LegalizeCommission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1865 of 29 July 2026 concerning the authorisation of thyme essential oil from Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. as a feed additive for all animal species
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| 2026/1865 | 30.7.2026 |
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_202601865EN.000101-E0001], and in particular Article 9(2) 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 an authorisation. Article 10(2) of that Regulation provides for the re-evaluation of additives authorised pursuant to Council Directive 70/524/EEC [^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000101-E0002].
- (2) The substance thyme essential oil from Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. was authorised without a time limit in accordance with Directive 70/524/EEC as a feed additive for all animal species. This substance was subsequently entered in the Register of Feed Additives as an existing product, in accordance with Article 10(1), point (b), of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.
- (3) In accordance with Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 in conjunction with Article 7 thereof, an application was submitted for the authorisation of thyme essential oil from Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. as a feed additive for all animal species, requesting the additive to be classified in the additive category ‘sensory additives’ and in the functional group ‘flavouring compounds’. The application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.
- (4) The applicant requested the additive to be authorised for use also in water for drinking. However, Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 does not allow the authorisation of ‘flavouring compounds’ for use in water for drinking. Therefore, the use of this additive in water for drinking should not be allowed.
- (5) The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) concluded in its opinion of 18 November 2025 [^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000101-E0003] that thyme essential oil from Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. is safe up to certain maximum concentrations, further specified in that opinion for each animal species. Furthermore, it concluded that the use of thyme essential oil from Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. in animal feed, under the proposed conditions of use, is safe for consumers and the environment. The Authority concluded that thyme essential oil from Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. should be considered as irritant to skin and eyes and as a dermal and respiratory sensitiser. The Authority indicated that exposure of users to the additive by any route is considered a risk. The Authority further concluded that since the leaves of Thymus vulgaris L. and Thymus zygis L. and their preparations are recognised to flavour food and their function in feed would be essentially the same as that in food, no further demonstration of efficacy is considered necessary. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additives in feed submitted by the Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.
- (6) In view of the above, the Commission considers that thyme essential oil from Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. satisfies the conditions provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. Accordingly, the use of that substance should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation. The Commission considers that the presence of thymol, a pharmacologically active substance according to Commission Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 [^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000101-E0004], at 35-60 % in thyme essential oil from Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. requires the setting of a maximum content for this feed additive in complete feed. It also considers that thyme essential oil from Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. shall not be used in combination with other sources of thymol. In addition, the Commission considers that appropriate protective measures should be taken to prevent adverse effects on the health of the users of the additive.
- (7) Since safety reasons do not require the immediate application of the modifications to the conditions of authorisation of the substance concerned, it is appropriate to provide for a transitional period for interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements resulting from the authorisation.
- (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
Authorisation
The substance specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘sensory additives’ and to the functional group ‘flavouring compounds’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.
Article 2
Transitional measures
1.
The feed additive thyme essential oil from Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L., as authorised pursuant to Directive 70/524/EEC, and premixtures containing that additive, which are produced and labelled before 19 February 2027 in accordance with the rules applicable before 19 August 2026 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the stocks concerned are exhausted.
2.
Compound feed and feed materials containing the feed additive referred to in paragraph 1, which are produced and labelled before 19 August 2027 in accordance with the rules applicable before 19 August 2026 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the stocks concerned are exhausted, if they are intended for food producing animals.
3.
Compound feed and feed materials containing the feed additive referred to in paragraph 1, which are produced and labelled before 19 August 2028 in accordance with the rules applicable before 19 August 2026 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the stocks concerned 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.
Done at Brussels, 29 July 2026.
For the Commission
The President
Ursula VON DER LEYEN
[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000101-E0001]: OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2003/1831/oj.
[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.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_202601865EN.000101-E0003]: EFSA Journal 2025, 23(12), e9691, https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2025.9691.
[^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000101-E0004]: Commission Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 of 22 December 2009 on pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin (OJ L 15, 20.1.2010, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2010/37(1)/oj).
ANNEX
| Identification number of the additive | Name of the 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 |
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| Identification number of the additive | Name of the additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | mg of additive/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % | mg of additive/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 |
| 2b456-eo | Thyme essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. Liquid form Characterisation of active substance Thyme essential oil: Essential oil, as defined by the Council of Europe (CoE)[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000401-E0001], obtained from the fresh flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. by steam distillation and further condensation of volatile constituents and separation from the aqueous phase by decantation. EC numbers: 284-535-7[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000401-E0002]/ 285-397-0[^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000401-E0003] CAS numbers: 8007-46-3 (2)/ 84929-51-1 (2)/ 85085-75-2 (3) FEMA numbers: 3064/3065 CoE numbers: 456/457 Specifications: Thymol: 35-60 % p-Cymene (1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene): 13-28 % γ-Terpinene: 4-13 % Linalool: 0,5-6,5 % Camphor: maximum 0,7 % Analytical method [^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000401-E0004] For the determination of thymol (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (ISO 19817) | Turkeys for fattening | - | - | 64 | 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. The additive shall not be used with other sources of thymol. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 19 August 2036 |
| 2b456-eo | Thyme essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. Liquid form Characterisation of active substance Thyme essential oil: Essential oil, as defined by the Council of Europe (CoE)[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000401-E0001], obtained from the fresh flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. by steam distillation and further condensation of volatile constituents and separation from the aqueous phase by decantation. EC numbers: 284-535-7[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000401-E0002]/ 285-397-0[^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000401-E0003] CAS numbers: 8007-46-3 (2)/ 84929-51-1 (2)/ 85085-75-2 (3) FEMA numbers: 3064/3065 CoE numbers: 456/457 Specifications: Thymol: 35-60 % p-Cymene (1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene): 13-28 % γ-Terpinene: 4-13 % Linalool: 0,5-6,5 % Camphor: maximum 0,7 % Analytical method [^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000401-E0004] For the determination of thymol (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (ISO 19817) | Chickens for fattening and minor poultry for fattening | - | - | 48 | 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. The additive shall not be used with other sources of thymol. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 19 August 2036 |
| 2b456-eo | Thyme essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. Liquid form Characterisation of active substance Thyme essential oil: Essential oil, as defined by the Council of Europe (CoE)[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000401-E0001], obtained from the fresh flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. by steam distillation and further condensation of volatile constituents and separation from the aqueous phase by decantation. EC numbers: 284-535-7[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000401-E0002]/ 285-397-0[^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000401-E0003] CAS numbers: 8007-46-3 (2)/ 84929-51-1 (2)/ 85085-75-2 (3) FEMA numbers: 3064/3065 CoE numbers: 456/457 Specifications: Thymol: 35-60 % p-Cymene (1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene): 13-28 % γ-Terpinene: 4-13 % Linalool: 0,5-6,5 % Camphor: maximum 0,7 % Analytical method [^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000401-E0004] For the determination of thymol (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (ISO 19817) | All poultry reared for laying or breeding | - | - | 48 | 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. The additive shall not be used with other sources of thymol. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 19 August 2036 |
| 2b456-eo | Thyme essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. Liquid form Characterisation of active substance Thyme essential oil: Essential oil, as defined by the Council of Europe (CoE)[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000401-E0001], obtained from the fresh flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. by steam distillation and further condensation of volatile constituents and separation from the aqueous phase by decantation. EC numbers: 284-535-7[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000401-E0002]/ 285-397-0[^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000401-E0003] CAS numbers: 8007-46-3 (2)/ 84929-51-1 (2)/ 85085-75-2 (3) FEMA numbers: 3064/3065 CoE numbers: 456/457 Specifications: Thymol: 35-60 % p-Cymene (1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene): 13-28 % γ-Terpinene: 4-13 % Linalool: 0,5-6,5 % Camphor: maximum 0,7 % Analytical method [^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000401-E0004] For the determination of thymol (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (ISO 19817) | Ornamental birds | - | - | 48 | 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. The additive shall not be used with other sources of thymol. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 19 August 2036 |
| 2b456-eo | Thyme essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. Liquid form Characterisation of active substance Thyme essential oil: Essential oil, as defined by the Council of Europe (CoE)[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000401-E0001], obtained from the fresh flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. by steam distillation and further condensation of volatile constituents and separation from the aqueous phase by decantation. EC numbers: 284-535-7[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000401-E0002]/ 285-397-0[^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000401-E0003] CAS numbers: 8007-46-3 (2)/ 84929-51-1 (2)/ 85085-75-2 (3) FEMA numbers: 3064/3065 CoE numbers: 456/457 Specifications: Thymol: 35-60 % p-Cymene (1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene): 13-28 % γ-Terpinene: 4-13 % Linalool: 0,5-6,5 % Camphor: maximum 0,7 % Analytical method [^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000401-E0004] For the determination of thymol (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (ISO 19817) | All poultry for laying and breeding | - | - | 72 | 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. The additive shall not be used with other sources of thymol. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 19 August 2036 |
| 2b456-eo | Thyme essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. Liquid form Characterisation of active substance Thyme essential oil: Essential oil, as defined by the Council of Europe (CoE)[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000401-E0001], obtained from the fresh flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. by steam distillation and further condensation of volatile constituents and separation from the aqueous phase by decantation. EC numbers: 284-535-7[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000401-E0002]/ 285-397-0[^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000401-E0003] CAS numbers: 8007-46-3 (2)/ 84929-51-1 (2)/ 85085-75-2 (3) FEMA numbers: 3064/3065 CoE numbers: 456/457 Specifications: Thymol: 35-60 % p-Cymene (1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene): 13-28 % γ-Terpinene: 4-13 % Linalool: 0,5-6,5 % Camphor: maximum 0,7 % Analytical method [^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000401-E0004] For the determination of thymol (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (ISO 19817) | Pigs for fattening | - | - | 100 | 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. The additive shall not be used with other sources of thymol. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 19 August 2036 |
| 2b456-eo | Thyme essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. Liquid form Characterisation of active substance Thyme essential oil: Essential oil, as defined by the Council of Europe (CoE)[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000401-E0001], obtained from the fresh flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. by steam distillation and further condensation of volatile constituents and separation from the aqueous phase by decantation. EC numbers: 284-535-7[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000401-E0002]/ 285-397-0[^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000401-E0003] CAS numbers: 8007-46-3 (2)/ 84929-51-1 (2)/ 85085-75-2 (3) FEMA numbers: 3064/3065 CoE numbers: 456/457 Specifications: Thymol: 35-60 % p-Cymene (1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene): 13-28 % γ-Terpinene: 4-13 % Linalool: 0,5-6,5 % Camphor: maximum 0,7 % Analytical method [^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000401-E0004] For the determination of thymol (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (ISO 19817) | Pigs for fattening of minor Suidae | - | - | 86 | 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. The additive shall not be used with other sources of thymol. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 19 August 2036 |
| 2b456-eo | Thyme essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. Liquid form Characterisation of active substance Thyme essential oil: Essential oil, as defined by the Council of Europe (CoE)[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000401-E0001], obtained from the fresh flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. by steam distillation and further condensation of volatile constituents and separation from the aqueous phase by decantation. EC numbers: 284-535-7[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000401-E0002]/ 285-397-0[^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000401-E0003] CAS numbers: 8007-46-3 (2)/ 84929-51-1 (2)/ 85085-75-2 (3) FEMA numbers: 3064/3065 CoE numbers: 456/457 Specifications: Thymol: 35-60 % p-Cymene (1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene): 13-28 % γ-Terpinene: 4-13 % Linalool: 0,5-6,5 % Camphor: maximum 0,7 % Analytical method [^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000401-E0004] For the determination of thymol (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (ISO 19817) | Piglets (suckling and weaned) of all Suidae | - | - | 86 | 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. The additive shall not be used with other sources of thymol. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 19 August 2036 |
| 2b456-eo | Thyme essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. Liquid form Characterisation of active substance Thyme essential oil: Essential oil, as defined by the Council of Europe (CoE)[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000401-E0001], obtained from the fresh flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. by steam distillation and further condensation of volatile constituents and separation from the aqueous phase by decantation. EC numbers: 284-535-7[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000401-E0002]/ 285-397-0[^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000401-E0003] CAS numbers: 8007-46-3 (2)/ 84929-51-1 (2)/ 85085-75-2 (3) FEMA numbers: 3064/3065 CoE numbers: 456/457 Specifications: Thymol: 35-60 % p-Cymene (1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene): 13-28 % γ-Terpinene: 4-13 % Linalool: 0,5-6,5 % Camphor: maximum 0,7 % Analytical method [^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000401-E0004] For the determination of thymol (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (ISO 19817) | All Suidae for reproduction | - | - | 100 | 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. The additive shall not be used with other sources of thymol. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 19 August 2036 |
| 2b456-eo | Thyme essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. Liquid form Characterisation of active substance Thyme essential oil: Essential oil, as defined by the Council of Europe (CoE)[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000401-E0001], obtained from the fresh flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. by steam distillation and further condensation of volatile constituents and separation from the aqueous phase by decantation. EC numbers: 284-535-7[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000401-E0002]/ 285-397-0[^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000401-E0003] CAS numbers: 8007-46-3 (2)/ 84929-51-1 (2)/ 85085-75-2 (3) FEMA numbers: 3064/3065 CoE numbers: 456/457 Specifications: Thymol: 35-60 % p-Cymene (1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene): 13-28 % γ-Terpinene: 4-13 % Linalool: 0,5-6,5 % Camphor: maximum 0,7 % Analytical method [^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000401-E0004] For the determination of thymol (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (ISO 19817) | Calves for fattening | 6 months | - | 100 | 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. The additive shall not be used with other sources of thymol. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 19 August 2036 |
| 2b456-eo | Thyme essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. Liquid form Characterisation of active substance Thyme essential oil: Essential oil, as defined by the Council of Europe (CoE)[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000401-E0001], obtained from the fresh flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. by steam distillation and further condensation of volatile constituents and separation from the aqueous phase by decantation. EC numbers: 284-535-7[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000401-E0002]/ 285-397-0[^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000401-E0003] CAS numbers: 8007-46-3 (2)/ 84929-51-1 (2)/ 85085-75-2 (3) FEMA numbers: 3064/3065 CoE numbers: 456/457 Specifications: Thymol: 35-60 % p-Cymene (1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene): 13-28 % γ-Terpinene: 4-13 % Linalool: 0,5-6,5 % Camphor: maximum 0,7 % Analytical method [^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000401-E0004] For the determination of thymol (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (ISO 19817) | Sheep and goats | - | - | 100 | 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. The additive shall not be used with other sources of thymol. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 19 August 2036 |
| 2b456-eo | Thyme essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. Liquid form Characterisation of active substance Thyme essential oil: Essential oil, as defined by the Council of Europe (CoE)[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000401-E0001], obtained from the fresh flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. by steam distillation and further condensation of volatile constituents and separation from the aqueous phase by decantation. EC numbers: 284-535-7[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000401-E0002]/ 285-397-0[^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000401-E0003] CAS numbers: 8007-46-3 (2)/ 84929-51-1 (2)/ 85085-75-2 (3) FEMA numbers: 3064/3065 CoE numbers: 456/457 Specifications: Thymol: 35-60 % p-Cymene (1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene): 13-28 % γ-Terpinene: 4-13 % Linalool: 0,5-6,5 % Camphor: maximum 0,7 % Analytical method [^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000401-E0004] For the determination of thymol (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (ISO 19817) | Cattle for fattening; other ruminants for fattening except sheep, goats and calves for fattening up to 6 months old; Camelidae for fattening | - | - | 100 | 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. The additive shall not be used with other sources of thymol. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 19 August 2036 |
| 2b456-eo | Thyme essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. Liquid form Characterisation of active substance Thyme essential oil: Essential oil, as defined by the Council of Europe (CoE)[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000401-E0001], obtained from the fresh flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. by steam distillation and further condensation of volatile constituents and separation from the aqueous phase by decantation. EC numbers: 284-535-7[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000401-E0002]/ 285-397-0[^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000401-E0003] CAS numbers: 8007-46-3 (2)/ 84929-51-1 (2)/ 85085-75-2 (3) FEMA numbers: 3064/3065 CoE numbers: 456/457 Specifications: Thymol: 35-60 % p-Cymene (1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene): 13-28 % γ-Terpinene: 4-13 % Linalool: 0,5-6,5 % Camphor: maximum 0,7 % Analytical method [^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000401-E0004] For the determination of thymol (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (ISO 19817) | All other ruminants; all other Camelidae | - | - | 100 | 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. The additive shall not be used with other sources of thymol. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 19 August 2036 |
| 2b456-eo | Thyme essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. Liquid form Characterisation of active substance Thyme essential oil: Essential oil, as defined by the Council of Europe (CoE)[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000401-E0001], obtained from the fresh flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. by steam distillation and further condensation of volatile constituents and separation from the aqueous phase by decantation. EC numbers: 284-535-7[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000401-E0002]/ 285-397-0[^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000401-E0003] CAS numbers: 8007-46-3 (2)/ 84929-51-1 (2)/ 85085-75-2 (3) FEMA numbers: 3064/3065 CoE numbers: 456/457 Specifications: Thymol: 35-60 % p-Cymene (1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene): 13-28 % γ-Terpinene: 4-13 % Linalool: 0,5-6,5 % Camphor: maximum 0,7 % Analytical method [^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000401-E0004] For the determination of thymol (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (ISO 19817) | Equidae | - | - | 100 | 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. The additive shall not be used with other sources of thymol. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 19 August 2036 |
| 2b456-eo | Thyme essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. Liquid form Characterisation of active substance Thyme essential oil: Essential oil, as defined by the Council of Europe (CoE)[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000401-E0001], obtained from the fresh flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. by steam distillation and further condensation of volatile constituents and separation from the aqueous phase by decantation. EC numbers: 284-535-7[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000401-E0002]/ 285-397-0[^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000401-E0003] CAS numbers: 8007-46-3 (2)/ 84929-51-1 (2)/ 85085-75-2 (3) FEMA numbers: 3064/3065 CoE numbers: 456/457 Specifications: Thymol: 35-60 % p-Cymene (1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene): 13-28 % γ-Terpinene: 4-13 % Linalool: 0,5-6,5 % Camphor: maximum 0,7 % Analytical method [^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000401-E0004] For the determination of thymol (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (ISO 19817) | Leporidae | - | - | 76 | 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. The additive shall not be used with other sources of thymol. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 19 August 2036 |
| 2b456-eo | Thyme essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. Liquid form Characterisation of active substance Thyme essential oil: Essential oil, as defined by the Council of Europe (CoE)[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000401-E0001], obtained from the fresh flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. by steam distillation and further condensation of volatile constituents and separation from the aqueous phase by decantation. EC numbers: 284-535-7[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000401-E0002]/ 285-397-0[^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000401-E0003] CAS numbers: 8007-46-3 (2)/ 84929-51-1 (2)/ 85085-75-2 (3) FEMA numbers: 3064/3065 CoE numbers: 456/457 Specifications: Thymol: 35-60 % p-Cymene (1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene): 13-28 % γ-Terpinene: 4-13 % Linalool: 0,5-6,5 % Camphor: maximum 0,7 % Analytical method [^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000401-E0004] For the determination of thymol (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (ISO 19817) | Salmonids and minor fin fish | - | - | 100 | 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. The additive shall not be used with other sources of thymol. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 19 August 2036 |
| 2b456-eo | Thyme essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. Liquid form Characterisation of active substance Thyme essential oil: Essential oil, as defined by the Council of Europe (CoE)[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000401-E0001], obtained from the fresh flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. by steam distillation and further condensation of volatile constituents and separation from the aqueous phase by decantation. EC numbers: 284-535-7[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000401-E0002]/ 285-397-0[^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000401-E0003] CAS numbers: 8007-46-3 (2)/ 84929-51-1 (2)/ 85085-75-2 (3) FEMA numbers: 3064/3065 CoE numbers: 456/457 Specifications: Thymol: 35-60 % p-Cymene (1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene): 13-28 % γ-Terpinene: 4-13 % Linalool: 0,5-6,5 % Camphor: maximum 0,7 % Analytical method [^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000401-E0004] For the determination of thymol (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (ISO 19817) | Dogs | - | - | 100 | 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. The additive shall not be used with other sources of thymol. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 19 August 2036 |
| 2b456-eo | Thyme essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. Liquid form Characterisation of active substance Thyme essential oil: Essential oil, as defined by the Council of Europe (CoE)[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000401-E0001], obtained from the fresh flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. by steam distillation and further condensation of volatile constituents and separation from the aqueous phase by decantation. EC numbers: 284-535-7[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000401-E0002]/ 285-397-0[^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000401-E0003] CAS numbers: 8007-46-3 (2)/ 84929-51-1 (2)/ 85085-75-2 (3) FEMA numbers: 3064/3065 CoE numbers: 456/457 Specifications: Thymol: 35-60 % p-Cymene (1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene): 13-28 % γ-Terpinene: 4-13 % Linalool: 0,5-6,5 % Camphor: maximum 0,7 % Analytical method [^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000401-E0004] For the determination of thymol (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (ISO 19817) | Cats | - | - | 38 | 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. The additive shall not be used with other sources of thymol. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 19 August 2036 |
| 2b456-eo | Thyme essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. Liquid form Characterisation of active substance Thyme essential oil: Essential oil, as defined by the Council of Europe (CoE)[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000401-E0001], obtained from the fresh flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L. and/or Thymus zygis L. by steam distillation and further condensation of volatile constituents and separation from the aqueous phase by decantation. EC numbers: 284-535-7[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000401-E0002]/ 285-397-0[^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000401-E0003] CAS numbers: 8007-46-3 (2)/ 84929-51-1 (2)/ 85085-75-2 (3) FEMA numbers: 3064/3065 CoE numbers: 456/457 Specifications: Thymol: 35-60 % p-Cymene (1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene): 13-28 % γ-Terpinene: 4-13 % Linalool: 0,5-6,5 % Camphor: maximum 0,7 % Analytical method [^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000401-E0004] For the determination of thymol (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: — Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (ISO 19817) | Ornamental fish | - | - | 100 | 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. The additive shall not be used with other sources of thymol. 4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment. | 19 August 2036 |
| Other species and categories | - | - | 38 |
[^ntr1-L_202601865EN.000401-E0001]: Natural sources of flavourings – Report No 2 (2007).
[^ntr2-L_202601865EN.000401-E0002]: Here it only refers to thyme essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus vulgaris L.
[^ntr3-L_202601865EN.000401-E0003]: Here it only refers to thyme essential oil from the flowering aerial parts of Thymus zygis L.
[^ntr4-L_202601865EN.000401-E0004]: Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/eurl-fa-eurl-feed-additives/eurl-fa-authorisation/eurl-fa-evaluation-reports_en.
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2026/1865/oj
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