The Animal Feed (Composition, Marketing and Use) (Wales) Regulations 2016

Type Welsh-Statutory-Instrument
Publication 2016-03-15
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Undesirable substances Products intended for animal feed Action threshold in ng WHO-PCDD/F TEQ/kg (ppt)[^f01041]relative to a feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12% Comments and additional information (e.g. nature of investigations to be performed)
(1)Upper-bound concentrations; upper-bound concentrations are calculated on the assumption that all values of the different congeners below the limit of quantification are equal to the limit of quantification. (1)Upper-bound concentrations; upper-bound concentrations are calculated on the assumption that all values of the different congeners below the limit of quantification are equal to the limit of quantification. (1)Upper-bound concentrations; upper-bound concentrations are calculated on the assumption that all values of the different congeners below the limit of quantification are equal to the limit of quantification. (1)Upper-bound concentrations; upper-bound concentrations are calculated on the assumption that all values of the different congeners below the limit of quantification are equal to the limit of quantification.
(2)See Table 1 (part 2) for TEFs (= toxic equivalency factors) for dioxins, furans and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): WHO-TEFs for human risk assessment based on the conclusions of the World Health Organisation (WHO) – International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) expert meeting which was held in Geneva in June 2005 (Martin van den Berg et al., The 2005 World Health Organisation Re-evaluation of Human and Mammalian Toxic Equivalency Factors for Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds. Toxicological Sciences 93(2), 223–241 (2006)). (2)See Table 1 (part 2) for TEFs (= toxic equivalency factors) for dioxins, furans and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): WHO-TEFs for human risk assessment based on the conclusions of the World Health Organisation (WHO) – International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) expert meeting which was held in Geneva in June 2005 (Martin van den Berg et al., The 2005 World Health Organisation Re-evaluation of Human and Mammalian Toxic Equivalency Factors for Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds. Toxicological Sciences 93(2), 223–241 (2006)). (2)See Table 1 (part 2) for TEFs (= toxic equivalency factors) for dioxins, furans and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): WHO-TEFs for human risk assessment based on the conclusions of the World Health Organisation (WHO) – International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) expert meeting which was held in Geneva in June 2005 (Martin van den Berg et al., The 2005 World Health Organisation Re-evaluation of Human and Mammalian Toxic Equivalency Factors for Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds. Toxicological Sciences 93(2), 223–241 (2006)). (2)See Table 1 (part 2) for TEFs (= toxic equivalency factors) for dioxins, furans and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): WHO-TEFs for human risk assessment based on the conclusions of the World Health Organisation (WHO) – International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) expert meeting which was held in Geneva in June 2005 (Martin van den Berg et al., The 2005 World Health Organisation Re-evaluation of Human and Mammalian Toxic Equivalency Factors for Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds. Toxicological Sciences 93(2), 223–241 (2006)).
(3)Identification of source of contamination. Once source is identified, take appropriate measures, where possible, to reduce or eliminate source of contamination. (3)Identification of source of contamination. Once source is identified, take appropriate measures, where possible, to reduce or eliminate source of contamination. (3)Identification of source of contamination. Once source is identified, take appropriate measures, where possible, to reduce or eliminate source of contamination. (3)Identification of source of contamination. Once source is identified, take appropriate measures, where possible, to reduce or eliminate source of contamination.
(4)In many cases it might not be necessary to perform an investigation into the source of contamination as the background level in some areas is close to or above the action level. However, in cases where the action level is exceeded, all information, such as sampling period, geographical origin, fish species etc., must be recorded with a view to future measures to manage the presence of dioxins and dioxin-like compounds in these materials for animal nutrition. (4)In many cases it might not be necessary to perform an investigation into the source of contamination as the background level in some areas is close to or above the action level. However, in cases where the action level is exceeded, all information, such as sampling period, geographical origin, fish species etc., must be recorded with a view to future measures to manage the presence of dioxins and dioxin-like compounds in these materials for animal nutrition. (4)In many cases it might not be necessary to perform an investigation into the source of contamination as the background level in some areas is close to or above the action level. However, in cases where the action level is exceeded, all information, such as sampling period, geographical origin, fish species etc., must be recorded with a view to future measures to manage the presence of dioxins and dioxin-like compounds in these materials for animal nutrition. (4)In many cases it might not be necessary to perform an investigation into the source of contamination as the background level in some areas is close to or above the action level. However, in cases where the action level is exceeded, all information, such as sampling period, geographical origin, fish species etc., must be recorded with a view to future measures to manage the presence of dioxins and dioxin-like compounds in these materials for animal nutrition.
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01042]) Feed materials of plant origin 0.5 [^f01043]
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01042]) with the exception of:
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01042]) — vegetable oils and their by-products. 0.5 [^f01043]
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01042]) Feed materials of mineral origin 0.5 [^f01043]
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01042]) Feed materials of animal origin:
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01042]) — Animal fat, including milk fat and egg fat; 0.75 [^f01043]
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01042]) — Other land animal products including milk and milk products and eggs and egg products; 0.5 [^f01043]
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01042]) — Fish oil; 4.0 [^f01044]
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01042]) — Fish, other aquatic animals and products derived from them with the exception of fish oil, hydrolysed fish protein containing more than 20% fat and crustacea meal; 0.75 [^f01044]
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01042]) — Hydrolysed fish protein containing more than 20% fat and crustacea meal. 1.25 [^f01044]
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01042]) Feed additives belonging to the functional groups of binders and anti-caking agents 0.5 [^f01043]
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01042]) Feed additives belonging to the functional group of compounds of trace elements 0.5 [^f01043]
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01042]) Premixtures 0.5 [^f01043]
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01042]) Compound feed 0.5 [^f01043]
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01042]) with the exception of:
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01042]) — compound feed for pet animals and fish; 1.25 [^f01044]
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01042]) — compound feed for fur animals.
2. Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01042]) Feed materials of plant origin 0.35 [^f01043]
2. Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01042]) with the exception of:
2. Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01042]) — vegetable oils and their by-products. 0.5 [^f01043]
2. Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01042]) Feed materials of mineral origin 0.35 [^f01043]
2. Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01042]) Feed materials of animal origin:
2. Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01042]) — Animal fat, including milk fat and egg fat; 0.75 [^f01043]
2. Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01042]) — Other land animal products including milk and milk products and eggs and egg products; 0.35 [^f01043]
2. Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01042]) — Fish oil; 11.0 [^f01044]
2. Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01042]) — Fish, other aquatic animals and products derived from them with the exception of fish oil and hydrolysed fish protein containing more than 20% fat[^f01043]; 2.0 [^f01044]
2. Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01042]) — Hydrolysed fish protein containing more than 20% fat. 5.0 [^f01044]
2. Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01042]) Feed additives belonging to the functional groups of binders and anti-caking agents 0.5 [^f01043]
2. Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01042]) Feed additives belonging to the functional group of compounds of trace elements 0.35 [^f01043]
2. Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01042]) Premixtures 0.35 [^f01043]
2. Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01042]) Compound feed 0.5 [^f01043]
2. Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01042]) with the exception of:
2. Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01042]) — compound feed for pet animals and fish; 2.5 [^f01044]
2. Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01042]) — compound feed for fur animals.
Congener TEF value
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Dibenzo-para-dioxins (‘PCDDs’) and Dibenzo-para-furans (PCDFs) Dibenzo-para-dioxins (‘PCDDs’) and Dibenzo-para-furans (PCDFs)
2,3,7,8-TCDD 1
1,2,3,7,8-PeCDD 1
1,2,3,4,7,8-HxCDD 0.1
1,2,3,6,7,8-HxCDD 0.1
1,2,3,7,8,9-HxCDD 0.1
1,2,3,4,6,7,8-HpCDD 0.01
OCDD 0.0003
2,3,7,8-TCDF 0.1
1,2,3,7,8-PeCDF 0.03
2,3,4,7,8-PeCDF 0.3
1,2,3,4,7,8-HxCDF 0.1
1,2,3,6,7,8-HxCDF 0.1
1,2,3,7,8,9-HxCDF 0.1
2,3,4,6,7,8-HxCDF 0.1
1,2,3,4,6,7,8-HpCDF 0.01
1,2,3,4,7,8,9-HpCDF 0.01
OCDF 0.0003
‘Dioxin-like’ polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): Non-ortho PCBs + Mono-ortho PCBs ‘Dioxin-like’ polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): Non-ortho PCBs + Mono-ortho PCBs
Non-ortho PCBs Non-ortho PCBs
PCB 77 0.0001
PCB 81 0.0003
PCB 126 0.1
PCB 169 0.03
Mono-ortho PCBs Mono-ortho PCBs
PCB 105 0.00003
PCB 114 0.00003
PCB 118 0.00003
PCB 123 0.00003
PCB 156 0.00003
PCB 157 0.00003
PCB 167 0.00003
PCB 189 0.00003
Abbreviations used: ‘T’ = tetra; ‘Pe’ = penta; ‘Hx’ = hexa; ‘Hp’ = hepta; ‘O’ = octa; ‘CDD’ = chlorodibenzodioxin; ‘CDF’ = chlorodibenzofuran; ‘CB’ = chlorobiphenyl. Abbreviations used: ‘T’ = tetra; ‘Pe’ = penta; ‘Hx’ = hexa; ‘Hp’ = hepta; ‘O’ = octa; ‘CDD’ = chlorodibenzodioxin; ‘CDF’ = chlorodibenzofuran; ‘CB’ = chlorobiphenyl.

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