LegalizeCommission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1490 of 1 March 2022 concerning the authorisation of expressed lemon essential oil, residual fraction of expressed lemon oil distilled, distilled lemon essential oil (volatile fraction) and distilled lime essential oil as feed additives for certain animal species (Text with EEA relevance)
Article 1
Authorisation
The substances specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘sensory additives’ and to the functional group ‘flavouring compounds’, are authorised as additives in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.
Article 2
Transitional measures
1.
The substances specified in the Annex and premixtures containing these substances, which are produced and labelled before 5 August 2024 in accordance with the rules applicable before 5 February 2024, may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted.
2.
Compound feed and feed materials containing the substances specified in the Annex, which are produced and labelled before 5 February 2025 in accordance with the rules applicable before 5 February 2024, may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted if they are intended for food-producing animals.
3.
Compound feed and feed materials containing the substances specified in the Annex, which are produced and labelled before 5 February 2026 in accordance with the rules applicable before 5 February 2024, may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted if they are intended for non-food-producing animals.
Article 3
Entry into force
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
ANNEX
| Identification number of the additive | Name of the holder of authorisation | Additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | Minimum content | Maximum content | Other provisions | End of period of authorisation | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identification number of the additive | Name of the holder of authorisation | Additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | mg active substance/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % | mg active substance/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % | Other provisions | End of period of authorisation | |||||||
| Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | |||||||
| 2b139-eo | Name of the holder of authorisation | Additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | — | Expressed lemon essential oil | Other provisions | End of period of authorisation | Additive composition Expressed lemon essential oil from fruit peel of Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck Liquid form Characterisation of the active substance Expressed lemon essential oil obtained by cold expression from fruit peel of Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck as defined by the Council of Europe [^E0001] d-Limonene: 60–73 % β-Pinene (pin-2(10)-ene): 9–18 % γ-Terpinene: 6–12 % α-Pinene (pin-2(3)-ene): 1,3–3,0 % Sabinene (4(10)-thujene): 0,3–3,0 % Geranial: 0,1–2,0 % Neral: 0,1–1,8 % Perillaldehyde: ≤ 0,023 % Furocoumarins: ≤ 0,3 % Methoxycoumarins: ≤ 0,06 % CAS number 84929-31-7 FEMA number 2625 CoE number: 139 Analytical method [^E0002] For the quantification of phytochemical marker d-limonene in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (based on ISO 855) | Chickens for fattening and minor poultry species for fattening | — | — | 35 | 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture. 2. In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment shall be indicated. 3. Mixture of expressed lemon essential oil with other botanical additives is permitted provided that the amounts of perillaldehyde, furocoumarins, and methoxycoumarins in feed materials and compound feed are lower than the one resulting from the use of a single additive at the maximum or recommended level for the species or animal category. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment,. | 29 September 2032 |
| 2b139-eo | Turkeys for fattening Salmonids and other fin fish except ornamental fish | 40 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139-eo | Laying hens and minor poultry species for laying or breeding | 52 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139-eo | All Suidae for fattening | 74 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139-eo | Piglets of all Suidae species | 62 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139-eo | Sows of all Suidae species | 92 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139-eo | Calves (milk replacers) Ruminants for fattening other than sheep and goats Dairy ruminants other than sheep and goats | 90 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139-eo | Horses | 137 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139-eo | Other animal species and categories except dogs, cats, ornamental fish and ornamental birds | 30 |
Natural sources of flavourings – Report No 2 (2007).
Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports
| Identification number of the additive | Name of the holder of authorisation | Additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | Minimum content | Maximum content | Other provisions | End of period of authorisation | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identification number of the additive | Name of the holder of authorisation | Additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | mg active substance/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % | mg active substance/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % | Other provisions | End of period of authorisation | |||||||
| Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | |||||||
| 2b139- rf | Name of the holder of authorisation | Additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | — | Residual fraction of expressed lemon oil distilled | Other provisions | End of period of authorisation | Additive composition Residual fraction of expressed lemon oil distilled from fruit peel of Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck Liquid form Characterisation of the active substance Residual fraction of expressed lemon oil distilled obtained by the distillation of lemon essential oil expressed from fruit peel of Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck as defined by the Council of Europe [^E0003] The specifications of the active substance are: d-Limonene: 51–63 % γ-Terpinene: 8–17 % Geranial: 6–12 % Neral:5–9 % β-Pinene (pin-2(10)-ene): 0,3–5,5 % β-Bisabolene: 0,3–4 % Perillaldehyde: ≤ 0,092 % Furocoumarins: ≤ 0,8 % Methoxycoumarins: ≤ 0,22 % CoE number: 139 Analytical method [^E0004] For the quantification of phytochemical marker d-limonene in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (based on ISO 855) | Chickens for fattening and minor poultry species for fattening | — | — | 11 | 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture. 2. In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment shall be indicated. 3. Mixture of residual fraction of expressed lemon oil distilled with other botanical additives is permitted provided that the amounts of perillaldehyde, furocoumarins, and methoxycoumarins in feed materials and compound feed are lower than the one resulting from the use of a single additive at the maximum or recommended level for the species or animal category. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 29 September 2032 |
| 2b139- rf | Laying hens and minor poultry species for laying or breeding Turkeys for fattening Rabbits Salmonids and other fin fish except ornamental fish | 12 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139- rf | Ruminants | 20 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139- rf | Piglets of all Suidae species | 20 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139- rf | All Suidae for fattening | 24 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139- rf | Sows of all Suidae species | 30 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139- rf | Horses | 35 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139- rf | Other animal species and categories except dogs, cats, ornamental fish and ornamental birds | 11 |
Natural sources of flavourings – Report No 2 (2007).
Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports
| Identification number of the additive | Name of the holder of authorisation | Additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | Minimum content | Maximum content | Other provisions | End of period of authorisation | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identification number of the additive | Name of the holder of authorisation | Additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | mg active substance/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % | mg active substance/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % | Other provisions | End of period of authorisation | |||||||
| Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | |||||||
| 2b139-di | Name of the holder of authorisation | Additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | — | Distilled lemon essential oil (volatile fraction) | Other provisions | End of period of authorisation | Additive composition Distilled lemon essential oil (volatile fraction) obtained from lemon essential oil expressed from fruit peel of Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck Liquid form Characterisation of the active substance Distilled lemon essential oil (volatile fraction) obtained by lemon essential oil expressed from fruit peel of Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck as defined by the Council of Europe [^E0005] The specifications of the active substance are: d-Limonene: 66–78 % β-Pinene (pin-2(10)-ene): 5–20 % γ-Terpinene: 1,5–9,5 % α-Pinene (pin-2(3)-ene): 0.5–3,0 % Sabinene: 0,3–3,0 % Furocoumarins: ≤ 0,1 mg/kg Methoxycoumarins: ≤ 0,1 mg/kg CoE number: 139 Analytical method [^E0006] For the quantification of phytochemical marker d-limonene in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (based on ISO 855) | Chickens for fattening and minor poultry species for fattening | — | — | 36 | 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture. 2. In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment shall be indicated. 3. Mixture of distilled lemon essential oil (volatile fraction) with other botanical additives is permitted provided that the amounts of furocoumarins, and methoxycoumarins in feed materials and compound feed are lower than the one resulting from the use of a single additive at the maximum or recommended level for the species or animal category. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 29 September 2032 |
| 2b139-di | Laying hens and minor poultry species for laying or breeding | 53 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139-di | Rabbits | 56 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139-di | Turkeys for fattening | 48 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139-di | Piglets of all Suidae species | 64 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139-di | All Suidae for fattening | 76 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139-di | Sows of all Suidae species | 94 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139-di | Calves (milk replacers) Sheep and goats Other ruminants for fattening | 95 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139-di | Horses | 141 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139-di | Dairy ruminants other than sheep and goats | 91 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139-di | Salmonids, ornamental fish and all other fin fish Dogs | 60 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b139-di | Other animal species and categories | 30 |
Natural sources of flavourings – Report No 2 (2007).
Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports
| Identification number of the additive | Name of the holder of authorisation | Additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | Minimum content | Maximum content | Other provisions | End of period of authorisation | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identification number of the additive | Name of the holder of authorisation | Additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | mg active substance/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % | mg active substance/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % | Other provisions | End of period of authorisation | |||||||
| Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | |||||||
| 2b141-eo | Name of the holder of authorisation | Additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | — | Distilled lime essential oil | Other provisions | End of period of authorisation | Additive composition Distilled lime essential oil obtained by unpeeled fruits of the plant species Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle Liquid form Characterisation of the active substance Distilled lime essential oil obtained by steam distillation from unpeeled fruits of the plant species Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle as defined by the Council of Europe [^E0007] The specifications of the active substance are: d-Limonene: 45–52 % γ-Terpinene: 10–14 % Terpinolene: 5,5–10,5 % αΤerpineol: 6–8 % β-Caryophyllene: 0,2–0,8 % Furocoumarins: ≤ 0,0083 % Methoxycoumarins: ≤ 0,03 % CoE number:141 Analytical method [^E0008] For the quantification of phytochemical marker d-limonene in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (based on ISO 3519) | Chickens for fattening and minor poultry species for fattening | — | — | 8,5 | 1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture. 2. In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment shall be indicated. 3. Mixture of distilled lime essential oil with other botanical additives is permitted provided that the amounts of furocoumarins, and methoxycoumarins in feed materials and compound feed are lower than the one resulting from the use of a single additive at the maximum or recommended level for the species or animal category. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 29 September 2032 |
| 2b141-eo | Laying hens and minor poultry species for laying or breeding | 12,5 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b141-eo | Turkeys for fattening | 11 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b141-eo | Piglets of all Suidae species | 15 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b141-eo | All Suidae for fattening | 18 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b141-eo | Lactating sows of all Suidae species | 22 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b141-eo | Sheep and goats Other ruminants for fattening Horses | 33,5 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b141-eo | Calves (milk replacers) | 35,5 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b141-eo | Dairy ruminants other than sheep and goats | 21,5 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b141-eo | Rabbits | 13,5 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b141-eo | Salmonids and other fin fish except ornamental fish | 30 | ||||||||||||||
| 2b141-eo | Other animal species and categories except dogs, cats, ornamental fish and ornamental birds | 8,5 |
Natural sources of flavourings – Report No 2 (2007).
Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports
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