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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/240 of 15 February 2018 concerning the authorisation of trimethylamine, trimethylamine hydrochloride, 3-methylbutylamine for all animal species except laying hens and 2-methoxyethyl benzene, 1,3-dimethoxy-benzene, 1,4-dimethoxy-benzene, 1-isopropyl-2-methoxy-4-methylbenzene as feed additives for all animal species (Text with EEA relevance)

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Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports

Identification number of the additiveName of the holder of authorisationAdditiveComposition, chemical formula, description, analytical methodSpecies or category of animalMaximum ageMinimum contentMaximum contentOther provisionsEnd of period of authorisation
mg of active substance/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %
Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds
2b11009Trimethylamine

Additive composition

Trimethylamine

Characterisation of the active substance

Trimethylamine

Produced by chemical synthesis

Purity: min. 98 %

Chemical formula: C3H9N

CAS number: 75-50-3

FLAVIS No: 11.009

Method of analysis a

For the determination of trimethylamine in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures:

Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL.

All animal species except laying hens

1.The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture.

2.In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage and stability conditions shall be indicated.

3.The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %.

4.On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated:

Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg.

5.The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of the premixtures and on the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds: 5 mg/kg.

6.For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves.

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2b11024Trimethylamine hydrochloride

Additive composition

Trimethylamine hydrochloride

Characterisation of the active substance

Trimethylamine hydrochloride

Produced by chemical synthesis

Purity: min. 98.5 %

Chemical formula: C3H9N · HCl

CAS number: 593-81-7

FLAVIS No: 11.024

Method of analysis a

For the determination of trimethylamine hydrochloride in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures:

Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL.

All animal species except laying hens

1.The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture.

2.In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage and stability conditions shall be indicated.

3.The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 5 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %.

4.On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated:

Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 5 mg/kg.

5.The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of premixtures and on the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds: 5 mg/kg.

6.For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves.

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2b110013-Methylbutylamine

Additive composition

3-Methylbutylamine

Characterisation of the active substance

3-Methylbutylamine

Produced by chemical synthesis

Purity: min. 98 %

Chemical formula: C5H13N

CAS number: 107-85-7

FLAVIS No:11.001

Method of analysis a

For the determination of 3-methylbutylamine in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures:

Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL.

All animal species except laying hens

1.The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture.

2.In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage and stability conditions shall be indicated.

3.The recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % shall be:

  • 1 mg/kg for pigs and poultry, except laying hens;

  • 1,5 mg/kg for other species and categories.

4.On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated:

Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %:

  • 1 mg/kg for pigs and poultry, except laying hens;

  • 1,5 mg/kg for other species and categories.

5.The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of premixtures and on the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds:

  • 1 mg/kg for pigs and poultry, except laying hens;

  • 1,5 mg/kg for other species and categories.

6.For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves.

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2b030062-Methoxyethyl benzene

Additive composition

2-Methoxyethyl benzene

Characterisation of the active substance

2-Methoxyethyl benzene

Produced by chemical synthesis

Purity: min. 99 %

Chemical formula: C9H12O

CAS number: 3558-60-9

FLAVIS No: 03.006

Method of analysis a

For the determination of 2-methoxyethyl benzene in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures:

Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL.

All animal species

1.The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture.

2.In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage and stability conditions shall be indicated.

3.The recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % shall be:

  • 0,3 mg/kg for pigs and poultry;

  • 0,5 mg/kg for other species and categories.

4.On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated:

Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %:

  • 0,3 mg/kg for pigs and poultry;

  • 0,5 mg/kg for other species and categories..

5.The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of premixtures and on the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds:

  • 0,3 mg/kg for pigs and poultry;

  • 0,5 mg/kg for other species and categories.

6.For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves.

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2b040161,3-Dimethoxy-benzene

Additive composition

1,3-Dimethoxy-benzene

Characterisation of the active substance

1,3-Dimethoxy-benzene

Produced by chemical synthesis

Purity: min. 98 %

Chemical formula: C8H10O2

CAS number: 151-10-0

FLAVIS No: 04.016

Method of analysis a

For the determination of 1,3-dimethoxy-benzene in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures:

Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL.

All animal species

1.The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture.

2.In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage and stability conditions shall be indicated.

3.The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 1 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %.

4.On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated:

Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 1 mg/kg.

5.The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of premixtures and on the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds: 1 mg/kg.

6.For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves.

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2b040341,4-Dimethoxy-benzene

Additive composition

1,4-Dimethoxy-benzene

Characterisation of the active substance

1,4-Dimethoxy-benzene

Produced by chemical synthesis

Purity: min. 98 %

Chemical formula: C8H10O2

CAS number: 150-78-7

FLAVIS No: 04.034

Method of analysis a

For the determination of 1,4-dimethoxy-benzene in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures:

Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL.

All animal species

1.The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture.

2.In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage and stability conditions shall be indicated.

3.The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 1 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %.

4.On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated:

Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 1 mg/kg.

5.The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of premixtures and on the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds: 1 mg/kg.

6.For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves.

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2b040431-Isopropyl-2-methoxy-4-methylbenzene

Additive composition

1-Isopropyl-2-methoxy-4-methylbenzene

Characterisation of the active substance

1-Isopropyl-2-methoxy-4-methylbenzene

Produced by chemical synthesis

Purity: min. 98 %

Chemical formula: C11H16O

CAS number: 1076-56-8

FLAVIS No: 04.043

Method of analysis a

For the determination of 1-isopropyl-2-methoxy-4-methylbenzene in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures:

Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL.

All animal species

1.The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture.

2.In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage and stability conditions shall be indicated.

3.The recommended maximum content of the active substance shall be: 1 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %.

4.On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated:

Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 1 mg/kg.

5.The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of premixtures and on the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds: 1 mg/kg.

6.For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves.

15.3.2028

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