EU
Use of Additives in Feedingstuff Regulation
Summary Description
Regulates the use of feed additives by requiring a market authorisation for feed additives, their labelling, and use.
Species
Farmed animals
Jurisdiction
EU
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Legislation
Status
In force
Legal Value
Binding
Date Enacted
2003
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition, O.J. L 268/29–43 (E.U.)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Imposes that all feed additives be granted a market authorisation before they can be sold and used. Authorisations are granted for use in feed intended for specific animal species or categories, and for specific conditions of use.
- Additives must be labelled in a conspicuous, clearly, legible and indelible manner. The label must include certain information (including name and identification number of additives, net weight and volume, directions of use etc.)
- The regulation also sets requirements for the labelling of premixtures of feed additives.
Weaknesses
- Allows the use of coccidiostats and histomonostats, which have antimicrobial properties, albeit limitedly.
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