EU Register of Feed Additives
The EU Register of Feed Additives is the public list of authorised additives that the European Commission keeps under Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. Since 5 April 2023 it has been available online in the Food and Feed Information Portal.
How do you check an additive, step by step?
1) Find the number or name under "additives" on the label. 2) Open the Register search. 3) Enter the number (e.g. 4b1841) or name. 4) Go to the authorising regulation. 5) Check the "species or category of animal" column. 6) Check the expiry date.
What won't the Register tell you?
It confirms that an additive was assessed and authorised for the listed species under set conditions. It does not say whether a particular food suits a particular animal; discuss your animal's health with a veterinarian.
Sources
Guide: The EU feed additives register: how to check an additive number on a pet food label
Educational information about the rules, not veterinary advice.