Zootechnical additives
Zootechnical additives are category 4 of feed additives: any additive used to affect favourably the performance of animals in good health or used to affect favourably the environment (Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, Article 6 and Annex I).
Which functional groups does the category cover?
(a) digestibility enhancers, (b) gut flora stabilisers, (c) substances which favourably affect the environment, (d) other zootechnical additives, (e) physiological condition stabilisers.
Who may place them on the market?
A zootechnical additive is authorised to a named holder. Only that holder, their legal successor or a person acting under their written authority may first place the product on the market.
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.