum lycopersicum Karst. during the production of tomato juice | Fibre |
5.05 | Grape pips, extracted | By-product obtained during the extraction of oil from grape pips | Fibre, if >45% |
5.06 | Grape pulp | Grape pulp dried rapidly after the extraction of alcohol from which as much as possible of the stalks and pips have been removed | Fibre, if >25% |
5.07 | Grape pips | Pips extracted from grape pulps, from which the oil has not been removed |
Fat Fibre, if >45% |
6.01 | Lucerne meal(1) | Product obtained by drying and milling young lucerne Medicago sativa L. and Medicago var. Martyn. It may contain up to 20% young clover or other forage crops dried and milled at the same time as the lucerne |
Protein Fibre Ash insoluble in HC1, if >3.5% of dry matter |
6.02 | Lucerne pomace | Dried by-product obtained by pressing of the juice from lucerne | Protein |
6.03 | Lucerne protein concentrate | Product obtained by artificially drying fractions of lucerne press juice, which has been centrifuged and heat treated to precipitate the proteins |
Carotene Protein |
6.04 | Clover meal(1) | Product obtained by drying and milling young clover Trifolium spp. It may contain up to 20% young lucerne or other forage crops dried and milled at the same time as the clover |
Protein Fibre Ash insoluble in HC1, if >3.5% of dry matter |
6.05 | Grass meal(1)(2) | Product obtained by drying and milling young forage plants |
Protein Fibre Ash insoluble in HC1, if >3.5% of dry matter |
6.06 | Cereals straw(3) | Straw of cereals | |
6.07 | Cereals straw, treated(4) | Product obtained by an appropriate treatment of cereals straw | Sodium, if treated with NaOH |
7.01 | (Sugar) cane molasses | By-product consisting of the syrupy residue collected during the manufacture or refining of sugar from sugar cane Saccharum officianrum L. | Total sugar calculated as sucrose Moisture, if >30% |
7.02 | (Sugar) cane vinasse | By-product obtained after the fermentation of cane molasses in the production of alcohol, yeast, citric acid or other organic substances |
Protein Moisture, if >35% |
7.03 | (Cane) sugar(1) | Sugar extracted from sugar cane | Sucrose |
7.04 | Seaweed meal | Product obtained by drying and crushing seaweed, in particular brown seaweed. This product may have been washed to reduce the iodine content | Ash |
8.01 | Skimmed-milk powder | Product obtained by drying milk from which most of the fat has been separated |
Protein Moisture, if >5% |
8.02 | Buttermilk powder | Product obtained by drying the liquid which remains after butter churning |
Protein Fat Lactose Moisture, if >6% |
8.03 | Whey powder | Product obtained by drying the liquid which remains after cheese, quark and casein making or similar processes |
Protein Lactose Moisture, if >8% Ash |
8.04 | Whey powder, low in sugar | Product obtained by drying whey from which the lactose has been partly removed |
Protein Lactose Moisture, if >8% Ash |
8.05 | Whey protein powder(1) | Product obtained by drying the protein compounds extracted from whey or milk by chemical or physical treatment |
Protein Moisture, if >8% |
8.06 | Casein powder | Product obtained from skimmed or buttermilk by drying casein precipitated by means of acids or rennet |
Protein Moisture, if >10% |
8.07 | Lactose powder | The sugar separated from milk or whey by purification and drying |
Lactose Moisture, if >5% |
9.01 | Meat meal(1) | Product obtained by heating, drying and grinding whole or parts of warm-blooded land animals from which the fat may have been partially extracted or physically removed. The product must be substantially free of hooves, horn, bristle, hair and feathers, as well as digestive tract content (minimum protein content 50% in dry matter). (Maximum total phosphorus content: 8%) |
Protein Fat Ash Moisture, if >8% |
9.02 | Meat-and-bone meal(1) | Product obtained by heating, drying and grinding whole or parts of warm-blooded land animals from which the fat may have been partially extracted or physically removed. The product must be substantially free of hooves, horn, bristle, hair and feathers, as well as digestive tract content |
Protein Fat Ash Moisture, if >8% |
9.03 | Bone meal | Product obtained by heating, drying and finely grinding bones of warm-blooded land animals from which the fat has been largely extracted or physically removed. The product must be substantially free of hooves, horn, bristle, hair and feathers, as well as digestive tract content |
Protein Ash Moisture, if >8% |
9.04 | Greaves | Residual product of the manufacture of tallow, lard and other extracted or physically removed fats of animal origin |
Protein Fat Moisture, if >8% |
9.05 | Poultry meal(1) | Product obtained by heating, drying and grinding by-products from slaughtered poultry. The product must be substantially free of feathers |
Protein Fat Ash Ash insoluble in HC1 >3.3% Moisture, if >8% |
9.06 | Feather meal, hydrolysed | Product obtained by hydrolysing, drying and grinding poultry feathers |
Protein Ash insoluble in HC1 >3.4% Moisture, if >8% |
9.07 | Blood meal | Product obtained by drying the blood of slaughtered warm-blooded animals. The product must be substantially free of foreign matter |
Protein Moisture, if >8% |
9.08 | Animal fat(2) | Product composed of fat from warm-blooded land animals | Moisture, if >1% |
10.01 | Fish meal(1) | Product obtained by processing whole or parts of fish from which part of the oil may have been removed and to which fish solubles may have been re-added |
Protein Fat Ash, if >20% Moisture, if >8% |
10.02 | Fish solubles, condensed | Product obtained during manufacture of fish meal which has been separated and stabilised by acidification or drying |
Protein Fat Moisture, if >5% |
10.03 | Fish oil | Oil obtained from fish or parts of fish | Moisture if >1% |
10.04 | Fish oil, refined, hardened | Oil obtained from fish or parts of fish which has been refined and subjected to hydrogenation |
Iodine number Moisture, if >1% |
11.01 | Calcium carbonate(1) | Product obtained by grinding sources of calcium carbonate, such as limestone, oyster or mussel shells, or by precipitation from acid solution |
Calcium Ash insoluble in HC1 if >5% |
11.02 | Calcium and magnesium carbonate | Natural mixture of calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate |
Calcium Magnesium |
11.03 | Calcareous marine algae (Maerl) | Product of natural origin obtained from calcareous algae, ground or granulated |
Calcium Ash insoluble in HC1 if >5% |
11.04 | Magnesium oxide | Technically pure magnesium oxide (MgO) | Magnesium |
11.05 | Magnesium sulphate | Technically pure magnesium sulphate (MsSO4.7H2O) |
Magnesium Sulphur |
11.06 | Dicalcium phosphate(2) | Precipitated calcium monohydrogen phosphate from bones or inorganic sources (CaHPO4.xH2O) |
Calcium Total phosphorus |
11.07 | Mono-dicalcium phosphate | Product obtained chemically and composed of equal parts of dicalcium phosphate and mono-calcium phosphate (CaHPO4 - Ca(H2PO4)2.H2O) |
Total phosphorus Calcium |
11.08 | Defluorinated rock phosphate | Product obtained by grinding purified and appropriately defluorinated natural phosphates |
Total phosphorus Calcium |
11.09 | Degelatinised bone meal | Degelatinsed, sterilised and ground bones from which the fat has been removed |
Total phosphorus Calcium |
11.10 | Monocalcium phosphate | Technically pure calcium-bis (dihydrogenphosphate) (Ca(H2PO4)2.xH2O) |
Total phosphorus Calcium |
11.11 | Calcium-magnesium phosphate | Technically pure calcium-magnesium phosphate |
Calcium Magnesium Total phosphorus |
11.12 | Mono-ammonium phosphate | Technically pure mono-ammonium phosphate (NH4H2PO4) |
Total nitrogen Total phosphorus |
11.13 | Sodium chloride(1) | Technically pure sodium chloride or product obtained by grinding natural sources of sodium chloride, such as (rock) and (marine) salt | Sodium |
11.14 | Magnesium propionate | Technically pure magnesium propionate | Magnesium |
11.15 | Magnesium phosphate | Product consisting of technically pure (dibasic) magnesium phosphate (MgHPO4.xH2O) |
Total phosphorus Magnesium |
11.16 | Sodium-calcium-magnesium phosphate | Product consisting of sodium-calcium- magnesium phosphate |
Total phosphorus Magnesium Calcium Sodium |
11.17 | Mono-sodium phosphate | Technically pure mono-sodium phosphate (NaH2PO.H2O) |
Total phosphorus Sodium |
11.18 | Sodium bicarbonate | Technically pure sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) | Sodium |
12.01 | Bakery and pasta products and by-products(1) | Product or by-product obtained from the manufacture of bread, including fine bakers' wares, biscuits or pasta |
Starch Total sugar calculated as sucrose |
12.02 | Confectionery products and by-products(1) | Product or by-product obtained from the manufacture of confectionery including chocolate | Total sugar calculated as sucrose |
12.03 | Products and by-products of pastry and ice-cream making(1) | Product or by-product obtained from the manufacture of pastry, cakes or ice-cream |
Starch Total sugar expressed as sucrose Fat |
12.04 | Fatty acids | By-product obtained during the deacidification, by means of lye or by distillation of oils and fats of unspecified vegetable or animal origin |
Fat Moisture, if >1% |
12.05 | Salts of fatty acids(2) | Product obtained by saponification of fatty acids with calcium, sodium or potassium hydroxide |
Fat Ca (or Na or K, when appropriate) |
Feed material | Compulsory declaration | |
(1) | (2) | |
1. | Cereal grains | |
2. | Products and by-products of cereal grains |
Starch, if >20% Protein, if >10% Fat, if >5% Fibre |
3. | Oil seeds, oil fruits | |
4. | Products and by-products of oil seeds, oil fruits |
Protein, if >10% Fat, if >5% Fibre |
5. | Legume seeds | |
6. | Products and by-products of legume seeds |
Protein, if >10% Fibre |
7. | Tubers, roots | |
8. | Products and by-products of tubers and roots |
Starch Fibre Ash insoluble in HC1, if >3.5% |
9. | Other products and by-products of the sugar beet processing industry |
Fibre, if >15% Total sugar, calculated as sucrose Ash insoluble in HC1, if >3.5% |
10. | Other seeds and fruits, their products and by-products |
Protein Fibre Fat, if >10% |
11. | Forages and roughage |
Protein, if >10% Fibre |
12. | Other plants, their products and by-products |
Protein, if >10% Fibre |
13. | Products and by-products of the sugar cane processing industry |
Fibre, if >15% Total sugar calculated as sucrose |
14. | Milk products and by-products |
Protein Moisture, if >5% Lactose, if >10% |
15. | Land animal products |
Protein, if >10% Fat, if >5% Moisture, if >8% |
16. | Fish, other marine animals, their products and by-products |
Protein, if >10% Fat, if >5% Moisture, if >8% |
17. | Minerals | Relevant minerals |
18. | Miscellaneous |
Protein, if >10% Fibre Fat, if >10% Starch, if >30% Total sugar, calculated as sucrose, if >10% |
4.
No material shall contain any added emulsifier, stabiliser, thickener or gelling agent named or described in column 2 of Chapter B of Part III unless -
5.
- (1) Any material may contain any added vitamin (not being vitamin A, D2 or D3) or any pro-vitamin or chemically well defined substance having a similar effect.
(2) No material may contain any added vitamin A, D2 or D3 unless -
6.
- (1) No material shall contain any added trace element identified in column 2 of Part V and coming from a source specified in relation to it in columns 3 and 4 of Part V in proportions which, taking into account of any such trace element which is naturally present, exceed the maximum content specified in relation thereto in column 6 of that Part.
(2) No material shall contain any added trace element so identified, from a source so specified, unless the material is for a species or category of animal listed opposite the source in question in column 5 of that Part.
(3) No material shall contain any added trace element so identified and from a source so specified which does not comply with the conditions (if any) specified in respect of that source in column 7 of that Part.
7.
No material shall contain -
8.
- (1) No material shall contain any added preservative named or described in columns 2 and 3 of Chapter A of Part VII, unless the material complies with the conditions (if any) specified in relation thereto in column 4 of that Chapter.
(2) No material shall contain any added preservative specified in columns 2 and 3 of Chapter B of Part VII which, taking into account any such preservative which is naturally present, exceeds, the maximum content specified in relation thereto in column 5.
(3) No material shall contain any added preservative specified in columns 2 and 3 of Chapter B of Part VII unless the material is for a species or category of animal listed opposite the preservative in question in column 4 of that Chapter, and is used in accordance with the specifications, if any, laid down in respect of it in columns 5 to 7 thereof.
9.
No material shall contain any acidity regulator, except that material intended for use as a pet food for dogs or cats may contain any of the acidity regulators named in Part VIII.
10.
Unless otherwise stated, any maximum or minimum specified for the content in any feeding stuff of any additive, in the relevant Part of Parts I to VIII[44], or in the relevant European Community Regulation specified in Part IX[45], is so specified by reference to a complete feeding stuff with a moisture content of 12%.
11.
The second paragraph of Article 9q1 of the Additives Directive shall have effect in relation to any additive covered by a European Community Regulation specified in Part IX.
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 |
EEC No. | Name or Description | Chemical Formula | Maximum content (mg/kg in complete feeding stuff) | Conditions |
E300 | L-Ascorbic acid | C6H8O6 | All feeding stuffs | |
E301 | Sodium L-ascorbate | C6H7O6Na | All feeding stuffs | |
E302 | Calcium Di(L-ascorbate) | C12H14O12Ca. 2H2O | All feeding stuffs | |
E303 | 5,6 Diacetyl-L-ascorbic acid | C10H12O5 | All feeding stuffs | |
E304 | 6-Palmitoyl-L-ascorbic acid | C22H38O7 | All feeding stuffs | |
E306 | Tocopherol-rich extracts of natural origin | All feeding stuffs | ||
E307 | Synthetic alpha-tocopherol | C29H50O2 | All feeding stuffs | |
E308 | Synthetic gamma-tocopherol | C28H48O2 | All feeding stuffs | |
E309 | Synthetic delta-tocopherol | C27H46O2 | All feeding stuffs | |
E310 | Propyl gallate | C10H12O5 | 100 alone or together | All feeding stuffs |
E311 | Octyle gallate | C15H22O5 | 100 alone or together | All feeding stuffs |
E312 | Dodecyl gallate | C19H30O5 | 100 alone or together | All feeding stuffs |
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | Column 6 |
EEC No. | Name or Description | Chemical formula, description | Kind of animal permitted | Maximum content (mg/kg in complete feedingstuffs) | Conditions |
1.
Carotenoids and xanthophylls: |
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E160c | Capsanthin | C40H56O3 | Poultry | 80 (alone or with the other carotenoids and xanthophylls) | |
E160e | Beta-apo-8'-carotenal | C30H40O | Poultry | 80 (alone or with the other carotenoids and xanthophylls) | |
E160f | Ethyl ester of beta-apo-8'-carotenoic acid | C32H44O2 | Poultry | 80 (alone or with the other carotenoids and xanthophylls) | |
E161b | Lutein | C40H56O2 | Poultry | 80 (alone or with the other carotenoids and xanthophylls) | |
E161c | Cryptoxanthin | C40H56O | Poultry | 80 (alone or with the other carotenoids and xanthophylls) | |
E161g | Canthaxanthin | C40H52O2 |
(a) Poultry (b) Salmon, trout |
80 | Use permitted from the age of 6 months onwards. The mixture of canthaxanthin with astaxanthin is allowed provided that the total concentration of the mixture does not exceed 100 mg/kg in the complete feeding stuff |
(c) Dogs, cats and ornamental fish |
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E161h | Zeaxanthin | C40H56O2 | Poultry | 80 (alone or with other carotenoids and xanthophylls) | |
E161i | Citranaxanthin | C33H44O | Laying hens | 80 (alone or with other carotenoids and xanthophylls) | |
E161j | Astaxanthin | C40H52O4 |
(a) Salmon, trout |
100 | Use only permitted from the age of 6 months onwards. The mixture of astaxanthin with canthaxanthin is allowed provided that the total concentration of the mixture does not exceed 100 mg/kg in the complete feeding stuff |
(b) Ornamental fish |
- | - | |||
2.
Other colourants: |
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E102 | Tartrazine | C16H9N4Na3O9S2 | Ornamental fish | - | - |
E110 | Sunset yellow FCF | C16H10N2Na2O7S2 | Ornamental fish | - | - |
E124 | Ponceau 4R | C20H11N2Na3O10S3 | Ornamental fish | - | - |
E127 | Erythrosine | C20H6I4Na2O5.H2O | Ornamental fish | - | - |
E131 | Patent Blue V | Calcium salt of the disulphonic acid of m-hydroxytetra ethyl diamino triphenylcarbinol anhydride |
(a) All species or categories of animals with the exception of dogs and cats |
- | Permitted in animal feedingstuffs only in products processed from: (i) waste products of foodstuffs, (ii) denatured cereals of manioc flour, or (iii) other base substances denatured by means of these agents or coloured during technical preparation to ensure the necessary identification during manufacture |
(b) Dogs and cats |
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E132 | Indigotine | C16H8N2Na2O8S2 | Ornamental fish | - | - |
E141 | Chlorophyll copper complex | - | Ornamental fish | - | - |
E142 | Acid Brilliant Green BS, (Lissamine Green) | Sodium salt of 4,4'-bis (dimethylamino) diphenylmethy- lene-2-naphthol- 3,6-disulphonic acid |
(a) All species or categories of animals with the exception of dogs, cats and ornamental fish |
- | Permitted in animal feeding stuffs only in products processed from: (i) waste products of foodstuffs, (ii) denatured cereals or manioc flour, or (iii) other base substances denatured by means of these agents or coloured during technical preparation to ensure the necessary identification during manufacture |
(b) Dogs, cats and ornamental fish |
- | - | |||
E153 | Carbon black | C | Ornamental fish | - | - |
E160B | Bixin | C25H30O4 | Ornamental fish | - | - |
E172 | Iron oxide, red | Fe2O3 | Ornamental fish | - | - |
3.
All colourants (other than Patent Blue V and Acid Brilliant Green BS) at present permitted for use in human food by European Community legislation as implemented by Regulations made under the Food Safety Act (Northern Ireland) 1991[46] |
- |
(a) All species or categories of animals with the exception of dogs and cats |
- |
Permitted in animal feeding-stuffs only in products processed from:
(ii) other base substances, with the exception of cereals and manioc flour, denatured by means of these agents or coloured during technical preparation to ensure the necessary identification during manufacture |
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(b) Dogs and cats |
- | - |
EEC No. | Name or description | Conditions |
E322 | Lecithins | All feeding stuffs |
E400 | Alginic acid | All feeding stuffs |
E401 | Sodium alginate | All feeding stuffs |
E402 | Potassium alginate | All feeding stuffs |
E404 | Calcium alginate | All feeding stuffs |
E405 | Propylene glycol alginate (propan-1,2-diol alginate) | All feeding stuffs |
E406 | Agar | All feeding stuffs |
E407 | Carrageenan | All feeding stuffs |
E410 | Locust bean gum (carob gum) | All feeding stuffs |
E411 | Tamarind seed flour | All feeding stuffs |
E412 | Guar gum (guar flour) | All feeding stuffs |
E413 | Tragacanth | All feeding stuffs |
E414 | Acacia (gum arabic) | All feeding stuffs |
E415 | Xanthan gum | All feeding stuffs |
E420 | D-Glucitol (sorbitol) | All feeding stuffs |
E421 | Mannitol | All feeding stuffs |
E422 | Glycerol | All feeding stuffs |
E440 | Pectins | All feeding stuffs |
E460 | Mycrocrystalline cellulose | All feeding stuffs |
E460(ii) | Cellulose powder | All feeding stuffs |
E461 | Methylcellulose | All feeding stuffs |
E462 | Ethylcellulose | All feeding stuffs |
E463 | Hydroxypropylcellulose | All feeding stuffs |
E464 | Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose | All feeding stuffs |
E465 | Ethylmethylcellulose | All feeding stuffs |
E466 | Carboxymethylcellulose (sodium salt of carboxymethyl ether of cellulose) | All feeding stuffs |
E470 | Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of edible fatty acids, alone or in mixtures, derived either from edible fats or distilled edible fatty acids | All feeding stuffs |
E471 | Monoacyl and diacylglycerols (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) | All feeding stuffs |
E472 | Monoacyl and diacylglycerols esterified with the following acids: | All feeding stuffs |
(a) acetic (b) lactic (c) citric (d) tartaric (e) monoacetyltartaric and diacetyltartaric |
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E473 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids (esters of saccharose and edible fatty acids) | All feeding stuffs |
E474 | Mixture of sucrose esters of monoacyl and diacylglycerols (sucroglycerides) | All feeding stuffs |
E475 | Polyglycerol esters of non-polymerised edible fatty acids | All feeding stuffs |
E477 | Propylene glycol esters of fatty acids (propan-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids) | All feeding stuffs |
E480 | Stearoyl-2-lactylic acid | All feeding stuffs |
E481 | Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate | All feeding stuffs |
E482 | Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate | All feeding stuffs |
E483 | Stearyl tartrate | All feeding stuffs |
E484 | Glycerol poly(ethylene glycol)ricinoleate | All feeding stuffs |
E486 | Dextrans | All feeding stuffs |
E491 | Sorbitan monostearate | All feeding stuffs |
E492 | Sorbitan tristearate | All feeding stuffs |
E493 | Sorbitan monolaurate | All feeding stuffs |
E494 | Sorbitan mono-oleate | All feeding stuffs |
E495 | Sorbitan monopalmitate | All feeding stuffs |
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 |
EEC No. | Name or Description | Kind of animal Permitted | Maximum Content (mg/kg in complete feeding stuff) | Conditions |
E403 | Ammonium Alginate | All species of animals except aquarium fish | All feeding stuffs | |
E418 | Gellan Gum (Polytetrasaccharide containing glucose, glucuronic acid and rhamonose (2:1:1) produced by Pseudomonas elodea (ATCC31466)) | Dogs, Cats | No limit | Feeding stuffs with a moisture content exceeding 20% |
E432 | Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate | All species of animals | 5000 (alone or with other Polysorbates | Milk replacer feeds only |
E433 | Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan mono-oleate | All species of animals | 5000 (alone or with other Polysorbates | Milk replacer feeds only |
E434 | Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monopalmitate | All species of animals | 5000 (alone or with other Polysorbates | Milk replacer feeds only |
E435 | Polyoxeyethylene (20) sorbitan monostearate | All species of animals | 5000 (alone or with other Polysorbates | Milk replacer feeds only |
E436 | Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate | All species of animals | 5000 (alone or with other Polysorbates | Milk replacer feeds only |
E450b(i) | Pentasodium triphosphate | Dogs, Cats | 5000 | All feeding stuffs |
E487 | Polyethyleneglycol esters of fatty acids from soya oil | Calves | 6000 | Milk replacer feeds only |
E488 | Polyoxyethylated glycerides of tallow fatty acids | Calves | 5000 | Milk replacer feeds only |
E489 | Ethers of polyglycerol and of alcohols obtained by the reduction of oleic and palmitic acids | Calves | 5000 | Milk replacer feeds only |
E490 | Propan-1, 2-diol | Dairy cows Calves | 12000 | All feeding stuffs |
Cattle for fattening | 36000 | All feeding stuffs | ||
Lambs | 36000 | All feeding stuffs | ||
Kids | 36000 | All feeding stuffs | ||
Swine | 36000 | All feeding stuffs | ||
Poultry | 36000 | All feeding stuffs | ||
E496 | Poly(ethylene glycol) 6000 | All species of animals | 300 | |
E497 | Polyoxypropylene- polyoxyethylene polymers (M.W. 6800-9000) | All species of animals | 50 | All feeding stuffs |
E498 | Partial polyglycerol esters of polycondensed fatty acids of caster oil (polyglycerol polyricinoleate) | Dogs | No limit | All feeding stuffs |
E499 | Cassia Gum | Dogs, Cats | 17600 | Feeding stuffs with a moisture content exceeding 20% |
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | |
EEC No. | Vitamin | Kind of animal permitted | Maximum content (international units per kilogram in complete feeding stuff) or of the daily ration | Conditions | |
E672 | A | Chickens for fattening | 13500 | All feeding stuffs except feeding stuffs for young animals | |
Ducks for fattening | 13500 | All feeding stuffs except feeding stuffs for young animals | |||
Turkeys for fattening | 13500 | All feeding stuffs except feeding stuffs for young animals | |||
Lambs for fattening | 13500 | All feeding stuffs except feeding stuffs for young animals | |||
Pigs for fattening | 13500 | All feeding stuffs except feeding stuffs for young animals | |||
Bovines for fattening | 13500 | All feeding stuffs except feeding stuffs for young animals | |||
Calves for fattening | 25000 | Only milk replacers | |||
Other species of animals | - | All feeding stuffs | |||
E670 | D2 | Pigs | 2000 | ||
Piglets | 10000 | In milk replacer feeds only | Simultaneous use of Vitamin D2 and D3 prohibited | ||
or | Cattle | 4000 | |||
Calves | 10000 | In milk replacer feeds only | Simultaneous use of Vitamin D2 and D3 prohibited | ||
Sheep | 4000 | ||||
Lambs | 10000 | In milk replacer feeds only | Simultaneous use of Vitamin D2 and D3 prohibited | ||
Horses | 4000 | ||||
Other species of animals except poultry and fish | 2000 | ||||
E671 | D3 | Pigs | 2000 | ||
Piglets | 10000 | In milk replacer feeds only | Vitamin D2 and D3 prohibited | ||
Cattle | 4000 | ||||
Calves | 10000 | In milk replacer feeds only | Simultaneous use of Vitamin D2 and D3 prohibited | ||
Sheep | 4000 | ||||
Lambs | 10000 | In milk replacer feeds only | Simultaneous use of Vitamin D2 and D3 prohibited | ||
Horses | 4000 | ||||
Chickens for fattening | 5000 | ||||
Turkeys | 5000 | ||||
Other poultry | 3000 | ||||
Fish | 3000 | ||||
Other species of animals | 2000 |
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | Column 6 | Column 7 |
EEC No. | Element | Name of Additive | Chemical Formula | Kind of Animal Permitted | Maximum content of the element mg/kg in complete feeding stuffs | Conditions |
E1 | Iron-Fe | Ferrous carbonate | FeCO3 | all animals | 1250 (total) | - |
Ferrous chloride, tetrahydrate | FeCl2.4H2O | all animals | 1250 (total) | - | ||
Ferric chloride, hexahydrate | FeCl3.6H2O | all animals | 1250 (total) | - | ||
Ferrous citrate, hexahydrate | Fe3(C6H5O7)2.6H2O | all animals | 1250 (total) | - | ||
Ferrous fumarate | FeC4H2O4 | all animals | 1250 (total) | - | ||
Ferrous lactate, trihydrate | Fe(C3H5O3)2.3H2O | all animals | 1250 (total) | - | ||
Ferric oxide | Fe2O3 | all animals | 1250 (total) | - | ||
Ferrous sulphate, monohydrate | FeSO4.H2O | 1250 (total) | - |
Permitted:
- subject to the mandatory provisions of Commission Regulations (EEC) No. 368/77 and (EEC) No. 443/77.
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Ferrous sulphate, hepta-hydrate | FeSO4.7H2O | all animals | 1250 (total) |
Permitted:
- subject to the mandatory provisions of Commission Regulations (EEC) No. 368/77 and (EEC) No. 443/77.
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Ferrous Chelate of Amino Acids hydrate | Fe(x) 1-3.nH2O (where (x) equals an anion of any amino acid derived from hydrolysed Soya Protein) Molecular weight not exceeding 1500 | all animals | - | - | ||
E2 | Iodine-I | Calcium iodate, hexahydrate | Ca(IO3)2.6H2O | equines: fish; other species of animals | 4 (total): | - |
Calcium iodate, anhydrous | Ca(IO3)2 | equines: fish; other species of animals | 20 (total) | - | ||
Sodium iodide | NaI | equines: fish; other species of animals | 10 (total) | - | ||
Potassium iodide | KI | equines: fish; other species of animals | - | - | ||
E3 | Cobalt-Co | Cobaltous acetate, tetrahydrate | Co(CH3COO)2.4H2O | all animals | 10 (total) | |
Basic cobaltous carbonate, monohydrate | 2CoCO3.3Co(OH)2.H2O | all animals | 10 (total) | |||
Cobaltous chloride, hexahydrate | CoCl2.6H2O | all animals | 10 (total) | |||
Cobaltous sulphate, heptahydrate | CoSO4.7H2O | all animals | 10 (total) | |||
Cobaltous sulphate, monohydrate | CoSO4.H2O | all animals | 10 (total) | |||
Cobaltous nitrate, hexahydrate | Co(NO3)2.6H2O | all animals | 10 (total) | |||
E4 | Copper-Cu |
Cupric acetate, monohydrate Basic cupric carbonate, monohydrate Cupric chloride, dihydrate Cupric methionate Cupric oxide Cupric sulphate, pentahydrate |
Cu(CH3.COO)2.H2O CuCO3.Cu(OH)2.H2O CuCl2.2H2O Cu(C3H10NO2S)2 CuO CuSO4.5H2O |
Pigs for fattening: - up to 16 weeks - from 17th week to six months - over six months Breeding pigs: Calves: - milk replacers: - other complete feeding stuffs: Ovines: Other species of animals: |
175 (total) 100 (total) 35 (total) 35 (total) 30 (total) 50 (total) 15 (total) 35 (total) |
- - - - - - - - |
Cupric sulphate, monohydrate Cupric sulphate, pentahydrate |
CuSO4.H2O CuSO4.5H2O |
Pigs for fattening: - up 16 weeks - from 17th week to six months - over six months Breeding pigs: Ovines: Other species of animals with the exception of calves: |
175 (total) 100 (total) 35 (total) 35 (total) 15 (total) 35 (total) |
Denatured skimmed milk powder and compound feeding stuffs manufactured from denatured skimmed milk powder: - Subject to the relevant provisions of Commission Regulations (EEC) No. 368/77 and (EEC) No. 443/77. - Declaration of the amount of copper added, expressed as the element on the label or package or the container of denatured skimmed milk powder. |
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Manganese-Mn | Manganous carbonate | MnCO3 | all animals | 250 (total) | - | |
Manganous chloride, tetrahydrate | MnCl2.4H2O | all animals | 250 (total) | - | ||
Manganous hydrogen phosphate, trihydrate | MnHPO4.3H2O | all animals | 250 (total) | - | ||
Manganous oxide | MnO | all animals | 250 (total) | - | ||
Manganic oxide | Mn2O3 | all animals | 250 (total) | - | ||
Manganous sulphate, tetrahydrate | MnSO4.4H2O | all animals | 250 (total) | - | ||
Manganous sulphate, monohydrate | MnSO4.H2O | all animals | 250 (total) | - | ||
E6 | Zinc-Zn | Zinc lactate, trihydrate | Zn(C3H5O3)2.3H2O | all animals | 250 (total) | - |
Zinc acetate, dihydrate | Zn(CH3.COO)2.2H2O | all animals | 250 (total) | - | ||
Zinc carbonate | ZnCO3 | all animals | 250 (total) | - | ||
Zinc chloride, monohydrate | ZnCl2.H2O | all animals | 250 (total) | - | ||
Zinc oxide | ZnO | all animals | 250 (total) | Maximum content of lead 600 mg/kg | ||
Zinc sulphate, heptahydrate | ZnSO4.7H2O | all animals | 250 (total) | - | ||
Zinc sulphate, monohydrate | ZnSO4.H2O | all animals | 250 (total) | - | ||
E7 | Molybdenum-Mo | Ammonium molybdate | (NH4)6Mo7O24.4H2O | all animals | 2.5 (total) | |
Sodium molybdate | Na2MoO4.2H2O | all animals | - | |||
E8 | Selenium-Se | Sodium selenite | Na2SeO3 | all animals | 0.5 (total) | - |
Sodium selenate | Na2SeO4 | all animals | 0.5 (total) | - |
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | Column 6 |
EEC No. | Additives | Chemical Formula | Species or category of animal permitted | Maximum age | Maximum contents mg/kg of complete feeding stuff |
1.
All natural products and corresponding synthetic products 2. Artificial substances: |
- | All animals | - | - | |
E954(i) | Saccharin | C7H5NO3S | Piglets | Four months | 150 |
E954(ii) | Calcium saccharin | C14H8CaN2O6S2 | Piglets | Four months | 150 |
E954(iii) | Sodium saccharin | C7H4NNaO3S | Piglets | Four months | 150 |
E959 | Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone | C28H36O15 | Piglets | Four months | 35 |
Dogs | 35 | ||||
Calves | 30 | ||||
Ovines | 30 |
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
EEC No. | Name or Description | Chemical Formula | Conditions |
E200 | Sorbic acid | C6H8O2 | All feeding stuffs |
E201 | Sodium sorbate | C6H7O2Na | All feeding stuffs |
E202 | Potassium sorbate | C6H7O2K | All feeding stuffs |
E203 | Calcium sorbate | C12H14O4Ca | All feeding stuffs |
E237 | Sodium formate | CHO2Na | All feeding stuffs |
E238 | Calcium formate | C2H2O4Ca | All feeding stuffs |
E260 | Acetic acid | C2H4O2 | All feeding stuffs |
E261 | Potassium acetate | C2H3O2K | All feeding stuffs |
E262 | Sodium diacetate | C4H7O4Na | All feeding stuffs |
E263 | Calcium acetate | C4H6O4Ca | All feeding stuffs |
E270 | Lactic acid | C3H6O3 | All feeding stuffs |
E280 | Propionic acid | C3H6O2 | All feeding stuffs |
E281 | Sodium propionate | C3H5O2Na | All feeding stuffs |
E282 | Calcium propionate | C6H10O4Ca | All feeding stuffs |
E283 | Potassium propionate | C3H5O2K | All feeding stuffs |
E284 | Ammonium propionate | C3H9O2N | All feeding stuffs |
E295 | Ammonium formate | CH5O2N | All feeding stuffs |
E296 | DL-Malic acid | C4H6O5 | All feeding stuffs |
E297 | Fulmaric acid | C4H4O4 | All feeding stuffs |
E325 | Sodium lactate | C3H5O3Na | All feeding stuffs |
E326 | Potassium lactate | C3H5O3K | All feeding stuffs |
E327 | Calcium lactate | C6H10O6Ca | All feeding stuffs |
E330 | Citric acid | C6H8O7 | All feeding stuffs |
E331 | Sodium citrates | - | All feeding stuffs |
E332 | Potassium citrates | - | All feeding stuffs |
E333 | Calcium citrates | - | All feeding stuffs |
E334 | L-Tartaric acid | C4H6O6 | All feeding stuffs |
E335 | Sodium L-tartrates | - | All feeding stuffs |
E336 | Potassium L-tartrates | - | All feeding stuffs |
E337 | Potassium sodium L-tartrate | C4H4O6KNa.4H2O | All feeding stuffs |
E338 | Orthophosphoric acid | H3PO4 | All feeding stuffs |
E507 | Hydrochloric acid | HCl | for use in silage only |
E513 | Sulphuric acid | H2SO4 | for use in silage only |
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | Column 6 | Column 7 |
EEC No. | Name or Description | Chemical formula | Kind of animal permitted | Maximum content (mg/kg in complete feeding stuff) | Minimum content (mg/kg in complete feeding stuff) | Conditions |
E222 | Sodium hydrogensulphite (Sodium bisulphite) | NaHSO3 | Dogs and Cats | 500 alone or together expressed as SO2 | All feeding stuffs except unprocessed meat and fish | |
E223 | Disodium disulphite (Sodium metabisulphite) | Na2S2O5 | Dogs and Cats | 500 alone or together expressed as SO2 | All feeding stuffs except unprocessed meat and fish | |
E250 | Sodium nitrite | NaNO2 | Dogs and Cats | 100 (feeding stuffs with a moisture content exceeding 20% only) | ||
E214 | Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate | C9H10O3 | Pet animals | No limit | All feeding stuffs | |
E215 | Sodium ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate | C9H9O3Na | Pet animals | No limit | All feeding stuffs | |
E216 | Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate | C10H12O3 | Pet animals | No limit | All feeding stuffs | |
E217 | Sodium propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate | C10H11O3Na | Pet animals | No limit | All feeding stuffs | |
E218 | Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate | C8H8O3 | Pet animals | No limit | All feeding stuffs | |
E219 | Sodium methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate | C8H7O3Na | Pet animals | No limit | All feeding stuffs | |
E490 | Propan- 1, 2-diol | C3H8O2 | Dogs | 53,000 | All feeding stuffs | |
E240 | Formaldehyde | CH2O | All species of animals Pigs up to the age of six months | No limit (for silage only) 600 (skimmed milk only) | ||
E285 | Methylpropionic acid | C4H8O2 | Ruminants at the beginning of rumination | 4,000 | 1,000 |
Column 1 | Column 2 |
EEC No. | Additive |
E170 | Calcium carbonate |
E296 | DL- and L-Malic acid |
- | Ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate |
- | Diammonium hydrogen orthophosphate |
E339(i) | Sodium dihydrogen orthophosphate |
E339(ii) | Disodium hydrogen orthophosphate |
E339(iii) | Trisodium orthophosphate |
E340(i) | Potassium dihydrogen orthophosphate |
E340(ii) | Dipotassium hydrogen orthophosphate |
E340(iii) | Tripotassium orthophosphate |
E341(i) | Calcium tetrahydrogen diorthophosphate |
E341(ii) | Calcium hydrogen orthophosphate |
E350(i) | Sodium malate (Salt of DL- or L-Malic acid) |
E450(a)(i) | Disodium dihydrogen diphosphate |
E450(a)(iii) | Tetrasodium diphosphate |
E450(a)(iv) | Tetrapotassium diphosphate |
E450(b)(i) | Pentasodium triphosphate |
E450(b)(ii) | Pentapotassium triphosphate |
E500(i) | Sodium carbonate |
E500(ii) | Sodium hydrogen carbonate |
E500(iii) | Sodium sesquicarbonate |
E501(ii) | Potassium hydrogen carbonate |
E503(i) | Ammonium carbonate |
E503(ii) | Ammonium hydrogen carbonate |
E507 | Hydrochloric acid |
E510 | Ammonium chloride |
E513 | Sulphuric acid |
E524 | Sodium hydroxide |
E525 | Potassium hydroxide |
E526 | Calcium hydroxide |
E529 | Calcium oxide |
E540 | Dicalcium diphosphate |
2.
Where any person sells, or otherwise puts into circulation, any feeding stuff to which there has been added in the course of manufacture or preparation for putting into circulation, an authorised additive of any of the kinds specified below (other than as an authorised intermediate product or an authorised medicated premix) and which is not excluded from application of the Additives Directive by Article 22 of that Directive, the following particulars shall be contained in the statutory statement -
(b) for vitamin A, D or E, the name of the vitamin, and the active substance level (in the case of vitamin A or D) or the alpha-tocopherol level as acetate (in the case of vitamin E), whether naturally present or added, together in either case with an indication of the period during which that level will remain present but where more than one of these vitamins is present, either the period for each or only the shortest of such periods;
(c) for copper, the name of the additive and the total level of the element, whether naturally present or added;
(d) for enzymes -
(e) for micro-organisms -
3.
In relation to the additives specified below, the following particulars may be contained in the statutory statement in addition to those required by paragraph 2 -
4.
Any amount referred to -
5.
By way of exception to paragraph 4(a), any amount referred to in paragraph 2(c), 3(a) or 3(b) may be expressed as a percentage by weight, unless the amount is less than 0.1% by weight, in which case it shall be expressed in milligrams per kilogram or micrograms per kilogram as appropriate.
6.
The particulars required or permitted by paragraphs 2 or 3 to be included in the statutory statement may be accompanied (in the case of any additive not being an enzyme or a micro-organism) by the trade name or the EC registration number of any additive named therein.
7.
Subject to paragraphs 8 to 11, in the case of any feed material which is sold, or otherwise put into circulation, by any person, the following particulars shall be contained in the statutory statement -
(b) in the case of any feed material of a kind specified in column (1) of Part III to Schedule 2 -
(c) in the case of any feed material -
8.
The particulars specified in paragraph 7(a)(ii) and (b)(ii) and (c)(ii) to (iv) shall not be required where -
9.
- (1) In the case of any feed material which -
in the circumstances specified in the introductory paragraph of Article 6.2 of the Feed Materials Directive, provisional details of the particulars specified in paragraph 7(a)(ii), (b)(ii) and (c)(ii) to (iv) may be provided, if the requirements of sub-paragraph (2) are observed.
(2) The requirements of this sub-paragraph are observed if -
(c) the person responsible as aforesaid provides the final particulars in question to the person to whom the feed material is supplied, and to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development within 10 days of its arrival in Northern Ireland;
(3) Where the requirements of sub-paragraph (2) are observed, it shall be the duty of the inspector concerned to notify the European Commission that, in relation to the feed material concerned, the provisional particulars concerned have been provided, and to inform the Commission of the nature of those particulars.
10.
- (1) The particulars specified in paragraph 7 shall not be required in the case of any feed material of animal or vegetable origin, in its natural state, fresh or preserved, and which is not treated with an additive other than any preservative, if the feed material is provided by a farmer-producer to a breeder-user, both of whom carry on business in the United Kingdom.
(2) For the purposes of this paragraph, "farmer-producer" and "breeder-user" shall have the same meanings as in the Feed Materials Directive.
11.
- (1) The particulars specified in paragraph 7(a)(ii), (b)(ii), and (c)(ii) to (vii) shall not be required in the case of any feed material which is a by-product of vegetable or animal origin derived from agro-industrial processing, and which has a moisture content greater than 50%.
(2) For the purposes of this paragraph, "agro-industrial processing" shall have the same meaning as in the Feed Materials Directive.
12.
- (1) Where any person sells, or otherwise puts into circulation, any feed material comprising protein derived from mammalian tissue but containing no mammalian meat and bone meal, and intended for animals other than pet animals, the statutory statement shall contain the declaration specified in sub-paragraph (2).
(2) The declaration referred to in sub-paragraph (1) is -
13.
Where any person sells, or otherwise puts into circulation, any feed material comprising or containing mammalian meat and bone meal, and intended for animals other than pet animals, the statutory statement shall contain the following declaration -
14.
- (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), in the case of any compound feeding stuff, the following particulars shall be contained in the statutory statement -
(2) In the case of -
15.
In the case of any compound feeding stuff, the following particulars shall be declared either in the statutory statement, or elsewhere on the package, label or container (in which case the statutory statement shall indicate where they are to be found) -
except that, where an expiry date for a period is required to be declared by paragraph 2(b) or 3(b), and is earlier than the appropriate date otherwise required by this paragraph, that expiry date shall be used as the appropriate date; and
(c) the batch number if the date of manufacture is not declared.
16.
- (1) In the case of any compound feeding stuff other than a whole grain mix, the statutory statement -
for consistency with Article 5 of the Compound Feeding Stuffs Directive.
(2) In the case of a whole grain mix, the statutory statement may include such of the declarations provided for in the columns of Part II of this Schedule, as may be included for consistency with Article 5 of the Compound Feeding Stuffs Directive.
17.
- (1) In the case of any compound feeding stuff other than a whole grain mix, the moisture content shall be declared in the statutory statement if it exceeds the following levels -
milk replacer feeds and other compound feeding stuffs with a milk product content exceeding 40% | 7% |
mineral feeding stuffs containing no organic substances | 5% |
mineral feeding stuffs containing organic substances | 10% |
other compound feeding stuffs | 14% |
and the use of one of those forms of declaration shall preclude the use of either of the others, save-
19.
- (1) Subject to paragraph 26(2) and paragraph 3 of Chapter B of Schedule 9, in the case of any compound feeding stuff for animals other than pet animals, all the feed materials shall be declared in the statutory statement in descending order of weight, either by their specific names or by the names of the categories in Part II of Schedule 10 to which they belong.
(2) The use of either of these forms of declaration shall preclude the use of the other, save -
20.
Where any declaration under paragraphs 18 or 19 is by specific names, any feed material described in column 3 of Part II of Schedule 2 shall be declared by the corresponding name specified in column 2 of that Part (the inclusion of any word appearing in brackets in that column being optional).
21.
In the case of any compound feeding stuff having a level of ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid not exceeding the relevant level specified in regulation 16(1)(a) or, as the case may be, (b), that level may be declared in the statutory statement as a percentage of the feeding stuff as such.
22.
In the case of any compound feeding stuff, the following particulars may be included in the statutory statement -
23.
- (1) In the case of any complementary feeding stuff which contains any additive in excess of the maximum content in relation to complete feeding stuffs specified for that additive in the relevant Part of Parts I to VIII of the Table to Schedule 3 or, as the case may be, in the relevant European Community Regulation specified in Part IX of that Table, and which is not covered by Article 22 of the Additives Directive, the instructions for use in the statutory statement shall state, according to the species and age of the animal, the maximum quantity in grams or kilograms of the feeding stuff which, under these Regulations, may be given per animal per day, and shall be so formulated that, when they are correctly followed, the final content of the additive in relation to complete feeding stuffs does not exceed the maximum so specified in relation to them.
(2) Sub-paragraph (1) shall not apply to any products delivered to manufacturers of compound feeding stuffs or to their suppliers.
24.
- (1) In the particulars required or permitted by paragraphs 15 to 19 and 21 to be set out in the statutory statement -
(2) An expression of an amount as being within a range of percentages set out in the statutory statement shall not be regarded as compliance with sub-paragraph (1).
25.
- (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), in the case of any compound pet food, or of any feeding stuff intended for a particular nutritional purpose for animals other than pet animals, particular attention may be drawn in the statutory statement, or elsewhere on the package, label or container, to the presence or low content of one or more feed materials which are essential aspects of the characteristics of the feeding stuff.
(2) Where particular attention is drawn to the presence or low content of any feed material, as permitted by sub-paragraph (1), the minimum or maximum content, expressed in terms of the percentage by weight of that feed material shall be clearly indicated -
26.
- (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), in the case of any feeding stuff intended for a particular nutritional purpose, the following particulars shall be contained in the statutory statement -
(2) The particulars required by sub-paragraph (1) to be contained in the statutory statement shall be declared in accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 3-7 and 9 of Chapter B of Schedule 9.
27.
- (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), in the case of any feeding stuff intended for a particular nutritional purpose, particular attention may be drawn in the statutory statement, or elsewhere on the package, label or container, to the presence or low content of one or more analytical constituents which are essential aspects of the characteristics of the feeding stuff.
(2) Where particular attention is drawn to the presence or low content of any analytical constituent, as permitted by sub-paragraph (1), the maximum or minimum content, expressed in terms of the percentage by weight of that analytical constituent, shall be clearly indicated in the list of analytical constituents.
28.
- (1) In the case of any compound feeding stuff containing protein derived from mammalian tissue but containing no mammalian meat and bone meal, and intended for animals other than pet animals, the statutory statement shall contain the declaration specified in sub-paragraph (2).
(2) The declaration referred to in sub-paragraph (1) is -
29.
In the case of any compound feeding stuff containing mammalian meat and bone meal, and intended for animals other than pet animals, the statutory statement shall contain the following declaration -
30.
- (1) In the case of any product named as a permitted product in column 2 of Schedule 8, the statutory statement shall contain, in addition to any other particulars required by these Regulations, the name specified for that product in column 7 of that Schedule, together with such further particulars as may be specified in that column in relation to it.
(2) In the case of any compound feeding stuff containing, for use as a protein source, any product named as a permitted product in column 2 of Schedule 8, the statutory statement shall contain, in addition to any other particulars required by these Regulations, the name specified for that product in column 7 of that Schedule, together with such further particulars as may be specified in that column in relation to compound feeding stuffs containing that product.
31.
- (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), in the case of any compound feeding stuff, information may be provided in addition to the particulars required or permitted to be contained in the statutory statement or otherwise declared.
(2) Any information provided pursuant to sub-paragraph (1) -
32.
- (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), in the case of any feed material which is sold, or otherwise put into circulation, by any person, information may be provided in addition to the particulars required or permitted to be contained in the statutory statement or otherwise declared.
(2) Any such information provided in addition to the particulars required or permitted to be contained in the statutory statement or otherwise declared -
Feeding stuffs | Analytical constituents and levels | Species or category of animal | |
Compulsory declarations | Optional declarations | ||
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
Complete feeding stuffs |
- Protein - Oils and fats - Fibre - Ash |
Animals except pets other than dogs and cats | Pets other than dogs and cats |
- Lysine |
Pigs | Animals other than pigs | |
- Methionine |
Poultry | Animals other than poultry | |
- Cystine - Threonine - Tryptophan |
|
All animals All animals All animals |
|
- Energy value |
|
Poultry (calculated according to EEC method - see Schedule 1) | |
|
Pigs and ruminants (calculated according to national official methods - see Schedule 1) | ||
- Starch - Total sugar (as sucrose) - Total sugar plus starch - Calcium - Sodium - Magnesium - Potassium |
|
All animals | |
- Phosphorus | Fish axcept ornamental fish | Animals other than fish except ornamental fish | |
Complementary feeding stuffs - Mineral |
- Protein - Fibre - Ash - Oils and fats - Lysine - Methionine - Cystine - Threonine - Tryptophan |
|
All animals |
- Calcium - Phosphorus - Sodium |
All animals | ||
- Magnesium |
Ruminants | Animals other than ruminants | |
- Potassium |
|
All animals | |
Complementary feeding stuffs - Molassed |
- Protein - Fibre - Total sugar (as sucrose) - Ash |
All animals | |
- Oils and fats |
|
All animals | |
- Calcium - Phosphorus - Sodium - Potassium |
|
All animals | |
- Magnesium ≥0.5% |
Ruminants | Animals other than ruminants | |
<0.5% |
|
All animals | |
Complementary feeding stuffs - Other |
- Protein - Oils and fats - Fibre - Ash |
Animals except pets other than dogs and cats | Pets other than dogs and cats |
- Calcium ≥5% |
Animals other than pets | Pets | |
<5% |
|
All animals | |
- Phosphorous |
Animals other than pets | Pets | |
≥2% |
|
||
<2% |
|
All animals | |
- Magnesium ≥0.5% |
Ruminants | Animals other than ruminants | |
<0.5% - Sodium - Potassium |
|
All animals | |
- Energy value |
|
Poultry (declaration according to EEC method - see Schedule 1) |
|
|
Pigs and ruminants (declaration according to national official methods - see Schedule 1) |
||
- Lysine |
Pigs | Animals other than pigs | |
- Methionine |
Poultry | Animals other than poultry | |
- Cystine - Threonine - Tryptophan - Starch - Total Sugar (as sucrose) - Total sugar plus starch |
|
All animals |
(b) in the case of vitamin E -
(c) in the case of any vitamin (other than vitamin E) or any added provitamin or substance having a similar effect -
(d) in the case of any additive permitted to be contained in material pursuant to paragraph 5(1) of, or referred to any of Parts I to VIII of the Table to Schedule 3 or which is otherwise authorised (not being an enzyme, micro-organism, zootechnical additive, authorised intermediate product or authorised medicated premix), the active substance level;
(e) in the case of any enzyme -
(f) in the case of any micro-organism -
2.
In addition to the information required under paragraph 1 in relation to any additive, the statutory statement may also give -
(b) where the additive falls within sub-paragraph (a) and is not an enzyme or micro-organism -
(b) in the case of any antioxidant, colourant (including pigment), trace element or preservative, in a premixture, for which a maximum content in a complete feeding stuff is prescribed in the appropriate Part of the Table to Schedule 3, or in another authorisation -
(c) in the case of vitamin E in a premixture -
(d) subject to paragraph (4), in the case of any vitamin other than vitamin E, or any provitamin or substance having a similar effect, in a premixture -
(e) in the case of any enzyme in a premixture -
(f) in the case of any micro-organism in a premixture -
(g) in the case of any additive in a premixture -
which fulfils a function in the feeding stuff as such; and
3.
In relation to an additive permitted to be contained in material pursuant to paragraph 5(1) of, or referred to in any of Parts I to VIII of the Table to, Schedule 3, or which is otherwise authorised, in a premixture, in addition to the information required under paragraph 2, the statutory statement may give -
4.
In the case of a premixture containing more than one vitamin (other than vitamin E), provitamin or substance having a similar effect, the requirement in paragraph 2(d)(iii) shall apply only to whichever of those additives has the shortest such period.
Analytical constituents | Limits of variation (absolute value in percentage by weight, except where otherwise specified) |
Ash |
If present in excess - 2 for declarations of 10% or more 20% of the amount stated for declarations of 5% or more but less than 10% 1 for declarations less than 5% In case of deficiency - 3 for declarations of 10% or more 30% of the amount stated for declarations of 5% or more but less than 10% 1.5 for declarations less than 5% |
Ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid |
If present in excess - 2 for declarations of 10% or more 20% of the amount stated for declarations of 4% or more but less than 10% 1 for declarations less than 4% |
Calcium |
If present in excess - 3.6 for declarations of 16% or more 22.5% of the amount stated for declarations of 12% or more but less than 16% 2.7 for declarations of 6% or more but less than 12% 45% of the amount stated for declarations of 1% or more but less than 6% 0.45 for declarations less than 1% In case of deficiency - 1.2 for declarations of 16% or more 7.5% of the amount stated for declarations of 12% or more but less than 16% 0.9 for declarations of 6% or more but less than 12% 15% of the amount stated for declarations of 1% or more but less than 6% 0.15 for declarations less than 1% |
Cystine |
In case of deficiency - 30% of the amount stated |
Fibre |
If present in excess - 1.8 for declarations of 12% or more 15% of the amount stated for declarations of 6% or more but less than 12% 0.9 for declarations less than 6% In case of deficiency - 5.4 for declarations of 12% or more 45% of the amount stated for declarations of 6% or more but less than 12% 2.7 for declarations less than 6% |
Lysine |
In case of deficiency - 30% of the amount stated |
Magnesium |
If present in excess - 4.5 for declarations of 15% or more 30% of the amount stated for declarations of 7.5% or more but less than 15% 2.25 for declarations of 5% or more but less than 7.5% 45% of the amount stated for declarations of 0.7% or more but less than 5% 0.3 for declarations less than 0.7% In case of deficiency - 1.5 for declarations of 15% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 7.5% or more but less than 15% 0.75 for declarations of 5% or more but less than 7.5% 15% of the amount stated for declarations of 0.7% or more but less than 5% 0.1 for declarations less than 0.7% |
Methionine |
In case of deficiency - 30% of the amount stated |
Moisture |
If present in excess - 1 for declarations of 10% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 5% or more but less than 10% 0.5 for declarations less than 5% |
Oils and fats |
If present in excess - 3 for declarations of 15% or more 20% of the amount stated for declarations of 8% or more but less than 15% 1.6 for declarations less than 8% In case of deficiency - 1.5 for declarations of 15% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 8% or more but less than 15% 0.8 for declarations less than 8% |
Phosphorus |
If present in excess - 3.6 for declarations of 16% or more 22.5% of the amount stated for declarations of 12% or more but less than 16% 2.7 for declarations of 6% or more but less than 12% 45% of the amount stated for declarations of 1% or more but less than 6% 0.45 for declarations less than 1% In case of deficiency - 1.2 for declarations of 16% or more 7.5% of the amount stated for declarations of 12% or more but less than 16% 0.9 for declarations of 6% or more but less than 12% 15% of the amount stated for declarations of 1% or more but less than 6% 0.15 for declarations less than 1% |
Potassium |
If present in excess - 4.5 for declarations of 15% or more 30% of the amount stated for declarations of 7.5% or more but less than 15% 2.25 for declarations of 5% or more but less than 7.5% 45% of the amount stated for declarations of 0.7% or more but less than 5% 0.3 for declarations less than 0.7% In case of deficiency - 1.5% for declarations of 15% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 7.5% or more but less than 15% 0.75 for declarations of 5% or more but less than 7.5% 15% of the amount stated for declarations of 0.7% or more but less than 5% 0.1 for declarations less than 0.7% |
Protein |
If present in excess - 4 for declarations of 20% or more 20% of the amount stated for declarations of 10% or more but less than 20% 2 for declarations less than 10% In case of deficiency - 2 for declarations of 20% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 10% or more but less than 20% 1 for declarations less than 10% |
Protein equivalent of biuret, diureidoisobutane, urea or urea phosphate |
±1.25 or ±20% of the amount stated, whichever is greater |
Sodium |
If present in excess - 4.5 for declarations of 15% or more 30% of the amount stated for declarations of 7.5% or more but less than 15% 2.25 for declarations of 5% or more but less than 7.5% 45% of the amount stated for declarations of 0.7% or more but less than 5% 0.3 for declarations less than 0.7% In case of deficiency - 1.5 for declarations of 15% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 7.5% or more but less than 15% 0.75 for declarations of 5% or more but less than 7.5% 15% of the amount stated for declarations of 0.7% or more but less than5% 0.1 for declarations less than 0.7% |
Starch and total sugar plus starch |
If present in excess - 5 for declarations of 25% or more 20% of the amount stated for declarations of 10% or more but less than 25% 2 for declarations less than 10% In case of deficiency - 2.5 for declarations of 25% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 10% or more but less than 25% 1 for declarations less than 10% |
Threonine |
In case of deficiency - 30% of the amount stated |
Total sugar |
If present in excess - 4 for declarations of 20% or more 20% of the amount stated for declarations of 10% or more but less than 20% 2 for declarations less than 10% In case of deficiency - 2 for declarations of 20% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 10% or more but less than 20% 1 for declarations less than 10% |
TryptophanIn case of deficiency - 30% of the amount stated |
Ash |
If present in excess - 1.5 for all declarations In case of deficiency - 4.5 for all declarations |
Ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid |
If present in excess - 1.5 for all declarations |
Calcium |
If present in excess - 3.6 for declarations of 16% or more 22.5% of the amount stated for declarations of 12% or more but less than 16% 2.7 for declarations of 6% or more but less than 12% 45% of the amount stated for declarations of 1% or more but less than 6% 0.45 for declarations less than 1% In case of deficiency - 1.2% for declarations of 16% or more 7.5% of the amount stated for declarations of 12% or more but less than 16% 0.9 for declarations of 6% or more but less than 12% 15% of the amount stated for declarations of 1% or more but less than 6% 0.15 for declarations less than 1% |
Cystine |
In case of deficiency - 30% of the amount stated |
Fibre |
If present in excess - 1 for all declarations In case of deficiency - 3 for all declarations |
Lysine |
In case of deficiency - 30% of the amount stated |
Magnesium |
If present in excess - 4.5 for declarations of 15% or more 30% of the amount stated for declarations of 7.5% or more but less than 15% 2.25 for declarations of 5% or more but less than 7.5% 45% of the amount stated for declarations of 0.7% or more but less than 5% 0.3 for declarations less than 0.7% In case of deficiency - 1.5 for declarations of 15% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 7.5% or more but less than 15% 0.75 for declarations of 5% or more but less than 7.5% 15% of the amount stated for declarations of 0.7% or more but less than 5% 0.1 for declarations less than 0.7% |
Methionine |
In case of deficiency - 30% of the amount stated |
Moisture |
If present in excess - 3 for declarations of 40% or more 7.5% of the amount stated for declarations of 20% or more but less than 40% 1.5 for declarations less than 20% |
Oils and fats |
If present in excess - 5 for all declarations In case of deficiency - 2.5 for all declarations |
Phosphorus |
If present in excess - 3.6 for declarations of 16% or more 22.5% of the amount stated for declarations of 12% or more but less than 16% 2.7 for declarations of 6% or more but less than 12% 45% of the amount stated for declarations of 1% or more but less than 6% 0.45 for declarations less than 1% In case of deficiency - 1.2 for declarations of 16% or more 7.5% of the amount stated for declarations of 12% or more but less than 16% 0.9 for declarations of 6% or more but less than 12% 15% of the amount stated for declarations of 1% or more but less than 6% 0.15 for declarations less than 1% |
Potassium |
If present in excess - 4.5 for declarations of 15% or more 30% of the amount stated for declarations of 7.5% or more but less than 15% 2.25 for declarations of 5% or more but less than 7.5% 45% of the amount stated for declarations of 0.7% or more but less than 5% 0.3 for declarations less than 0.7% In case of deficiency - 1.5% for declarations of 15% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 7.5% or more but less than 15% 0.75 for declarations of 5% or more but less than 7.5% 15% of the amount stated for declarations of 0.7% or more but less than 5% 0.1 for declarations less than 0.7% |
Protein |
If present in excess - 6.4 for declarations of 20% or more 32% of the amount stated for declarations of 12.5% or more but less than 20% 4 for declarations less than 12.5% In case of deficiency - 3.2 for declarations of 20% or more 16% of the amount stated for declarations of 12.5% or more but less than 20% 2 for declarations less than 12.5% |
Sodium |
If present in excess - 4.5 for declarations of 15% or more 30% of the amount stated for declarations of 7.5% or more but less than 15% 2.25 for declarations of 5% or more but less than 7.5% 45% of the amount stated for declarations of 0.7% or more but less than 5% 0.3 for declarations less than 0.7% In case of deficiency - 1.5 for declarations of 15% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 7.5% or more but less than 15% 0.75 for declarations of 5% or more but less than 7.5% 15% of the amount stated for declarations of 0.7% or more but less than 5% 0.1 for declarations less than 0.7% |
Starch and total sugar plus starch |
If present in excess - 5 for declarations of 25% or more 20% of the amount stated for declarations of 10% or more but less than 25% 2 for declarations less than 10% In case of deficiency - 2.5 for declarations of 25% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 10% or more but less than 25% 1 for declarations less than 10% |
Total sugar |
If present in excess - 4 for declarations of 20% or more 20% of the amount stated for declarations of 10% or more but less than 20% 2 for declarations less than 10% In case of deficiency - 2 for declarations of 20% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 10% or more but less than 20% 1 for declarations less than 10% |
Threonine |
In case of deficiency - 30% of the amount stated |
Tryptophan |
In case of deficiency - 30% of the amount stated |
Acid index |
If present in excess - 1.5 for declarations of 15% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 2% or more but less than 15% 0.2 for declarations less than 2% |
Ash |
If present in excess - 3 for declarations of 10% or more 30% of the amount stated for declarations of 5% or more but less than 10% 1.5 for declarations less than 5% |
Ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid |
If present in excess - 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 3% or more 0.3 for declarations less than 3% |
Calcium |
In case of deficiency - 1.5 for declarations of 15% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 2% or more but less than 15% 0.2 for declarations less than 2% |
Calcium carbonate |
If present in excess - 1.5 for declarations of 15% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 2% or more but less than 15% 0.2 for declarations less than 2% |
Carotene |
In case of deficiency - 30% of the amount stated |
Chlorides expressed as NaCl |
If present in excess - 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 3% or more 0.3 for declarations less than 3% |
Fibre |
If present in excess - 2.1 for declarations of 14% or more 15% of the amount stated for declarations of 6% or more but less than 14% 0.9 for declarations less than 6% |
Inulin |
In case of deficiency - 3 for declarations of 30% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 10% or more but less than 30% 1 for declarations less than 10% |
Lysine |
In case of deficiency - 20% of the amount stated |
Magnesium |
In case of deficiency - 1.5% for declarations of 15% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 2% or more but less than 15% 0.2 for declarations less than 2% |
Matter insoluble in light petroleum |
If present in excess - 1.5 for declarations of 15% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 2% or more but less than 15% 0.2 for declarations less than 2% |
Methionine |
In case of deficiency - 20% of the amount stated |
Moisture |
If present in excess - 1 for declarations of 10% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 5% or more but less than 10% 0.5 for declarations less than 5% |
Oils and fats |
If present in excess - 3.6 for declarations of 15% or more 24% of the amount stated for declarations of 5% or more but less than 15% 1.2 for declarations less than 5% In case of deficiency - 1.8 for declarations of 15% or more 12% of the amount stated for declarations of 5% or more but less than 15% 0.6 for declarations less than 5% |
Phosphorus |
In case of deficiency - 1.5 for declarations of 15% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 2% or more but less than 15% 0.2 for declarations less than 2% |
Protein |
In case of deficiency - 2 for declarations of 20% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 10% or more but less than 20% 1 for declarations less than 10% |
Protein equivalent of uric acid |
If present in excess - 1.25, or 25% of the amount stated, whichever is the greater |
Sodium |
If present in excess - 4.5 for declarations of 15% or more 30% of the amount stated for declarations of 2% or more but less than 15% 0.6 for declarations less than 2% |
Starch |
In case of deficiency - 3 for declarations of 30% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 10% or more but less than 30% 1 for declarations less than 10% |
Sugar (total sugars, reducing sugars, sucrose, lactose, glucose (dextrose)) |
If present in excess - 4 for declarations of 20% or more 20% of the amount stated for declarations of 5% or more but less than 20% 1 for declarations less than 5% In case of deficiency - 2 for declarations of 20% or more 10% of the amount stated for declarations of 5% or more but less than 20% 0.5 for declarations less than 5 |
Volatile nitrogenous bases |
In case of deficiency - 20% of the amount stated |
Xanthophyll |
In case of deficiency - 30% of the amount stated |
Vitamin/Trace Element | Limits of variation |
Cobalt | ±50% of the amount stated |
Copper |
±30% of the amount stated for declarations above 200 mg/kg ±50% of the amount stated for declarations up to and including 200 mg/kg |
Iodine | ±50% of the amount stated |
Iron |
±30% of the amount stated for declarations of 250 mg/kg or more ±50% of the amount stated for declarations less than 250 mg/kg |
Manganese | ±50% of the amount stated |
Molybdenum | ±50% of the amount stated |
Selenium | ±50% of the amount stated |
Vitamins D2 and D3 |
±30% of the amount stated for declarations above 4000 IU/kg ±50% of the amount stated for declarations up to and including 4000 IU/kg |
Vitamins other than D2 and D3 | In case of deficiency - 30% of the amount stated |
Zinc | ±50% of the amount stated |
Feeding stuff | Limits of variation |
Compound feeding stuffs for poultry | ±0.7 MJ/kg (absolute value) |
Compound feeding stuffs for ruminants | ±7.5% of the amount stated |
Compound feeding stuffs for pigs | ±7.5% of the amount stated |
Feeding stuffs for particular nutritional purposes for cats and dogs | ±15% of the amount stated |
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
Substances | Feeding stuffs | Maximum content in mg/kg of feeding stuffs referred to a moisture content of 12% |
Arsenic | Feed materials except: | 2 |
- meal made from grass, from dried lucerne, or from dried clover | 4 | |
- dried sugar beet pulp or dried molassed sugar beet pulp | 4 | |
- phosphates and feed materials obtained from the processing of fish or other marine animals | 10 | |
Complete feeding stuffs except: | 2 | |
- complete feeding stuffs for fish | 4 | |
Complementary feeding stuffs except: | 4 | |
- mineral feeding stuffs | 12 | |
Cadmium | Feed materials of vegetable origin | 1 |
Feed materials of animal origin (with the exception of feeding stuffs for pets) | 2 | |
Phosphates | 10 | |
Complete feeding stuffs for cattle, sheep and goats (with the exception of complete feeding stuffs for calves, lambs and kids) | 1 | |
Other complete feeding stuffs (with the exception of feeding stuffs for pets) | 0.5 | |
Mineral feeding stuffs | 5 | |
Other complementary feeding stuffs for cattle, sheep and goats | 0.5 | |
Dioxin (sum of PCDD and PCDF), expressed in International Toxic Equivalents | Citrus pulp |
500 pg I-TEQ/kg (upper bound detection limit) Note: Upper bound concentrations are calculated assuming that all values of the different congeners less than the limit of detection are equal to the limit of detection |
Fluorine | Feed materials except: | 150 |
- feed materials of animal origin | 500 | |
- phosphates | 2000 | |
Complete feeding stuffs except: | 150 | |
- complete feeding stuffs for cattle, sheep and goats | ||
- in milk | 30 | |
- other | 50 | |
- complete feeding stuffs for pigs | 100 | |
- complete feeding stuffs for poultry | 350 | |
- complete feeding stuffs for chicks | 250 | |
Mineral mixtures for cattle, sheep and goats | 2000 | |
Other complementary feeding stuffs | 125 (fluorine content per percentage point phosphorus in the feeding stuff) | |
Lead | Feed materials except: | 10 |
- grass meal, lucerne meal or clover meal | 40 | |
- phosphates | 30 | |
- yeast | 5 | |
Complete feeding stuffs | 5 | |
Complementary feeding stuffs except: | 10 | |
- mineral feeding stuffs | 30 | |
Mercury | Feed materials except: | 0.1 |
- feed materials produced by the processing of fish or other marine animals | 0.5 | |
Complete feeding stuffs except: | 0.1 | |
- complete feeding stuffs for dogs or cats | 0.4 | |
Complementary feeding stuffs (with the exception of complementary feeding stuffs for dogs and cats) | 0.2 | |
Nitrites | Fish meal | 60 (expressed as sodium nitrite) |
Complete feeding stuffs except feeding stuffs intended for pets other than birds and aquarium fish | 15 (expressed as sodium nitrite) |
Aflatoxin B1 | Feed materials except: | 0.05 |
- groundnut, copra, palm-kernel, cotton seed, babassu, maize and products derived from the processing thereof | 0.02 | |
Complete feeding stuffs for cattle, sheep and goats except: | 0.05 | |
- dairy cattle | 0.005 | |
- calves and lambs | 0.01 | |
Complete feeding stuffs for pigs and poultry(except piglets and chicks) | 0.02 | |
Other complete feeding stuffs | 0.01 | |
Complementary feeding stuffs for cattle, sheep and goats (except complementary feeding stuffs for dairy animals, calves and lambs) | 0.05 | |
Complementary feeding stuffs for pigs and poultry (except young animals) | 0.03 | |
Other complementary feeding stuffs | 0.005 | |
Castor oil plant Ricinus communis L. | All feeding stuffs | 10 (expressed in terms of castor oil plant husks) |
Crotalaria spp. | All feeding stuffs | 100 |
Free Gossypol | Feed materials except: | 20 |
- cotton-seed cakes | 1200 | |
Complete feeding stuffs except: | 20 | |
- complete feeding stuffs for cattle, sheep and goats | 500 | |
- complete feeding stuffs for poultry (except laying hens) and calves | 100 | |
- complete feeding stuffs for rabbits and pigs (except piglets) | 60 | |
Hydrocyanic acid | Feed materials except: | 50 |
- linseed | 250 | |
- linseed cakes | 350 | |
- manioc products and almond cakes | 100 | |
Complete feeding stuffs except: | 50 | |
- complete feeding stuffs for chicks | 10 | |
Rye Ergot Claviceps purpurea | All feeding stuffs containing unground cereals | 1000 |
A Braun Theobromine | Complete feeding stuffs except: | 300 |
- complete feeding stuffs for adult cattle | 700 | |
Vinylthiooxazolidone (Vinyl-oxyzolidine thione) | Complete feeding stuffs for poultry except: | 1000 |
- complete feeding stuffs for laying hens | 500 | |
Volatile mustard oil | Feed materials except: | 100 |
- rape-seed cakes | 4000 (expressed as allyl isothiocyanate) | |
Complete feeding stuffs except: | 150 (expressed as allyl isothiocyanate) | |
- complete feeding stuffs for cattle, sheep and goats (except calves, lambs and kids) | 1000 (expressed as allyl isothiocyanate) | |
- complete feeding stuffs for pigs (except piglets) and poultry | 500 (expressed as allyl isothiocyanate) | |
Weed seeds and unground and uncrushed fruit containing alkaloids, glucosides or other toxic substances separately or in combination including: | All feeding stuffs | 3000 |
(a) Lolium temulentum L. | 1000 | |
(b) Lolium remotum Schrank | 1000 | |
(c) Datura stramonium L. | 1000 |
Aldrin, singly, or combined expressed as dieldrin | All feeding stuffs except fats | 0.01 |
Dieldrin, singly, or combined expressed as dieldrin | 0.2 | |
Camphechlor (Toxaphene) | All feeding stuffs | 0.1 |
Chlordane (sum of cis- and trans-isomers and of oxychlordane, expressed as Chlordane) | All feeding stuffs except fats |
0.02 0.05 |
DDT (sum of DDT, TDE and DDE isomers, expressed as DDT) | All feeding stuffs except fats |
0.05 0.5 |
Endosulphan (sum of alpha- and beta- isomers and of endosulphan sulphate, expressed as endosulphan) |
All feeding stuffs except - maize - oilseeds - complete feeding stuffs for fish |
0.1 0.2 0.5 0.005 |
Endrin (sum of endrin and delta- keto-endrin, expressed as endrin) | All feeding stuffs except fats |
0.01 0.05 |
Heptachlor (sum of heptachlor and of heptachlor - epoxide, expressed as heptachlor) | All feeding stuffs except fats |
0.01 0.2 |
Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) | All feeding stuffs except fats |
0.01 0.2 |
- alpha-isomers | All feeding stuffs except fats |
0.02 0.2 |
- beta-isomers | Feed materials except fats |
0.01 0.1 |
Compound feeding stuffs except compound feeding stuffs for dairy cattle |
0.01 0.005 |
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- gamma-isomers | All feeding stuffs except fats |
0.2 2.0 |
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
Substances | Feed materials | Maximum content in mg/kg of feed materials referred to a moisture content of 12% |
Aflatoxin B1 | Groundnut, copra, palm-kernel, cotton seed, babassu, maize and products derived from the processing thereof | 0.2 |
Cadmium | Phosphates | 10 |
Arsenic | Phosphates | 20 |
Dioxin (sum of PCDD and PCDF), expressed in International Toxic Equivalents | Citrus pulp | 500 pg I-TEQ/kg (upper bound detection limit) |
Note: Upper bound concentrations are calculated assuming that all values of the different congeners less than the limit of detection are equal to the limit of detection |
Column 1 | Column 2 |
Substances | Feed materials |
Arsenic | All feed materials with the exception of: - phosphates |
Lead | All feed materials |
Fluorine | All feed materials |
Mercury | All feed materials |
Nitrites | Fish meal |
Cadmium |
All feed materials of vegetable origin All feed materials of animal origin with the exception of: - feed materials for pets |
Aflatoxin B1 |
All feed materials with the exception of: - groundnut, copra, palm-kernel, cotton seed, babassu, maize and products derived from the processing thereof |
Hydrocyanic acid | All feed materials |
Free Gossypol | All feed materials |
Volatile mustard oil | All feed materials |
Rye Ergot (Claviceps purpurea) | Unground cereals |
Weed seeds and unground and uncrushed fruits containing alkaloids, glucosides or other toxic substances separately or in combination including:
(b) Lolium remotum Schrank, (c) Datura stramonium L. |
All feed materials |
Castor oil plant - Rizinus communis L. | All feed materials |
Crotalaria spp. | All feed materials |
Aldrin, singly or combined expressed as dieldrin | All feed materials |
Dieldrin, singly or combined expressed as dieldrin | All feed materials |
Camphechlor (Toxaphene) | All feed materials |
Chlordane (sum of cis- and trans-isomers and oxychlordane, expressed as chlordane) | All feed materials |
DDT (sum of DDT-, TDE- and DDE-isomers, expressed as DDT) | All feed materials |
Endosulfan (sum of alpha- and beta-isomers and endosulfan sulphate expressed as endosulfan) | All feed materials |
Endrin (sum of endrin and of delta-ketoendrin, expressed as endrin) | All feed materials |
Heptachlor (sum of heptachlor and of heptachlor-epoxide, expressed as heptachlor) | All feed materials |
Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) | All feed materials |
Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) | All feed materials |
alpha-isomer | All feed materials |
beta-isomer | All feed materials |
gamma-isomer | All feed materials |
Apricots - Prunus armeniaca L. | All feed materials |
Bitter almond - Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb var. amara (DC.) Focke (= Prunus amygdalus Batsch var. amara (DC.) Focke) | All feed materials |
Unhusked beech mast - Fagus silvatica (L.) | All feed materials |
Camelina - Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz | All feed materials |
Mowrah, Bassia, Madhuca - Madhuca longifolia (L.) Macbr. (= Bassia longifolia L. = Illipe malabrorum Engl.) Madhuca indica Gmelin (= Bassia latifolia (Roscb.) = Illipe latifolia (Roscb.) F. Mueller) | All feed materials |
Purghera - Jatropha curcas L. | All feed materials |
Croton - Croton tiglium L. | All feed materials |
Indian mustard - Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. Coss. ssp. integrifolia (West.) Thell. | All feed materials |
Sareptian mustard - Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. and Coss. ssp. juncea | |
Chinese mustard - Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. and Coss. ssp. juncea var. lutea Batalin | All feed materials |
Black mustard - Brassica nigra (L.) Koch | All feed materials |
Ethiopian mustard - Brassica carinata A. Braun | All feed materials |
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5[56] | Column 6 | Column 7[57] |
Name of product group | Permitted products | Designation of nutritive principle or identity of micro-organisms | Culture substrate (specifications, if any) | Composition characteristics of product | Animal species | Name of product and specified particulars |
1.
Proteins obtained from the following groups of micro- organisms 1.1 Bacteria |
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1.1.1
Bacteria cultivated on methanol |
1.1.1.1
Protein product of fermentation obtained by culture of Methylophilus methylotrophus on methanol |
Methylophilus methylotrophus NCIB strain 10.515 | Methanol | protein: min. 68% - Reflectance index: at least 50 | Pigs, calves, poultry and fish |
Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - name of the product; - protein; - ash; - fat; - moisture content; - instructions for use; - "avoid inhalation"; - As from 1st April 2001: approval number; Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of compound feeding stuffs: - amount of the product contained in the feeding stuff |
1.1.2.
Bacteria cultivated on natural gas |
1.1.2.1.
Protein product of fermentation from natural gas obtained by culture of: Methylococcus capsulatus (Bath), Alcaligenes acidovorans, Bacillus brevis et Bacillus firmus, and the cells of which have been killed |
Methyloccus capsulatus (Bath) NCIMB strain 11132 Alcaligenes acidovorans NCIMB strain 12387 Bacillus brevis NCIMB strain 13288 Bacillus firmus NCIMB strain 13280 |
Natural gas: (approx 91% methane, 5% ethane, 2% propane, 0.5% isobutane, 0.5% n-butane, 1% other components), ammonia, mineral salts | protein: min. 65% |
- Pigs for fattening from 25 to 60kg - Calves from 80kg on - Salmon |
Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - the name "Protein product of fermentation from natural gas obtained by culture of Methylococcus capsulatus (Bath), Alcaligenes acidovorans, Bacillus brevis and Bacillus firmus" - protein - ash - fat - moisture content - instructions for use maximum incorporation rate in the feed: - 8% pigs for fattening - 8% calves - 19% salmon (freshwater) - 33% salmon (seawater) - "avoid inhalation"; Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the compound feeding stuffs: - the name "Protein product obtained by bacterial fermentation of natural gas" - amount of the product contained in the feeding stuff - As from 1st April 2001: approval number |
1.2.
Yeasts |
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1.2.1.
Yeasts cultivated on substrates of animal or vegetable origin 1.2.2. Yeasts cultivated on substrates other than those given in 1.2.1 |
- Yeasts obtained from the micro- organisms and substrates listed in columns 3 and 4, the cells of which have been killed |
Saccharomyces cerevisiae Saccharomyces carlsbergiensis Kluyveromyces lactis Kluyveromyces fragilis |
Molasses, distillery residues, cereals and products containing starch, fruit juice, whey, lactic acid, hydrolized vegetable fibres | - | All animal species | - |
1.3.
Algae |
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1.4.
Lower fungi |
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1.4.1.
Products from production of antibiotics by fermentation |
4.1.1.
Mycelium, wet by-product from the production of penicillin, ensiled by means of lactobacillus brevis, plantarum, sake, collenoid and streptococcus lactis to inactivate the penicillin, and heat treated |
Nitrogenous compound Penicillium chrysogenum ATCC 48271 | Different sources of carbohydrates and their hydrolysates | Nitrogen expressed as protein: min. 7% | Ruminants Pigs |
Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - the name: "Mycelium silage from the production of penicillin"; - Nitrogen expressed as protein; - ash; - moisture; - animal species or category; - As from 1st April 2001: approval number; Declaration to be made on the label or packaging of the compound feeding stuff: the name: "mycellium silage from the production of penicillin"; |
2.
Non-protein nitrogenous compounds |
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2.1.
Urea and its derivatives |
2.1.1.
Urea, technically pure 2.1.2. Biuret, technically pure 2.1.3. Urea-phosphate, technically pure 2.1.4. Diureidoiso- butane technically pure |
CO(NH2)2 (CONH2)2 - NH CO(NH2)2.H3 PO4 (CH3)2- (CH)2 (NHCONH2)2 |
- - - - |
Urea min. 97% Biuret: min. 97% Nitrogen: min. 16.5% Phosphorus: - min. 18% Nitrogen: min. 30% Isobutyraldehyde: min. 35% |
Ruminants from the beginning of rumination |
Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - the name: "Urea", "Biuret", "Urea-phosphate" or "Diureidoisobutane", as the case may be; - nitrogen level; and in addition for product 2.1.3., phosphorus level; - animal species or category Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of compound feeding stuffs: - the name "Urea", "Biuret", "Urea-phosphate" or "Diureidoisobutane", as the case may be; - amount of the product contained in the feeding stuff; - percentage of the total protein provided by non-protein nitrogen; - indication, in the instructions for use, of the level of total non-protein nitrogen which should not be exceeded in the daily ration of each animal species or category |
2.2.
Ammonium salts |
2.2.1.
Ammonium lactate, produced by fermentation with Lactobacillus bulgaricus |
CH3CHOHCOONH4 | Whey | Nitrogen expressed as protein: min. 44% | Ruminants from the beginning of rumination |
Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - the name: "Ammonium lactate from fermentation"; - nitrogen expressed as protein; - ash; - moisture; - animal species or category; Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of compound feeding stuffs: - the name: "Ammonium lactate from fermentation"; - amount of product contained in the feeding stuff; - percentage of the total protein provided by non-protein nitrogen; - indication, in the instructions for use, of the level of total non-protein nitrogen which should not be exceeded in the daily ration of each animal species or category |
2.2.2.
Ammonium acetate in aqueous solution |
CH3COONH4 | - | Ammonium acetate: min. 55% | Ruminants from the start of rumination |
Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - the words "Ammonium acetate"; - nitrogen content; moisture content; - animal species or category; Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of compound feeding stuffs; - the words "Ammonium acetate"; - the amount of the product contained in the feeding stuff; - percentage of the total protein provided by non-protein nitrogen; - indication in the instructions for use of the level of total non-protein nitrogen which should not be exceeded in the daily ration for each animal species or category |
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2.2.3.
Ammonium sulphate in aqueous solution |
(NH4)2SO4 | - | Ammonium sulphate: min. 35% | Ruminants from the start of rumination |
Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - the words "Ammonium sulphate"; - nitrogen and moisture contents; - animal species; - in the case of young ruminants, the incorporation rate in the daily ration may not exceed 0.5%; Declaration to be made on the label or packaging of compound feeding stuffs: - the words "Ammonium sulphate"; - the amount of the product contained in the feeding stuff; - percentage of the total protein provided by non-protein nitrogen; - indication in the instructions for use of the level of total non-protein nitrogen which should not be exceeded in the daily ration of each animal species; - in the case of young ruminants, the incorporation rate in the daily ration may not exceed 0.5% |
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2.3.
By-products from the production of amino acids by fermentation |
2.3.1. Concentrated liquid by-products from the production of L-glutamic acid by fermentation with Corynebacterium 2.3.2. Ammomium salts liquid by-products from the production of L-lysine monohydro-chloride by fermentation with Brevibacterium lactofermentum |
Ammonium salts and other nitrogenous compounds | Sucrose, molasses, starch products and their hydrolysates |
Nitrogen expressed as protein: min. 48% Moisture max 28% Nitrogen expressed as protein: min. 45% |
Ruminants from the beginning of rumination |
Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - the name "by-products from the production of L-glutamic acid"in the case of product 2.3.1.; "by-products from the production of L-lysine" in the case of product "2.3.2;"; nitrogen, expressed as - protein; - ash; - moisture; animal species or category; As from 1st April 2001: approval number; Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of compound feeding feeding stuffs; percentage of the total protein provided by non-protein nitrogen; indication, in the instructions for use, of the level of total non-protein nitrogen which should not be exceeded in the daily ration of each animal species or category |
3.
Amino acids and their salts |
All animal species | |||||
3.1.
Methionine |
3.1.1.
DL-methionine, technically pure 3.1.2. Dihydrated calcium salt of N-hydroxymethyl-DL- methionine, technically pure 3.1.3 Methionine-zinc, technically pure |
CH3S(CH2)2- CH(NH2)-COOH [CH3 S(CH2)2- CH(NH-CH2OH)- COO]2Ca.2H2O [CH3S(CH2)2- CH(NH2)- COO]2Zn |
- - - - |
DL-methionine: min. 98% DL-methionine: min. 67% Formaldehyde: max. 14% Calcium: min 9% DL-methione min. 80% Zn: max 18.5% |
Ruminants from the beginning of rumination |
Declarations to be made on the label the product: - the name: "DL-methione", in the case of product 3.1.1. "Dihydrated calcium salt of N-hydroxymethyl-DL-methionine" in the case of product 3.1.2., "Zinc-methionine", in the case of product 3.1.3., - DL- methionine and moisture content; - animal species or category in the case or products 3.1.2., and 3.1.3.; - As from 1st April 2001: approval number; |
3.1.4.
Concentrated liquid sodium DL-methionine technically pure |
CH3S(CH2)2-CH (NH2)-COO)Na | - | DL-methionine: min. 40% Sodium: min. 6.2% | All animal species |
Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - the name: "concentrated liquid sodium DL-methionine"; - DL-methionine content; - moisture content; - As from 1st April 2001: approval number; |
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3.1.5.
DL-methionine, technically pure protected with copolymer vinylpyridine/styrene |
CH3S(CH2)2- CH(NH2)-COOH | - |
DL-methionine: minimum 65% copolymer vinylpyridine/ styrene: maximum 3% |
Dairy cows |
Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - "Protected methionine with copolymer vinyl- pyridine/styrene"; - DL-methionine and moisture contents; - animal species; - As from 1st April 2001: approval number; |
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3.2.
Lysine |
3.2.1.
L-Lysine, technically pure 3.2.2. Concentrated liquid L-Lysine (base) 3.2.3. L-Lysine-monohydrochloride, technically pure 3.2.4. Concentrated liquid L-Lysine- monohydrochloride 3.2.5. L-Lysine sulphate produced by fermentation with Corynebacterium glutamicum NH2-(CH2)4- CH(NH2)-COOH NH2-(CH2)4- CH(NH2)-COOH NH2-(CH2)4- CH(NH2)- COOH.HCl NH2-(CH2)4- CH(NH2)- COOH.HCl [NH2-(CH2)4- CH(NH2)- COOH]2-H2SO4 |
- Saccharose, molasses, starch products and their hydrolysates - Saccharose, molasses, starch products and their hydrolysates Sugar syrup, molasses, cereals starch products and their hydrolysates |
L-Lysine: min. 98% L-Lysine: min. 50% L-Lysine: min. 78% L-Lysine: min. 22.4% L-Lysine: min. 40% |
All animal species |
Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - the name "L-Lysine" in the case of product 3.2.1., "Concentrated liquid L-Lysine base" in the case of product 3.2.2., "L-Lysine mono-hydrochloride" in the case of product 3.2.3., "Concentrated liquid L-Lysine monohydro-chloride" in the case of product 3.2.4., "L-Lysine sulphate and its by-products from fermentation" in the case of product 3.2.5.; L-Lysine and moisture content; - As from 1st April 2001: approval number; |
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3.2.6.
L-Lysine phosphate and its by-products produced by fermentation with Brevibacterium lactofermentatum NRRLB-11470 [NH2(CH2)4- CH(NH2)- COOH]-H3PO4 |
Sucrose ammonia and fish solubles |
L-Lysine: min. 35% Phosphorus: min. 4.3% |
Poultry Pigs |
Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - the name "L-Lysine phosphate and its by-products from fermentation" - L-Lysine and moisture content; - As from 1st April 2001; approval number; |
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3.2.7.
Mixtures of:
(b) DL-methionine technically pure protected with copolymer vinyl-pyridine/styrene
NH2-(CH2)4- CH(NH2)- COOH-HCl CH3S(CH2)2- CH(NH2) - COOH |
- |
L-Lysine + DL-methionine: minimum 50% (including DL-methionine: minimum 15%) Copolymer vinyl pyridine/styrene: maximum 3% |
Dairy cows |
Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - the name "mixture of L-Lysine monohydro-chloride and DL-methionine protected with copolymer vinyl-pyridine/styrene"; - L-Lysine, DL- methionine and moisture contents; - animal species; - As from 1st April 2001: approval number; |
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3.3
Threonine |
3.3.1
L-Threonine, technically pure |
CH3CH(OH)- CH(NH2) - COOH |
- | L-Threonine: min. 98% | All animal species |
Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - the name "L-Threonine"; - L-Threonine and moisture content; - As from 1st April 2001: approval number; |
3.4.
Tryptophan |
3.4.1.
L-Tryptophan, technically pure |
(C8H5NH)-CH2- CH(NH2)-COOH | - | L-Tryptophan: min. 98% | All animal species |
Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - the name: "L-Tryptophan"; - L-Tryptophan and moisture content; - As from 1st April 2001: approval number; |
3.4.2.
DL-Tryptophan, technically pure |
(C8H5NH)-CH2- CH(NH2)-COOH | - | DL-Tryptophan min. 98% | All animal species |
Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - the name "DL-Tryptophan"; - DL Tryptophan and moisture content; - As from 1st April 2001: approval number; |
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4.
Analogues of amino acids |
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4.1.
Analogues of methionine |
4.1.1.
Hydroxy analogue of methionine 4.1.2. Calcium salt of hydroxy analogue of methionine CH3S(CH2)2- CH(OH)-COOH [CH3-S-(CH2)- CH(OH)- COO]2Ca |
- - |
Total of acids: minimum 85% Monomer acid minimum 65% Monomer acid: minimum 83% Calcium: minimum 12% |
Allanimal species |
Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - if appropriate, the name (column 2); - monomer acid and total acids contents in the case of product 4.1.1. and monomer acid content in the case of product 4.1.2.; - moisture content: - animal species; - As from 1st April 2001: approval number; Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of compound feeding stuffs: - if appropriate, the name (column 2); - monomer acid and total acids contents in the case of product 4.1.1. and monomer acid content in the case of product 4.1.2.; - amount of the product contained in the feeding stuff. |
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | Column 6 |
Particular nutritional purpose | Essential nutritional characteristics | Species or category of animal | Labelling declarations | Recommended length of time for use | Other provisions |
Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency[58] | Low level of phosphorus and restricted level of protein but of high quality | Dogs and cats |
- Protein source(s) - Calcium - Phosphorus - Potassium - Sodium - Contents of essential fatty acids (if added) |
Initially up to 6 months[59] | Indicate on the package, container or label: "It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use" Indicate in the instructions for use: "Water should be available at all times." |
Dissolution of struvite stones[60] | - Urine acidifying properties, low level of magnesium, and restricted level of protein but of high quality | Dogs |
- Protein source(s) - Calcium - Phosphorus - Sodium - Magnesium - Potassium - Chlorides - Sulphur - Urine acidifying substances |
5 to 12 weeks | Indicate on the package, container or label: "It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use." Indicate in the instructions for use: |
- Urine acidifying properties and low level of magnesium | Cats |
- Calcium - Phosphorus - Sodium - Magnesium - Potassium - Chlorides - Sulphur - Total taurine - Urine acidifying substances |
"Water should be available at all times." | ||
Reduction of struvite stone recurrence[61] | - Urine acidifying properties and moderate level of magnesium | Dogs and cats |
- Calcium - Phosphorus - Sodium - Magnesium - Potassium - Chlorides - Sulphur - Urine acidifying substances |
Up to 6 months | Indicate on the package, container or label: "It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use." |
Reduction of urate stones formation | Low level of purines, low level of protein but of high quality | Dogs and cats | - Protein source(s) | Up to 6 months but lifetime use in cases of irreversible disturbance of uric acid metabolism | Indicate on the package, container or label: "It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use." |
Reduction of oxalate stones formation | Low level of calcium, low level of Vitamin D, and urine alkalising properties | Dogs and cats |
- Phosphorus - Calcium - Sodium - Magnesium - Potassium - Chlorides - Sulphur - Total Vitamin D - Hydroxyproline - Urine alkalising substances |
Up to 6 months | Indicate on the package, container or label: "It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use." |
Reduction of cystine stones formation | Low level of protein, moderate level of sulphur amino acids and urine alkalising properties | Dogs and cats |
Total sulphur amino - acids - Sodium - Potassium - Chlorides - Sulphur - Urine acidifying substances |
Initially up to 1 year | Indicate on the package, container or label: "It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use." |
Reduction of feed material and nutrient intolerances[62] | Selected protein source(s) and/or Selected carbohydrate source(s) | Dogs and cats |
- Protein source(s) - Content of essential fatty acids (if added) - Carbohydrate source(s) - Contents of essential fatty acids (if added) |
3 to 8 weeks; if signs of intolerance disappear this feed can be used indefinitely | |
Reduction of acute intestinal absorptive disorders | Increased level of electrolytes and highly digestible feed materials | Dogs and cats |
- Highly digestible feed materials including their treatment if appropriate - Sodium - Potassium - Source(s) of mucilaginous substances (if added) |
1 to 2 weeks | Indicate on the package, container or label: "During periods of and recovery from acute diarrhoea." "It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use." |
Compensation for maldigestion[63] | Highly digestible feed materials and low level of fat | Dogs and cats | - Highly digestible feed materials including their treatment if appropriate | 3 to 12 weeks, but lifetime in case of chronic pancreatic insufficiency | Indicate on the package, container or label: "It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use." |
Support of heart function in case of chronic cardiac insufficiency | Low level of sodium and increased K/Na ratio | Dogs and cats |
- Sodium - Potassium - Magnesium |
Initially up to 6 months | Indicate on the package, container or label: "It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use." |
Regulation of glucose supply (Diabetes mellitus) | Low level of rapid glucose-releasing carbohydrates | Dogs and cats |
- Carbohydrate source(s) - Treatment of carbohydrates if appropriate - Starch - Total sugar - Fructose (if added) - Content of essential fatty acids (if added) - Source(s) of short and medium chain fatty acids (if added) |
Initially up to 6 months | Indicate on the package, container or label: "It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use." |
Support of liver function in case of chronic liver insufficiency | - High quality protein, moderate level of protein, low level of fat, high level of essential fatty acids and high level of highly digestible carbohydrates | Dogs |
- Protein source(s) - Content of essential fatty acids - Highly digestible carbohydrates including their treatment if appropriate - Sodium - Total copper |
Initially up to 6 months | Indicate on the package, container or label: "It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use." |
- High quality proteins, moderate level of protein, moderate level of fat and high level of essential fatty acids | |||||
Cats |
- Protein source(s) - Content of essential fatty acids - Sodium - Total copper |
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Regulation of lipid metabolism in case of hyperlipidaemia | Low level of fat and high level of essential fatty acids | Dogs and cats |
- Content of essential fatty acids - Contents of n-3 fatty acids (if added) |
Initially up to 2 months | Indicate on the package, container or label: "It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use." |
Reduction of copper in the liver | Low level of copper | Dogs | - Total copper | Initially up to 6 months | Indicate on the package, container or label: "It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use." |
Reduction of excessive body weight | Low energy density | Dogs and cats | - Energy value (until 30th March 2002 calculated according to EC method - see Schedule 1) | Until target body weight is achieved | In the instructions for use an appropriate daily intake must be recommended |
Nutritional restoration, convalescence[64] | High energy density, high concentration of essential nutrients and highly digestible feed materials | Dogs and cats |
- Highly digestible feed materials including their treatment if appropriate - Energy value (until 30th March 2002 calculated according to EC method - see Schedule 1) -Contents of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids (if added) |
Until restoration is achieved | In the case of feeding stuffs specially presented to be given via tubing, indicate on the package, container or label: "Administration under veterinary supervision." |
Support of skin function in case of dermatosis and excessive loss of hair | High level of essential fatty acids | Dogs and cats | - Contents of essential fatty acids | Up to 2 months | Indicate on the package, container or label: "It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use." |
Reduction of the risk of milk fever | - Low level of calcium and/or - Low cations/anions ratio | Dairy cows |
- Calcium - Phosphorus - Magnesium - Calcium - Phosphorus - Sodium - Potassium - Chlorides - Sulphur |
1 to 4 weeks before calving | Indicate in the instructions for use: "Stop feeding after calving." |
Reduction of the risk of ketosis[65] | Feed materials providing glucogenic energy sources | Dairy cows and ewes |
- Feed materials - providing glucogenic energy sources - Propane-1, 2-diol (if added as a glucose precursor) - Glycerol (if added as a glucose precursor) |
3 to 6 weeks after calving[66] Last 6 weeks before and the first 3 weeks after lambing[67] |
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Reduction of the risk of tetany (hypomagnesaemia) | High level of available carbo- hydrates, moderate level of protein and low level of potassium | Ruminants |
- Starch - Total sugars - Magnesium - Sodium - Potassium |
3 to 10 weeks during periods of fast grass growth | In the instructions for use guidance shall be provided on the balance of the daily ration, with regard to the inclusion of fibre and easily available energy sources. In the case of feeding stuffs for ovines indicate on the package, container or label: "Especially for lactating ewes." |
Reduction of the risk of acidosis | Low level of easily fermentable carbo- hydrates and high buffering capacity | Ruminants |
- Starch - Total sugars |
Maximum 2 months[68] | In the instructions for use guidance shall be provided on the balance of the daily ration, with regard to the inclusion of fibre and easily fermentable carbohydrate sources. In the case of feeding stuffs for dairy cows indicate on the package, container or label: "Especially for high yielding cows." In the case of feeding stuffs for ruminants for fattening indicate on the package, container or label: "Especially for intensively fed . . ."[69] |
Stabilisation of water and electrolyte balance | Predominantly electrolytes and easily absorbable carbohydrates |
Calves Piglets Lambs Kids Foals |
- Carbohydrate source(s) - Sodium - Potassium - Chlorides |
1 to 7 days (1 to 3 days if fed exclusively) | Indicate on the package, container or label: "In case of risk of, during periods of, or recovery from digestive disturbance (diarrhoea). It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use." |
Reduction of the risk of urinary calculi | Low level of phosphorus, magnesium and urine acidifying properties | Ruminants |
- Calcium - Phosphorus - Sodium - Magnesium - Potassium - Chlorides - Sulphur - Urine acidifying substances |
Up to 6 weeks | Indicate on the package, container or label: "Especially for intensively fed young animals." Indicate in the instructions for use: "Water should be available at all times." |
Reduction of stress reactions | High level of magnesium and/or Highly digestible feed materials | Pigs |
- Magnesium - Highly digestible feed materials including their treatment if appropriate - Contents of n-3 fatty acids (if added) |
1 to 7 days | Guidance shall be provided on the situation in which the use of this feed is appropriate. |
Stabilisation of physiological digestion | Low buffering capacity and highly digestible feed materials | Piglets |
- Highly digestible feed materials including their treatment if appropriate - Buffering capacity - Source(s) of astringent substances (if added) - Source(s) of mucilaginuous substances (if added) |
2 to 4 weeks | Indicate on the package, container or label: "In the case of risk of, during periods of, or recovery from, digestive disturbance." |
Highly digestible feed materials | Pigs |
- Highly digestible feed materials including their treatment if appropriate - Source(s) of astringent substances (if added) - Source(s) of mucilaginous substances (if added) |
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Reduction of the risk of constipation | Feed materials stimulating intestinal passage | Sows | - Feed materials stimulating intestinal passage | 10 to 14 days before and 10 to 14 days after farrowing | |
Reduction of the risk of fatty liver syndrome | Low energy and high proportion of metabolizable energy from lipids with high level of polyunsaturated fatty acids | Laying hens |
- Energy value (calculated according to EEC method - see Schedule 1) - Percentage of metabolizable energy from lipids - content of polyunsaturated fatty acids |
Up to 12 weeks | |
Compensation for malabsorption | Low level of saturated fatty acids and high level of fat soluble vitamins | Poultry excluding geese and pigeons |
- Percentage of saturated fatty acids in relation to total fatty acids - Total vitamin A - Total vitamin D - Total vitamin E - Total vitamin K |
During the first 2 weeks after hatching | |
Compensation for chronic insufficiency of small intestine function | Highly precaecally digestible carbohydrates, proteins and fats | Equines[70] | - Source(s) of highly digestible carbohydrates, proteins and fats including their treatment if appropriate | Initially up to 6 months | Guidance shall be provided on the situations in which the use of this feed is appropriate and the manner in which it should be fed including many small meals per day. Indicate on the package, container or label: "It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use." |
Compensation of chronic digestive disorders of large intestine | Highly digestible fibre | Equines |
- Fibre source(s) - Contents of n-3 fatty acids (if added) |
Initially up to 6 months | Guidance shall be provided on the situations in which the use of the feed is appropriate and the manner in which the feed should be fed. Indicate on the package, container or label: "It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use." |
Reduction of stress reactions | Highly digestible feed materials | Equines |
- Magnesium - Highly digestible feed materials including their treatment if appropriate - Content of n-3 fatty acids (if added) |
2 to 4 weeks | Guidance shall be provided on the precise situations in which the use of the feed is appropriate. |
Compensation of electrolyte loss in cases of heavy sweating | Predominantly electrolytes and easily absorbable carbohydrates | Equines |
- Calcium - Sodium - Magnesium - Potassium - Chlorides - Glucose |
1 to 3 days | Guidance shall be provided on the precise situations in which the use of the feed is appropriate. When the feed corresponds to a significant part of the daily ration, guidance should be provided to prevent the risk of abrupt changes in the nature of the feed. Indicate on the instructions for use: "Water should be available at all times." |
Nutritional restoration, convalescence | High concentration of essential nutrients and highly digestible feed materials | Equines |
- Highly digestible feed materials including their treatment if appropriate - Content of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids (if added) |
Until restoration is achieved | Guidance shall be provided on the situations in which the use of this feed is appropriate. In the case of feeding stuffs specially presented to be given via tubing, indicate on the package, container or label: "Administration under veterinary supervision." |
Support of liver function in case of chronic liver insufficiency | Low level of protein but of high quality and highly digestible carbohydrates | Equines |
- Protein and fibre source(s) - Highly digestible carbohydrates including their treatment if appropriate - Methionine - Choline - Contents of n-3 fatty acids (if added) |
Initially up to 6 months | Guidance shall be provided on the manner in which the feed should be fed including many small meals per day. Indicate on the package, container or label:"It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use." |
Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency | Low level of protein but of high quality and low level of phosphorus | Equines |
- Protein source(s) - Calcium - Phosphorus - Potassium - Magnesium - Sodium |
Initially up to 6 months | Indicate on the package, container or label: "It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use." Indicate on the instructions for use: "Water should be available at all times." |
Description of the Category | Definition |
1. Meat and animal derivatives | All the fleshy parts of slaughtered warm-blooded land animals fresh or preserved by appropriate treatment, and all products and derivatives of the processing of the carcase or parts of the carcase of such animals |
2. Milk and milk derivatives | All milk products, fresh or preserved by appropriate treatment and derivatives from the processing thereof |
3. Eggs and egg derivatives | All egg products fresh or preserved by appropriate treatment, and derivatives from the processing thereof |
4. Oils and fats | All animal and vegetable oils and fats |
5. Yeasts | All yeasts, the cells of which have been killed and dried |
6. Fish and fish derivatives | Fish or parts of fish, fresh or preserved by appropriate treatment, and derivatives from the processing thereof |
7. Cereals | All types of cereal, regardless of their presentation, or products made from the starchy endosperm |
8. Vegetables | All types of vegetables and legumes, fresh or preserved by appropriate treatment |
9. Derivatives of vegetable origin | Derivatives resulting from the treatment of vegetable products in particular cereals, vegetables, legumes and oil seeds |
10. Vegetable protein extracts | All products of vegetable origin in which the proteins have been concentrated by an adequate process to contain at least 50% protein, as related to the dry matter, and which may be restructured or textured |
11. Minerals | All inorganic substances suitable for animal feed |
12. Various sugars | All types of sugar |
13. Fruit | All types of fruit, fresh or preserved by appropriate treatment |
14. Nuts | All kernels from shells |
15. Seeds | All types of seeds as such or roughly crushed |
16. Algae | Algae, fresh or preserved by appropriate treatment |
17. Molluscs and crustaceans | All types of molluscs, crustaceans, shellfish, fresh or preserved by appropriate treatment, and their processing derivatives |
18. Insects | All types of insects in any stage of development |
19. Bakery products | All bread, cakes, biscuits and pasta products |
Description of the Category | Definition |
1. Cereal grains | The whole of the grain from all cereal types (including buck-wheat) regardless of their presentation, but from which no fraction other than hulls has been removed |
2. Cereal grain products and by-products |
Fractional products and by-products of cereal grains other than oils included in category 14 These products and by-products contain not more than 25% fibre in the dry matter |
3. Oil seeds | The whole of the seed or fruit from all types of oil seeds and oil fruits regardless of their presentation, but from which no fractions other than hulls or shells have been removed |
4. Oil seed products and by-products |
Fractional products and by-products of oil seeds and oil fruits other than oils and fats included in category 14 These products and by-products contain not more than 25% fibre in the dry matter unless they contain more than 5% oils and fats in the dry matter, or more than 15% protein in the dry matter |
5. Products and by-products of legume seeds |
Whole and fractional products and by-products of legume seeds other than leguminous oil seeds included in categories 3 and 4 These products and by-products contain not more than 25% fibre in the dry matter |
6. Products and by-products of tubers and roots |
Products and by-products derived from tubers and roots other than sugar beet included in category 7 These products and by-products contain not more than 25% fibre in the dry matter |
7. Products and by-products of sugar production |
Products and by-products of sugar beet and sugar cane These products and by-products contain not more than 25% fibre in the dry matter |
8. Products and by-products of fruit processing |
Products and by-products of fruit processing These products and by-products do not contain more than 25% fibre in the dry matter, unless they contain more than 5% oils and fats in the dry matter, or more than 15% protein in the dry matter |
9. Dried forages |
Aerial parts of forage plants, cut while green, artificially or naturally dried These products contain not more than 25% fibre in the dry matter unless they contain more than 15% protein in the dry matter |
10. High fibre materials | Feed materials containing more than 25% fibre in the dry matter, such as straw, hulls and chaff, other than products included in categories 5, 6 and 9 |
11. Milk products | Products derived from the processing of milk, other than separated milk fats included in category 14 |
12. Fish products | Whole or part of fish and other cold blooded marine animals, including products from fish processing other than fish oil and its derivations included in category 14. Also excluding products containing more than 50% ash in the dry matter included in category 13 |
13. | Inorganic or organic materials containing more than 50% ash in the dry matter other than materials containing more than 5% of ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid in the dry matter |
14. Oils and fats | Oils and fats from animal and vegetable sources, and their derivatives |
15. Products from the bakery and pasta industries | Waste and surplus materials from the bakery and pasta industries |
8.
The Regulations make minor and drafting changes to the superseded Regulations. The following are the principal changes to those Regulations -
9.
The European Community legislation implemented or supplemented by these Regulations comprises -
The exceptions are - provisions relating to non-feed uses in Article 9k.1 and provisions relating to additives classified as antibiotics, coccidiostats and other medicinal substances and growth promoters (in respect of which implementation is covered by the Feedingstuffs (Zootechnical Products) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/1871);
[5] O.J. No. L270, 14.12.70, p. 1 (O.J./SE Vol. 18, p. 4) last amended by Council Directive 1999/20/EC (O.J. No. L80, 25.3.1999, p. 20)back
[6] O.J. No. L155, 12.7.71, p. 13 (O.J./SE 1971(II), p. 480)back
[7] S.I. 1998/1046 (to which there is an amendment not relevant to these Regulations)back
[8] O.J. No. L213, 21.7.82, p. 8. Last amended by Council Directive 1999/20/EC (O.J. No. L80, 25.3.1999, p. 20)back
[9] O.J. No. L86, 6.4.79, p. 30. Last amended by Directive 2000/16 of the European Parliament and the Council (O.J. No. L105, 3.5.2000, p. 36)back
[10] O.J. No. L64, 7.3.87, p. 19. Last amended by Commission Directive 95/11/EC (O.J. No. L106, 11.5.95, p. 23)back
[11] The reference for the EEA Agreement is O.J. No. L1, 3.1.94, p. 1. The reference for the protocol signed on 17th March 1993 is O.J. No. L1, 3.1.94, p. 571back
[12] O.J. No. L332, 30.12.95, p. 15. Last amended by Council Directive 1999/20/EC (O.J. No. L80, 25.3.1999, p. 20)back
[13] O.J. No. L279, 20.12.71, p. 7 (O.J./SE 1971(III), p. 987). (Part IV was replaced entirely by Annex 1 to Directive 84/4/EEC (O.J. No. L15, 18.1.84, p. 28). That Annex was in turn replaced entirely by Part B of the Annex to Directive 98/64/EC (O.J. No. L257, 19.9.98, p. 14))back
[14] O.J. No. L125, 23.5.96, p. 35. Last amended by Directive 2000/16 of the European Parliament and the Council (O.J. No. L105, 3.5.2000, p. 36)back
[15] O.J. No. L83, 30.3.73, p. 21. (Point 3 of Annex 1 was replaced entirely by the Annex to Directive 92/89/EEC (O.J. No. L344, 26.11.92, p. 35))back
[17] O.J. No. L92, 7.4.90, p. 42back
[18] O.J. No. L279, 20.12.71, p. 7 (O.J./SE 1971 (III), p. 987), amended by Article 1 of Directive 73/47/EEC (O.J. No. L83, 30.3.73, p. 35)back
[19] O.J. No. L123, 29.5.72, p. 6 (O.J./SE 1966-1972 supplement, p. 74) (Point 2 of Annex 1 has been replaced by the Annex to Directive 93/28/EEC (O.J. No. L179, 22.7.93, p. 8))back
[20] O.J. No. L123, 29.5.72, p. 6 (O.J./SE 1966-1972 supplement, p. 74, (Point 1 of Annex 1 has been replaced by the Annex to Directive 1999/79/EC (O.J. No. L209, 7.8.1999, p. 23))back
[21] S.I. 1999/1872 (to which there are modifications not relevant to these Regulations)back
[22] O.J. No. L347, 23.12.98, p. 21back
[24] Parts I to VIII relate only to additives covered by European Community Directives. Part IX relates only to additives covered by European Community Regulationsback
[25] O.J. No. L115, 4.5.1999, p. 32back
[26] O.J. No. L194, 25.7.75, p. 39. Last amended by Commission Decision 96/350/EC (O.J. No. L135, 6.6.96, p. 32)back
[27] O.J. No. L297, 18.11.1999, p. 8. Amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No. 739/2000 (O.J. No. L87, 8.4.2000, p. 14)back
[33] S.R. 1999 No. 296 (to which there is an amendment not relevant to these Regulations)back
[34] S.I. 1999/2325 (to which there are modifications not relevant to these Regulations)back
[35] S.I. 1999/1872 (to which there are modifications not relevant to these Regulations)back
[37] O.J. No. L123, 29.5.72, p. 6 (O.J./SE 1966-1972 supplement, p. 74). Point 2 of Annex 1 has been replaced entirely by the Annex to Directive 93/28/EC (O.J. No. L179, 22.7.93, p. 8)back
[38] O.J. No. L279, 20.12.71, p. 7 (O.J./SE 1971(III), p. 987). Part IV was entirely replaced by Annex 1 to Directive 84/4/EEC (O.J. No. L15, 18.1.84, p. 28). That Annex was in turn replaced entirely by Part B of the Annex to Directive 98/64/EC (O.J. No. L257, 19.9.98, p. 14)back
[39] O.J. No. L123, 29.5.72, p. 6 (O.J./SE 1966-1972 supplement, p. 74) (as replaced entirely by the Annex to Directive 1999/79/EC (O.J. No. L209, 7.8.1999, p. 23))back
[40] O.J. No. L155, 12.7.71, p. 13 (O.J./SE 1971(II), p. 480) as corrected by a corrigendum published in July 1975 (consolidated edition of corrigenda to the first series of specified editions of EC legislation (1952 to 1972))back
[41] O.J. No. L155, 12.7.71, p. 13 (O.J./SE 1971(II), p. 480)back
[42] O.J. No. L279, 20.12.71, p. 7 (O.J./SE 1971(III), p. 987) as amended by Article 1 of Directive 73/47/EEC (O.J. No. L83, 30.3.73, p. 35)back
[43] O.J. No. L83, 30.3.73, p. 21. Point 3 of Annex 1 has been replaced entirely by the Annex to Directive 92/89/EEC (O.J. No. L344, 26.11.92, p. 35)back
[44] Parts I to VIII relate only to additives covered by European Community Directives. Part IX relates only to additives covered by European Community Regulationsback
[45] Parts I to VIII relate only to additives covered by European Community Directives. Part IX relates only to additives covered by European Community Regulationsback
[46] S.I. 1991/762 (N.I. 7)back
[47] Certain of the listed Regulations relate to categories of additive which also include additives controlled by the Additives Directive, and which are thus listed in the relevant Part of Parts I to VIII of the Table to this Schedule. (eg. the preservative formic acid is covered by Regulation 1594/1999 (above), whereas certain other preservatives are covered by Part VII of the Table.)back
[48] O.J. No. L289, 28.10.98, p. 4back
[49] O.J. No. L347, 23.12.98, p. 21back
[50] O.J. No. L188, 21.7.1999, p. 35back
[51] O.J. No. L297, 18.11.1999, p. 8. The Annex to this Regulation is now replaced by the Annex to Regulation (EC) No. 739/2000 (O.J. No. L87, 8.4.2000, p. 14)back
[52] O.J. No. L155, 28.6.2000, p. 15back
[53] O.J. No. L206, 29.7.78, p. 63back
[54] Units of activity expressed as µmole of product released per minute per gram of enzymatic preparationback
[55] S.R. 1999 No. 296, to which there is an amendment not relevant to these Regulationsback
[56] In this Schedule the contents laid down or to be declared in accordance with Columns 5 and 7 refer to the product as such.back
[57] In this Schedule the contents laid down or to be declared in accordance with Columns 5 and 7 refer to the product as such.back
[58] If appropriate the manufacturer may also recommend use for temporary renal insufficiency.back
[59] If the feeding stuff is recommended for temporary renal insufficiency the recommended period for use shall be two to four weeks.back
[60] In the case of feeding stuffs for cats, "feline lower urinary tract disease" or "feline urological syndrome - F.U.S." may complete the particular nutritional purpose.back
[61] In the case of feeding stuffs for cats, "feline lower urinary tract disease" or "feline urological syndrome - F.U.S." may complete the particular nutritional purpose.back
[62] In the case of feeding stuffs for a particular intolerance reference to the specific intolerance can replace "feed material and nutrient."back
[63] The manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with the reference "exocrine pancreatic insufficiency."back
[64] In the case of feeding stuffs for cats, the manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with a reference to "Feline hepatic lipidosis."back
[65] The term "ketosis" may be replaced by "acetonaemia". The manufacturers may also recommend the use of ketosis recuperation.back
[66] In the case of feeding stuffs for dairy cows.back
[67] In the case of feeding stuffs for ewes.back
[68] In the case of feeding stuffs for dairy cows, "maximum two months from the start of lactation."back
[69] Indicate the category of ruminants concerned.back
[70] In the case of feeding stuffs specially prepared to meet the specific conditions of very old animals (easily digestible feed materials) a reference to "old animals" shall complete the indication of the species or category of animal.back