The Feed Additives (Authorisations) (Wales) Regulations 2023
Title, extent, application and coming into force1.
(1)
The title of these Regulations is the Feed Additives (Authorisations) (Wales) Regulations 2023.
(2)
These Regulations—
(a)
extend to England and Wales;
(b)
apply in relation to Wales;
(c)
come into force on 22 December 2023.
Interpretation2.
(1)
Expressions used in these Regulations and in Regulation 1831/2003 or Regulation 767/2009 have the same meaning as in Regulation 1831/2003 or Regulation 767/2009, respectively.
(2)
In Schedules 1 to 13—
(a)
expressions used to refer to species or categories of animals that are also used in Annex 4 (categories and definitions of target animals etc.) to Regulation 429/2008 have the same meaning as in that Annex;
(b)
any reference to a minor species is to be read in accordance with the definition of “minor species” in Article 1 of Regulation 429/2008.
(3)
In this regulation—
“Regulation 1831/2003” (“Rheoliad 1831/2003”) means Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on additives for use in animal nutrition;
Authorisations3.
(1)
Schedules 1 to 13 contain authorisations of feed additives.
(2)
Subject to Article 14(4) (renewal of authorisation) of Regulation 1831/2003, the authorisations set out in Schedules 1 to 13 cease to have effect at the end of 21 December 2033.
Transitional provision: Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) (identification number 4a8i (formerly 4a8))4.
(1)
The relevant feed additive and premixtures containing it, which are produced and labelled before the end of 21 June 2024 in compliance with the conditions of the prior authorisation and the labelling requirements applicable before 22 December 2023, may continue to be placed on the market and used until stocks are exhausted.
(2)
Compound feed and feed materials containing the relevant feed additive and intended for food-producing animals, which are produced and labelled before the end of 21 December 2024 in compliance with the conditions of the prior authorisation and the labelling requirements applicable before 22 December 2023, may continue to be placed on the market and used until stocks are exhausted.
(3)
In this regulation—
Amendment of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No601/20135.
(1)
(2)
In the Annex, in the table, omit the entries for—
(a)
cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate (identification number 3b301);
(b)
cobalt(II) carbonate (identification number 3b302);
(c)
cobalt(II) carbonate hydroxide (2:3) monohydrate (identification number 3b303);
(d)
cobalt(II) sulphate heptahydrate (identification number 3b305).
Amendment of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2216.
(1)
(2)
Omit Article 4 (amendment to Regulation (EU) No9/2010).
(3)
Omit Article 7 (amendment to Implementing Regulation (EU) No528/2011).
(4)
Omit Article 9 (amendment to Implementing Regulation (EU) No1021/2012).
Revocations7.
The instruments listed in Schedule 14 are revoked.
SCHEDULE 1Renewal of authorisation of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced from Trichoderma reesei (CBS 143953) (formerly Trichoderma reesei (ATCC PTA 5588)) (identification number 4a11) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, laying hens, turkeys for fattening, ducks, minor poultry species, weaned piglets, and piglets for fattening, and its authorisation as a feed additive extending existing uses to cover all poultry species, piglets (suckling and weaned), pigs for fattening, and minor porcine species
Additive | Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) |
Identification number | 4a11 |
Authorisation holder | Danisco (UK) Ltd |
Additive category | Zootechnical additives |
Functional group | Digestibility enhancers |
Additive composition | Preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced by fermentation with Trichoderma reesei (CBS 143953) with a minimum enzyme activity of 40,000 U/g(1) |
Characterisation of the active substance(s) | Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced by fermentation with Trichoderma reesei (CBS 143953) |
For quantification of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase enzyme activity in the feed additive, premixtures, feed materials and compound feed:
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Species or category of animal |
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Maximum age | None |
Minimum content(7) | For all poultry species:
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For piglets (suckling and weaned), pigs for fattening, minor porcine species:
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Maximum content(7) | None |
Other provisions | The storage conditions and stability to heat treatment must be stated in the directions for use of the feed additive and premixture |
SCHEDULE 2Authorisation of a preparation of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus (formerly Lactobacillus rhamnosus) (IMI 507023) (identification number 1k21701) as a feed additive for all animal species
The preparation of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus (IMI 507023) specified in the table, belonging to the additive category “technological additives” and to the functional group “silage additives”, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions set out in the table.
Additive | Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus (IMI 507023) |
Identification number | 1k21701 |
Authorisation holder | None |
Additive category | Technological additives |
Functional group | Silage additives |
Additive composition | Solid preparation of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus (IMI 507023) containing a minimum of 1 × 1010 CFU/g additive |
Characterisation of the active substance(s) | Viable cells of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus (IMI 507023) |
Analytical methods(1) | For enumeration (colony count) of the feed additive:
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For identification of bacterial strain:
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Species or category of animal | All animal species |
Maximum age | None |
Minimum content(3) | Minimum content of the additive when used without combination with other micro-organisms as silage additives:
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Maximum content(3) | None |
Other provisions | 1. The storage conditions must be stated in the directions for use of the feed additive and premixture |
2. The additive is authorised for use only in easy to ensile or moderately difficult to ensile fresh material
(4) |
SCHEDULE 3Authorisation of a preparation of Pediococcus pentosaceus (IMI 507024) (identification number 1k21016) as a feed additive for all animal species
The preparation Pediococcus pentosaceus (IMI 507024) specified in the table, belonging to the additive category “technological additives” and to the functional group “silage additives”, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions set out in the table.
Additive | Pediococcus pentosaceus (IMI 507024) |
Identification number | 1k21016 |
Authorisation holder | None |
Additive category | Technological additives |
Functional group | Silage additives |
Additive composition | Solid preparation of Pediococcus pentosaceus (IMI 507024) containing a minimum of 1 × 10 10 CFU/g additive |
Characterisation of the active substance(s) | Viable cells of Pediococcus pentosaceus (IMI 507024) |
Analytical methods(1) | For enumeration (colony count) of the feed additive:
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For identification of bacterial strain:
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Species or category of animal | All animal species |
Maximum age | None |
Minimum content(3) | Minimum content of the additive when used without combination with other micro-organisms as silage additives:
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Maximum content(3) | None |
Other provisions | 1. The storage conditions must be stated in the directions for use of the feed additive and premixture |
2. The additive is authorised for use only in easy to ensile or moderately difficult to ensile fresh material(4) |
SCHEDULE 4Authorisation of a preparation of Pediococcus pentosaceus (IMI 507025) (identification number 1k21017) as a feed additive for all animal species
The preparation of Pediococcus pentosaceus (IMI 507025) specified in the table, belonging to the additive category “technological additives” and to the functional group “silage additives”, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions set out in the table.
Additive | Pediococcus pentosaceus (IMI 507025) |
Identification number | 1k21017 |
Authorisation holder | None |
Additive category | Technological additives |
Functional group | Silage additives |
Additive composition | Solid preparation of Pediococcus pentosaceus (IMI 507025) containing a minimum of 1 × 10 10 CFU/g additive |
Characterisation of the active substance(s) | Viable cells of Pediococcus pentosaceus (IMI 507025) |
Analytical methods(1) | For enumeration (colony count) of the feed additive:
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For identification of bacterial strain:
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Species or category of animal | All animal species |
Maximum age | None |
Minimum content(3) | Minimum content of the additive when not combined with other micro-organisms as silage additives:
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Maximum content(3) | None |
Other provisions | 1. The storage conditions must be stated in the directions for use of the feed additive and premixture |
2. The additive is authorised for use only in easy to ensile or moderately difficult to ensile fresh material(4) |
SCHEDULE 5Authorisation of a preparation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (formerly Lactobacillus plantarum) (IMI 507026) (identification number 1k21601) as a feed additive for all animal species
The preparation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (IMI 507026) specified in the table, belonging to the additive category “technological additives” and to the functional group “silage additives”, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions set out in the table.
Additive | Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (IMI 507026) |
Identification number | 1k21601 |
Authorisation holder | None |
Additive category | Technological additives |
Functional group | Silage additives |
Additive composition | Solid preparation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (IMI 507026) containing a minimum of 1 × 10 10 CFU/g additive |
Characterisation of the active substance(s) | Viable cells of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (IMI 507026) |
Analytical methods(1) | For enumeration (colony count) of the feed additive:
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For identification of bacterial strain:
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Species or category of animal | All animal species |
Maximum age | None |
Minimum content(3) | Minimum content of the additive when not combined with other micro-organisms as silage additives:
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Maximum content(3) | None |
Other provisions | 1. The storage conditions must be stated in the directions for use of the feed additive and premixture |
2. The additive is authorised for use only in easy to ensile or moderately difficult to ensile fresh material(4) |
SCHEDULE 6Authorisation of a preparation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (formerly Lactobacillus plantarum) (IMI 507027) (identification number 1k21602) as a feed additive for all animal species
The preparation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (IMI 507027) specified in the table, belonging to the additive category “technological additives” and to the functional group “silage additives”, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions set out in the table.
Additive | Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (IMI 507027) |
Identification number | 1k21602 |
Authorisation holder | None |
Additive category | Technological additives |
Functional group | Silage additives |
Additive composition | Solid preparation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (IMI 507027) containing a minimum of 1 × 10 10 CFU/g additive |
Characterisation of the active substance(s) | Viable cells of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (IMI 507027) |
Analytical methods(1) | For enumeration (colony count) of the feed additive:
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For identification of bacterial strain:
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Species or category of animal | All animal species |
Maximum age | None |
Minimum content(3) | Minimum content of the additive when not combined with other micro-organisms as silage additives:
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Maximum content(3) | None |
Other provisions | 1. The storage conditions must be stated in the directions for use of the feed additive and premixture |
2. The additive is authorised for use only in easy to ensile or moderately difficult to ensile fresh material(4) |
SCHEDULE 7Authorisation of a preparation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (formerly Lactobacillus plantarum) (IMI 507028) (identification number 1k21603) as a feed additive for all animal species
The preparation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (IMI 507028) specified in the table, belonging to the additive category “technological additives” and to the functional group “silage additives”, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions set out in the table.
Additive | Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (IMI 507028) |
Identification number | 1k21603 |
Authorisation holder | None |
Additive category | Technological additives |
Functional group | Silage additives |
Additive composition | Solid preparation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (IMI 507028) containing a minimum of 1 × 10 10 CFU/g additive |
Characterisation of the active substance(s) | Viable cells of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (IMI 507028) |
Analytical methods(1) | For enumeration (colony count) of the feed additive:
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For identification of bacterial strain:
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Species or category of animal | All animal species |
Maximum age | None |
Minimum content(3) | Minimum content of the additive when not combined with other micro-organisms as silage additives:
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Maximum content(3) | None |
Other provisions | 1. The storage conditions must be stated in the directions for use of the feed additive and premixture |
2. The additive is authorised for use only in easy to ensile or moderately difficult to ensile fresh material(4) |
SCHEDULE 8Authorisation of a preparation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (formerly Lactobacillus plantarum) (DSM 26571) (identification number 1k1604) as a feed additive for all animal species
The preparation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (DSM 26571) specified in the table, belonging to the additive category “technological additives” and to the functional group “silage additives”, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions set out in the table.
Additive | Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (DSM 26571) |
Identification number | 1k1604 |
Authorisation holder | None |
Additive category | Technological additives |
Functional group | Silage additives |
Additive composition | Solid preparation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (DSM 26571) containing a minimum of 1 × 10 11 CFU/g additive |
Characterisation of the active substance(s) | Viable cells of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (DSM 26571) |
Analytical methods(1) | For enumeration (colony count) of the feed additive:
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For identification of bacterial strain:
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Species or category of animal | All animal species |
Maximum age | None |
Minimum content(3) | Minimum content of the additive when not combined with other micro-organisms as silage additives:
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Maximum content(3) | None |
Other provisions | 1. The storage conditions must be stated in the directions for use of the feed additive and premixture |
2. The additive is authorised for use in easy to ensile, moderately difficult to ensile, or difficult to ensile fresh material(4) |
SCHEDULE 9Renewal of authorisation of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced from Trichoderma reesei (CBS 114044) (identification number 4a8i) as a feed additive for piglets (weaned), chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying, turkeys for fattening, and turkeys reared for breeding
Additive | Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) |
Identification number | 4a8i |
Authorisation holder | Roal Oy |
Additive category | Zootechnical additives |
Functional group | Digestibility enhancers |
Additive composition | Preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced by fermentation with Trichoderma reesei (CBS 114044) having a minimum enzyme activity of 160,000 BXU/g for both solid and liquid forms(1) |
Characterisation of the active substance(s) | Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced by fermentation with Trichoderma reesei (CBS 114044) |
Analytical methods(5) | For the quantification of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) in the feed additive and premixtures:
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For the quantification of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) in feed materials and compound feed:
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Species or category of animal |
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Maximum age | None |
Minimum content(6) | For piglets (weaned):
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For chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying:
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For turkeys for fattening, turkeys reared for breeding:
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Maximum content(6) | None |
Other provisions | The storage conditions and stability to heat treatment must be stated in the directions for use of the feed additive and premixture |
SCHEDULE 10Renewal of authorisation of a preparation of 6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) produced from Trichoderma reesei (CBS 122001) (identification number 4a12) as a feed additive for pigs, poultry for breeding, poultry for fattening, and poultry for laying
Additive | 6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) |
Identification number | 4a12 |
Authorisation holder | Roal Oy |
Additive category | Zootechnical additives |
Functional group | Digestibility enhancers |
Additive composition | Preparation of 6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) produced by fermentation with Trichoderma reesei (CBS 122001) having a minimum enzyme activity of 40,000 PPU/g for the solid form and 5,000 PPU/g for the liquid form(1): |
Characterisation of the active substance(s) | 6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) produced by fermentation with Trichoderma reesei (CBS 122001) |
Analytical methods(5) | For the quantification of phytase activity in the feed additive, premixtures, feed materials and compound feed:
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Species or category of animal |
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Maximum age | None |
Minimum content(6) | For pigs, poultry for fattening, and poultry for breeding:
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For poultry for laying:
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Maximum content(6) | None |
Other provisions | The storage conditions and stability for heat treatment must be stated in the directions for use of the feed additive and premixture |
SCHEDULE 11Authorisation of L‐lysine base (liquid) produced from Corynebacterium glutamicum (KCCM 80216 or KCTC 12307BP) (identification number 3c326) as a feed additive for all animal species
The substance L‐lysine base (liquid) specified in the table, belonging to the additive category “nutritional additives” and to the functional group “amino acids, their salts and analogues”, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions set out in the table.
Additive | L‐lysine base (liquid) |
Identification number | 3c326 |
Authorisation holder | None |
Additive category | Nutritional additives |
Functional group | Amino acids, their salts and analogues |
Additive composition | Aqueous solution with a minimum of 50% L-lysine |
Characterisation of the active substance(s) | L‐lysine base (liquid) produced by fermentation with Corynebacterium glutamicum (KCCM 80216 or KCTC 12307BP) L‐lysine (C6H14N2O2) |
Analytical methods(3) | For the quantification of lysine in the feed additive and premixtures containing more than 10% lysine:
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For the quantification of lysine in premixtures, feed materials and compound feed:
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For the quantification of lysine in water:
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Species or category of animal | All animal species |
Maximum age | None |
Minimum content(5) | None |
Maximum content(5) | None |
Other provisions | 1. The lysine content must be stated on the labelling of the additive |
2. L-lysine base (liquid) may be placed on the market and used as an additive consisting of a preparation |
SCHEDULE 12Authorisation of L‐lysine monohydrochloride (technically pure) produced from Corynebacterium glutamicum (KCCM 80216 or KCTC 12307BP) (identification number 3c327) as a feed additive for all animal species
The substance L‐lysine monohydrochloride (technically pure) specified in the table, belonging to the additive category “nutritional additives” and to the functional group “amino acids, their salts and analogues”, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions set out in the table.
Additive | L‐lysine monohydrochloride (technically pure) |
Identification number | 3c327 |
Authorisation holder | None |
Additive category | Nutritional additives |
Functional group | Amino acids, their salts and analogues |
Additive composition | Powder of L-lysine monohydrochloride with a minimum of 78% L-lysine and a maximum moisture content of 1.5% |
Characterisation of the active substance(s) | L-lysine monohydrochloride (technically pure) produced by fermentation with Corynebacterium glutamicum (KCCM 80216 or KCTC 12307BP) L-lysine monohydrochloride (C6H15ClN2O2) |
Analytical methods(3) | For the identification of L-lysine monohydrochloride in the feed additive:
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For the quantification of lysine in the feed additive and premixtures containing more than 10% lysine:
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For the quantification of lysine in premixtures, feed materials and compound feed:
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For the quantification of lysine in water:
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Species or category of animal | All animal species |
Maximum age | None |
Minimum content(6) | None |
Maximum content(6) | None |
Other provisions | 1. The lysine content must be stated on the labelling of the additive |
2. L-lysine monohydrochloride (technically pure) may be placed on the market and used as an additive consisting of a preparation |
SCHEDULE 13Authorisation of a preparation of 3-nitrooxypropanol (identification number 4c1) as a feed additive for ruminants for milk production and ruminants for reproduction
The preparation of 3-nitrooxypropanol specified in the table, belonging to the additive category “zootechnical additives” and to the functional group “substances which favourably affect the environment”, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions set out in the table.
Additive | 3-nitrooxypropanol |
Identification number | 4c1 |
Authorisation holder | DSM Nutritional Products Ltd (Switzerland) |
Additive category | Zootechnical additives |
Functional group | Substances which favourably affect the environment |
Additive composition | Preparation of 3-nitrooxypropanol containing a minimum of 10% additive Granular powder; particles with a diameter < 50 µm: 0.4% |
Characterisation of the active substance(s) | 3-nitrooxypropanol (C3H7NO4)
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Analytical methods(2) | For the quantification of 3-nitrooxypropanol in the feed additive, premixtures and compound feed:
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Species or category of animal |
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Maximum age | None |
Minimum content(3) | 53 mg/kg |
Maximum content(3) | 88 mg/kg |
Other provisions | 1. The storage conditions and stability to heat treatment must be stated in the directions for use of the feed additive and premixture |
2. The additive must be incorporated into feed in the form of a premixture |
SCHEDULE 14Revocations
The Welsh Ministers make these Regulations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on additives for use in animal nutrition (EUR 2003/1831). These Regulations make provision for the authorisation for the placing on the market, processing and use of 13 feed additives.
Regulation 3, and Schedules 1 to 13, provide for the authorisation of feed additives.
Schedule 1 contains a renewal (with modification) of an authorisation of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced from Trichoderma reesei (CBS 143953) (identification number 4a11), and an extension of existing authorised uses to cover additional species/categories of animal. The modifications on renewal of the authorisation are—
the strain identification number for Trichodema reesei is updated to “CBS 142953” (formerly “ATCC PTA 5588”);
the minimum content of feed additive for turkeys for fattening is reduced from 1,250 to 625 U/kg of complete feed.
Schedule 2 contains a new authorisation, for a preparation of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus (IMI 507023) (identification number 1k21701).
Schedule 3 contains a new authorisation, for a preparation of Pediococcus pentosaceus (IMI 507024) (identification number 1k21016).
Schedule 4 contains a new authorisation, for a preparation of Pediococcus pentosaceus (IMI 507025) (identification number 1k21017).
Schedule 5 contains a new authorisation, for a preparation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (IMI 507026) (identification number 1k21601).
Schedule 6 contains a new authorisation, for a preparation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (IMI 507027) (identification number 1k21602).
Schedule 7 contains a new authorisation, for a preparation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (IMI 507028) (identification number 1k21603).
Schedule 8 contains a new authorisation, for a preparation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (DSM 26571) (identification number 1k1604).
Schedule 9 contains a renewal (with modification) of an authorisation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced from Trichoderma reesei (CBS 114044) (EC 3.2.1.8) (identification number 4a8i). The modifications on renewal of the authorisation are—
the identification number of the additive is changed from 4a8 to 4a8i;
the minimum level of stock enzyme activity is reduced to 160,000 BXU/g in both solid and liquid forms (from 4,000,000 BXU/g in the solid form and 400,000 BXU/g in the liquid form).
Schedule 10 contains a renewal (with modification) of an authorisation of 6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) produced from Trichoderma reesei (CBS 122001) (identification number 4a12). The modification on renewal of the authorisation is—
the minimum level of stock enzyme activity is reduced to 5,000 PPU/g in the liquid form (from 10,000 PPU/g).
Schedule 11 contains a new authorisation, for L‐lysine base (liquid) produced from Corynebacterium glutamicum (KCCM 80216 or KCTC 12307BP) (identification number 3c326).
Schedule 12 contains a new authorisation, for L‐lysine monohydrochloride produced from Corynebacterium glutamicum (KCCM 80216 or KCTC 12307BP) (identification number 3c327).
Schedule 13 contains a new authorisation, for 3-nitrooxypropanol (identification number 4c1).
Regulation 3(2) provides that authorisations granted by these Regulations are valid for a period of ten years in accordance with Article 9(7) of EUR 2003/1831. This is subject to Article 14(4) of that Regulation, which provides for an extension of the authorisation period in certain circumstances where an application for renewal has been submitted.
Regulation 4 contains transitional provision. The renewal of authorisation of the feed additive under Schedule 9 is subject to a change to the identification number of the additive (from “4a8” to “4a8i”). Regulation 4 allows the continued production and labelling of products, for the specified limited time periods, under the conditions of the prior authorisation and the labelling requirements applicable immediately before the coming into force of these Regulations. Products produced within the transitional periods may be marketed and used until stocks are exhausted.
Regulation 5 amends Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No601/2013 concerning the authorisation of cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate, cobalt(II) carbonate, cobalt(II) carbonate hydroxide (2:3) monohydrate, cobalt(II) sulphate heptahydrate and coated granulated cobalt(II) carbonate hydroxide (2:3) monohydrate as feed additives (EUR 2013/601), to remove spent entries relating to four feed additives. The authorisations for those feed additives expired at the end of 14 July 2014. Those four feed additives have now been provisionally authorised for a further 5 years, in relation to Wales, by administrative decision of the Welsh Ministers dated 20 June 2023, and made pursuant to Article 15 of EUR 2003/1831. The forms of authorisations for those feed additives were prescribed by the Feed Additives (Form of Provisional Authorisations) (Cobalt(II) Compounds) (Wales) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/678 (W. 100)).
Regulation 6 revokes, in relation to Wales, minor amendment provisions relating to instruments that are revoked by regulation 7 (and Schedule 14).
Regulation 7 and Schedule 14 revoke, in relation to Wales, spent instruments including the prior authorisations for the feed additives now authorised by Schedules 1, 9 and 10.
Further information, including in relation to any documentation referenced in the Schedules, can be obtained from the Food Standards Agency in Wales, 4th Floor, Welsh Government Building, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ or by writing to regulated.products.wales@food.gov.uk.
The Welsh Ministers’ Code of Practice on the carrying out of Regulatory Impact Assessments was considered in relation to these Regulations. As a result, it was not considered necessary to carry out a regulatory impact assessment as to the likely costs and benefits of complying with these Regulations.