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Feed additive

A feed additive is a substance, micro-organism or preparation, other than feed material and premixture, intentionally added to feed or water to perform a specified function. It may be used only under an EU authorisation granted under Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

What categories of additives are there?

Article 6(1) of Regulation 1831/2003 lists five: technological, sensory, nutritional, zootechnical, and coccidiostats and histomonostats. Each category has functional groups listed in Annex I.

How long does an authorisation last?

10 years throughout the EU, renewable. A renewal application must be sent at the latest one year before the expiry date.

How is an additive shown on a label?

Under the heading "additives", with its name or identification number, the amount added and the name of its functional group or category (Regulation 767/2009).

Sources

  1. Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (consolidated) (EU legal act)
  2. European Commission — Feed additives (authorisation, EU Register) (EU register)

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.