SCHEDULE 11Authorisation of Decoquinate (Avi-Deccox® 60G) (identification number 51756ii) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening
AuthorisationI11
The substance Decoquinate specified in the table in this schedule, belonging to the additive category ‘coccidiostats and histomonostats’ is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions set out in the table in this schedule54.
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Additive | Decoquinate (Avi-Deccox® 60G) | |
Identification number of the additive | 51756ii | |
Authorisation holder | Zoetis Belgium SA | |
Additive category | Coccidiostats and Histomonostats | |
Functional group | None | |
Additive composition |
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Characterisation of the active substance(s) | Decoquinate: (Ethyl 6-decycloxy-7-ethoxy-4-hydroxyquinoline-3-carboxylate) | |
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Related impurities: | ||
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Analytical methods56 | 1. For the quantification of Decoquinate in the feed additive, premixtures and feed: | |
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2. For quantification of Decoquinate in tissues: | ||
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Species or category of animal | Chickens for fattening | |
Maximum age | Not applicable | |
Content of Decoquinate (Avi-Deccox®) in mg/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12% | Minimum content | 30 mg/kg |
Maximum content | 40 mg/kg | |
Other provisions | 1. In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment must be indicated. 2. The additive must be incorporated in compound feed in the form of a premixture. 3. Decoquinate must not be mixed with other coccidiostats. 4. Decoquinate must not be used in feed containing bentonite. 5. Post-market monitoring programmes must be carried out by the holder of the authorisation for resistance to bacteria and Eimeria spp and submitted to the Scottish Ministers by the end of 23 November 2031. |