LegalizeCommission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2575 of 18 December 2025 withdrawing from the market certain feed additives
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| 2025/2575 | 19.12.2025 |
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition [^ntr1-L_202502575EN.000101-E0001], and in particular Article 10(5) thereof,
Whereas:
- (1) Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation. In particular, Article 10(2) of that Regulation provides rules for the re-evaluation of additives authorised pursuant to Council Directive 70/524/EEC [^ntr2-L_202502575EN.000101-E0002].
- (2) Article 10(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 imposes an obligation on the Commission to adopt a Regulation requiring the withdrawal from the market of feed additives for which no applications as required by Article 10(2) and (7) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 were submitted before the deadline provided for in these provisions or for which an application was submitted but subsequently withdrawn.
- (3) Accordingly, the feed additives listed in the Annex should be withdrawn from the market. As Article 10(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 does not differentiate between authorisations issued with a time limit and authorisations without a time limit, for clarity reasons it is appropriate to provide for the withdrawal from the market of feed additives whose limited authorisation periods pursuant to Directive 70/524/EEC have already expired.
- (4) In the case of feed additives for which applications have been submitted only for certain animal species or categories, or for which applications have been withdrawn only for certain animal species or categories, the withdrawal from the market should only concern the animal species and categories for which no application has been submitted or for which the application has been withdrawn.
- (5) As a consequence of the withdrawal from the market of the feed additives concerned, it is appropriate to amend and repeal the provisions authorising them, where such provisions are still in force. Consequently, Commission Regulation (EC) No 358/2005 [^ntr3-L_202502575EN.000101-E0003] should be amended accordingly. In addition, Commission Regulations (EC) No 316/2003 [^ntr4-L_202502575EN.000101-E0004], (EC) No 1811/2005 [^ntr5-L_202502575EN.000101-E0005] and (EC) No 1876/2006 [^ntr6-L_202502575EN.000101-E0006] should be repealed.
- (6) As regards feed additives which were authorised without a time limit, it is appropriate to allow for a transitional period within which existing stocks of the additives concerned, premixtures, compound feed and feed materials which have been produced with those additives may be used up in respect of the animal species and categories for which the withdrawal from the market is required, in order to allow interested parties to adapt to the obligation to withdraw those products from the market.
- (7) The withdrawal from the market of the products listed in the Annex does not prevent them from being authorised or from being subject to a measure concerning their status in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.
- (8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Withdrawal from the market
The feed additives specified in the Annex shall be withdrawn from the market in respect of the animal species and categories as specified in that Annex.
Article 2
Amendment to Regulation (EC) No 358/2005
In Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 358/2005, entry 28 on 3-Phytase EC 3.1.3.8 is deleted.
Article 3
Repeals
Regulations (EC) No 316/2003, (EC) No 1811/2005 and (EC) No 1876/2006 are repealed.
Article 4
Transitional measures
Existing stocks of the feed additives listed in Chapter I.A. of the Annex may continue to be placed on the market and used until 8 January 2027.
Premixtures produced with the feed additives referred to in paragraph 1 may continue to be placed on the market and used until 8 April 2027.
Compound feed and feed materials produced with the feed additives referred to in paragraph 1 or with the premixtures referred to in paragraph 2 may continue to be placed on the market and used until 8 January 2028.
Article 5
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.
Done at Brussels, 18 December 2025.
For the Commission
The President
Ursula VON DER LEYEN
[^ntr1-L_202502575EN.000101-E0001]: OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2003/1831/oj.
[^ntr2-L_202502575EN.000101-E0002]: Council Directive 70/524/EEC of 23 November 1970 concerning additives in feedingstuffs (OJ L 270, 14.12.1970, p. 1), ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/1970/524/oj.
[^ntr3-L_202502575EN.000101-E0003]: Commission Regulation (EC) No 358/2005 of 2 March 2005 concerning the authorisations without a time limit of certain additives and the authorisation of new uses of additives already authorised in feedingstuffs (OJ L 57, 3.3.2005, p. 3, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2005/358/oj).
[^ntr4-L_202502575EN.000101-E0004]: Commission Regulation (EC) No 316/2003 of 19 February 2003 concerning the permanent authorisation of an additive in feedingstuffs and the provisional authorisation of a new use of an additive already authorised in feedingstuffs (OJ L 46, 20.2.2003, p. 15, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2003/316/oj).
[^ntr5-L_202502575EN.000101-E0005]: Commission Regulation (EC) No 1811/2005 of 4 November 2005 concerning the provisional and permanent authorisations of certain additives in feedingstuffs and the provisional authorisation of a new use of an additive already authorised in feedingstuffs (OJ L 291, 5.11.2005, p. 12, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2005/1811/oj).
[^ntr6-L_202502575EN.000101-E0006]: Commission Regulation (EC) No 1876/2006 of 18 December 2006 concerning the provisional and permanent authorisation of certain additives in feedingstuffs (OJ L 360, 19.12.2006, p. 126, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2006/1876/oj).
ANNEX
Feed additives to be withdrawn from the market, as referred to in Article 1
CHAPTER I.A.
Feed additives which were authorised without a time limit
PART 1
Feed additives to be withdrawn from the market for all animal species and categories
| Identification number | Additive | Animal species or category |
|---|---|---|
| Silage additives | Silage additives | Silage additives |
| Enzymes | Enzymes | Enzymes |
| Cellulase EC 3.2.1.4 from Trichoderma longibrachiatum ATCC 74252 (= Endo-1,4-beta-glucanase from Trichoderma reesei ATCC SD-6331) | All species | |
| Flavouring and appetising substances | Flavouring and appetising substances | Flavouring and appetising substances |
| Natural products – botanically defined | Natural products – botanically defined | Natural products – botanically defined |
| Allium cepa L.: Onion absolute CoE 24 / Onion extract CoE 24 | All species | |
| Anthemis nobilis L.: Chamomile flower tincture CoE 48 | All species | |
| Apium graveolens L.: Celery tincture CoE 52 | All species | |
| Artemisia annua L.: Annual mugwort extract (solvent-based) | All species | |
| Artemisia dracunculus L.: Tarragon oil CAS 8016-88-4 FEMA 3043 CoE 64 Einecs 290-356-5 | All species | |
| Artemisia vulgaris L.: Armoise / Mugwort oil CAS 8008-93-3 CoE 72 Einecs 284-503-2 | All species | |
| Berberis vulgaris L.: Barberry concentrate CoE 86 / Barberry tincture CoE 86 | All species | |
| Chamomilla recutita (L.) Rauschert.: Chamomile flower oil CAS 8022-66-2 FEMA 2273 CoE 273 Einecs 282-006-5 | All species | |
| Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle: Lime oil expressed CAS 8008-26-2 FEMA 2631 CoE 141 Einecs 290-010-3 / Lime oil expressed terpeneless CAS 68916-84-7 FEMA 2632 CoE 141 / Lime essence oil CoE 141 | All species | |
| Cynara scolymus L.: Artichoke tincture CoE 565 | All species | |
| Harpagophytum procumbens DC.: Devil’s claw / grapple extract | All species | |
| Hedera helix L.: Common ivy extract (water-based) | All species | |
| Juniperus communis L.: Juniper branches oil CAS 8012-91-7 CoE 249 Einecs 283-268-3 | All species | |
| Laurus nobilis L.: Laurel tincture CoE 255 | All species | |
| Lavandula angustifolia x latifolia: Lavender oil | All species | |
| Matricaria recutita: extract | All species | |
| Melissa officinalis L.: Balm leaves oil CAS 8014-71-9 FEMA 2113 CoE 280 Einecs 282-007-0 / Melissa balm tincture CoE 280 / Balm leaves extract CAS 84082-61-1 FEMA 2112 CoE 280 Einecs 282-007-0 | All species | |
| Momordica charantia L.: Bitter melon tincture | All species | |
| Olea europaea L.: Olive extract, olive leaf extract | All species | |
| Passiflora edulis Sims. = P. incarnata L.: Passionfruit extract (solvent-based) | All species | |
| Peumus boldus Mol.: Boldo absolute CoE 328 / Boldo oil CoE 328 | All species | |
| Potentilla erecta L. = Potentilla tormentilla Stokes: Tormentill tincture CoE 493 | All species | |
| Quercus robur L., Q. pedunculata Ehrh.: Oak wood English creosote / extract CAS 71011-28-4 CoE 390 Einecs 275-129-0 | All species | |
| Rubus spp., (e.g. Rubus fructicosus L.): Blackberry tincture CoE 408 | All species | |
| Satureja hortensis L.: Savory summer tincture CoE 425 | All species | |
| Tanacetum vulgare L.: Tansy extract (water-based) | All species | |
| Taraxacum officinale Wiggers: Dandelion root solid extract CAS 68990-74-9 FEMA 2358 CoE 447 Einecs 273-624-6 / Dandelion leaves solid extract CoE 447 / Dandelion fluid extract CAS 68990-74-9 FEMA 2357 CoE 447 Einecs 273-624-6 | All species | |
| Theobroma cacao L.: Cocoa extract CAS 84649-99-0 CoE 452 Einecs 283-460-6 | All species | |
| Thymus vulgaris L., T. zygis L.: Thyme extract (water-based) CoE 456/457 | All species | |
| Vanilla planifolia G.Jacks. = V. fragrans Salisb.: Vanilla tincture CoE 474 | All species | |
| Viburnum prunifolium L.: Black snowball tincture CoE 480 | All species | |
| Vitex agnus-castus L.: Lilac chastetree extract | All species | |
| Vitis vinifera L.: Grape skin extract (water-based) CoE 485 | All species | |
| Yucca mohavensis Sarg. = Y. schidigera Roezl ex Ortgies: Yucca tincture | All species | |
| Natural products and corresponding synthetic products | Natural products and corresponding synthetic products | Natural products and corresponding synthetic products |
| CAS No 41453-56-9 / Non-2(cis)-en-1-ol / Flavis No 02.112 | All species | |
| CAS No 43039-98-1 / 2-Propionylthiazole / Flavis No 15.027 | All species |
PART 2
Feed additives to be withdrawn from the market for certain animal species and categories
| Identification number | Additive | Animal species or category |
|---|---|---|
| Acidity regulators | Acidity regulators | Acidity regulators |
| 296 | DL- and L-Malic acid | Cats and dogs |
| Colourants, including pigments | Colourants, including pigments | Colourants, including pigments |
| Carotenoids and xanthophylls | Carotenoids and xanthophylls | Carotenoids and xanthophylls |
| E 161b | Lutein. All forms with the exception of: — lutein-rich extract of Tagetes erecta L., authorised for chickens for fattening, minor poultry for fattening, laying hens and minor poultry for laying [2a161b][^ntr1-L_202502575EN.000401-E0001] and for turkeys for fattening [2a161bii][^ntr2-L_202502575EN.000401-E0002], — lutein/zeaxanthin extract of Tagetes erecta authorised for chickens for fattening, minor poultry for fattening, laying hens and minor poultry for laying 2a161bi. | Poultry |
| E 161h | Zeaxanthin. All forms with the exception of lutein/zeaxanthin extract of Tagetes erecta authorised for chickens for fattening, minor poultry for fattening, laying hens and minor poultry for laying 2a161bi. | Poultry |
| Flavouring and appetising substances | Flavouring and appetising substances | Flavouring and appetising substances |
| Natural products – botanically defined | Natural products – botanically defined | Natural products – botanically defined |
| Astragalus membranaceus L. = A. pycnocladus Boiss. et Haussk. ex Boiss.: Astragalus tincture | All animal species with the exception of horses, dogs and poultry | |
| Crataegus oxyacantha L.p.p. et auct.: Hawthorne tincture CoE 156 | All animal species with the exception of horses and dogs | |
| Echinacea angustifolia DC: Blacksamson echinacea extract | Cats and dogs | |
| Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench.: Echinacea extract | Cats and dogs | |
| Garcinia cambogia Desrouss: Garcinia extract | Cats and dogs | |
| Gymnostemma pentaphyllum Makino: Immortality herb tincture | All animal species with the exception of horses and dogs | |
| Hedera helix L.: Common ivy extract (solvent-based) | Chickens for fattening, turkeys for fattening, laying hens, salmon and ornamental fish | |
| Humulus lupulus L.: Hop. tincture CoE 233 | All animal species with the exception of horses | |
| Paeonia lactiflora Pall. = P. albiflora Pall.: Chinese peony tincture | All animal species with the exception of horses and dogs | |
| Thea sinensis L. = Camellia thea Link. = Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze: Tea extract (solvent-based) CAS 84650-60-2 CoE 451 Einecs 283-519-7 | All animal species with the exception of cats and dogs | |
| Thymus vulgaris L., T. zygis L.: Thyme extract (solvent-based) CoE 456/457 | Chickens for fattening, turkeys for fattening, laying hens, piglets, pigs for fattening, lactating sows, dairy cows, salmon and ornamental fish | |
| Vaccinium myrtillus L.: Blueberry tincture CoE 469 | All animal species with the exception of horses, dogs and poultry | |
| Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal. = Physalis somnifera Link: Ashwagandha tincture | All animal species with the exception of horses and dogs | |
| Natural products and corresponding synthetic products | Natural products and corresponding synthetic products | Natural products and corresponding synthetic products |
| CAS No 3188-00-9 / 4,5-Dihydro-2-methylfuran-3(2H)-one / Flavis No 13.042 | All pet animals with the exception of cats and dogs | |
| CAS No 3658-77-3 / 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one / Flavis No 13.010 | All pet animals with the exception of cats and dogs |
CHAPTER I.B.
Feed additives which were authorised for a limited period
| Identification number | Additive | Animal species or category |
|---|---|---|
| Enzymes | Enzymes | Enzymes |
| 28 | 3-Phytase EC 3.1.3.8 produced by Trichoderma reesei (CBS 528.94) | Turkeys for fattening, sows |
| 11 | Endo-1,4-beta-glucanase EC 3.2.1.4, endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase EC 3.2.1.6 and endo-1,4-beta-xylanase EC 3.2.1.8 produced by Trichoderma longibrachiatum (ATCC 74 252) | Ducks |
| 24 | Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase EC 3.2.1.8 and endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase EC 3.2.1.6 produced by Aspergillus niger (CNCM I-1517) | Turkeys for fattening |
| 59 | Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase EC 3.2.1.8 produced by Trichoderma longibrachiatum (ATCC 2105), endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase EC 3.2.1.6 and alpha-amylase EC 3.2.1.1 produced by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (DSM 9553), subtilisin EC 3.4.21.62 produced by Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 2107), polygalacturonase EC 3.2.1.15 produced by Aspergillus aculeatus (CBS 589.94) | Turkeys for fattening |
| Micro-organisms | Micro-organisms | Micro-organisms |
| 12 | Lactobacillus farciminis CNCM MA 67 / 4R | Laying hens |
[^ntr1-L_202502575EN.000401-E0001]: This feed additive has been authorised by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1097 of 24 July 2020 concerning the authorisation of lutein-rich and lutein/zeaxanthin extracts from Tagetes erecta as feed additives for poultry (except turkeys) for fattening and laying and for minor poultry species for fattening and laying (OJ L 241, 27.7.2020, p. 23, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2020/1097/oj).
[^ntr2-L_202502575EN.000401-E0002]: This feed additive has been authorised by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1928 of 25 September 2025 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of lutein-rich extract of Tagetes erecta L. as a feed additive for turkeys for fattening (OJ L, 2025/1928, 26.9.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/1928/oj).
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/2575/oj
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