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The Feed Additives (Authorisations) (Scotland) Regulations 2022

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Regulation 3(2)

SCHEDULE 1SAuthorisation of a preparation of manganese chelate of lysine and glutamic acid (identification number 3b509) as a feed additive for all animal species

AuthorisationS

1.  The preparation specified in the table in this schedule, belonging to the additive category ‘nutritional additives’ and to the functional group ‘compounds of trace elements’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions set out in the table in this schedule.

Table

Column 1Column 2
AdditiveManganese chelate of lysine and glutamic acid
Identification number of the additive3b509
Authorisation holder (1)
Additive categoryNutritional additives
Functional groupCompounds of trace elements
Additive compositionA preparation of chelates of manganese with lysine and chelates of manganese with glutamic acid in a ratio of 1:1 as a powder with the following components:
  • Manganese 15-17%

  • Lysine 20-21.5%

  • Glutamic acid 22-24%

  • Moisture 3.5% maximum

  • Nickel 4 ppm maximum

Characterisation of the active substance(s)

Manganese-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid, chloride and hydrogen sulphate salt (C6H19ClN2O8SMn).

Manganese-2-aminopentanedioic acid, sodium and hydrogen sulphate salt (C5H10NNaO9SMn).

Analytical method(2)1. For quantification of total manganese in the feed additive and premixtures:
  • Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS) in accordance with international standard BS EN ISO 6869:2000 entitled “Animal feeding stuffs. Determination of the contents of calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium and zinc. Method using atomic absorption spectrometry”(3);

  • Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometry, (ICP-AES) in accordance with European standard EN 15510:2017 entitled “Animal feeding stuffs. Methods of sampling and analysis. Determination of calcium, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, cobalt, molybdenum and lead by ICP-AES”(4) (for premixtures and feed only); or

  • Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometry after pressure digestion (ICP-AES) in accordance with European standard EN 15621:2017 entitled “Animal feeding stuffs: Methods of sampling and analysis – Determination of calcium, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sulphur, iron, zinc, copper, manganese and cobalt after pressure digestion by ICP-AES”(5).

2. For quantification of total manganese in feed materials and compound feed:
  • Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS) – Commission Regulation (EC) No. 152/2009 laying down the methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of feed (Annex 4-C)(6);

  • Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, AAS in accordance with international standard BS EN ISO 6869:2001;

  • Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometry, (ICP-AES) in accordance with European standard EN 15510:2017 entitled “Animal feeding stuffs. Methods of sampling and analysis. Determination of calcium, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, cobalt, molybdenum and lead by ICP-AES” (for premixtures and feed only); or

  • Inductively Coupled Plasma – Atomic Emission Spectrometry after pressure digestion, ICP-AES (EN 15621).

3. For quantification of lysine and glutamic acid in the feed additive:
  • Ion exchange chromatography coupled with post-column derivatisation and photometric detection (IEC-VIS).

4. For proving the chelated structure of the feed additive:
  • Mid-infrared (IR) spectrometry together with the determination of the content of trace element and lysine and glutamic acid in the feed additive.

Species or category of animalAll animal species
Maximum ageNot applicable
Content of Manganese chelate of lysine and glutamic acid in mg/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12% Minimum contentNo minimum
Maximum content

Fish 100 (total)

All other animal species 150 (total)

Other provisionsThe additive must be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

Regulation 3(2)

SCHEDULE 2SAuthorisation of a preparation of Lactobacillus buchneri DSM 29026 (identification number 1k20759) as a feed additive for all animal species

AuthorisationS

1.  The preparation specified in the table in this schedule, 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 in this schedule.

Table

Column 1Column 2
AdditiveLactobacillus buchneri DSM 29026
Identification number of the additive1k20759
Authorisation holder(7)
Additive categoryTechnological additives
Functional groupSilage additives
Additive compositionA preparation of Lactobacillus buchneri DSM 29026 containing a minimum of 2 x 1010 CFU/g additive
Characterisation of the active substance(s)Viable cells of Lactobacillus buchneri DSM 29026
Analytical methods(8)1. For enumeration (colony count) of the feed additive:
  • Spread plate method on MRS agar in accordance with European standard EN 15787:2021 entitled “Animal feeding stuffs: Methods of sampling and analysis – Detection and enumeration of Lactobacillus spp. used as feed additive”(9)

2. For identification of bacterial strain:
  • Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE)

Species or category of animalAll animal species
Maximum ageNot applicable
Content of Lactobacillus buchneri DSM 29026 in CFU of additive/kg of fresh materialMinimum contentMinimum content of the additive when not combined with other micro-organisms as silage additives: 5x107 CFU/kg of easy and moderately difficult to ensile fresh material(10).
Maximum contentNo maximum
Other provisionsIn the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions must be indicated.

Commencement Information

I2Sch. 2 para. 1 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

Regulation 3(2)

SCHEDULE 3SAuthorisation of a preparation of serine protease produced by Bacillus licheniformis DSM 19670 (identification number 4a13) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening

AuthorisationS

1.  The preparation specified in the table in this schedule, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘digestibility enhancers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions set out in the table in this schedule.

Table

Column 1Column 2
AdditiveSerine protease
Identification number of the additive4a13
Authorisation holderDSM Nutritional Products Ltd in Switzerland
Additive categoryZootechnical additives
Functional groupDigestibility enhancers
Additive compositionSolid and liquid preparation of serine protease (EC 3.4.21.-1)
  • Produced by Bacillus licheniformis DSM 19670

  • Having a minimum activity of 75,000 PROT/g(11)

Characterisation of the active substance(s)

Serine protease (EC 3.4.21.-1) produced by Bacillus licheniformis DSM 19670

CAS number: 37259-58-8 (serine protease)(12)

EINECS number: 253-431-3(13)

IUB number: 3.4.21.-1(14)

Analytical methods(15)For quantification of serine protease activity in the feed additive, premixtures, compound feed and feed materials:
  • Colourimetric method based on the enzymatic reaction of serine protease on the Suc-Ala-Ala-Pro-Phe-pNA substrate

Species or category of animalChickens for fattening
Maximum ageNot applicable
Content of Serine protease (units of activity/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12%)Minimum content15,000 PROT/kg
Maximum contentNo maximum
Other provisionsIn the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment must be indicated.

Commencement Information

I3Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

Regulation 3(2)

SCHEDULE 4SRenewal of authorisation of pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) (identification number 3a831) as a feed additive for all animal species

AuthorisationS

1.  The additive specified in the table in this schedule, belonging to the additive category ‘nutritional additives’ and to the functional group ‘vitamins, pro-vitamins and chemically well-defined substances having similar effect’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions set out in the table in this schedule(16).

Table

Column 1Column 2
AdditivePyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
Identification number of the additive3a831
Authorisation holder(17)
Additive categoryNutritional additives
Functional groupVitamins, pro-vitamins and chemically well-defined substances having similar effect
Additive composition

Pyridoxine hydrochloride: C8H11NO3.HCI

Purity criteria not less than 98.5%

Characterisation of the active substance(s)

Pyridoxine hydrochloride

CAS no:58-56-0(18)

EINECS no:200-386-2(19)

Analytical methods(20)1. For the determination of pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) in the feed additive:
  • Titration with perchloric acid (Ph.Eur. 10th edition, monograph 0245)

2. For the determination of pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) in premixtures:
  • Reversed phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled to UV detector (RP-HPLC-UV) in accordance with the VDLUFA Method Book, Volume III, 13.9.1(21)

3. For the determination of pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) in feed and water:
  • Reversed phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled to fluorescence detector (RP-HPLC-FLD) – method based in accordance with European standard EN 14164:2014 entitled “ Foodstuffs – Determination of vitamin B6 by high performance chromatography”(22)

Species or category of animalAll animal species
Maximum ageNot applicable
Content of Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B 6 ) in mg/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12%Minimum contentNo minimum
Maximum contentNo maximum
Other provisions1.In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment must be indicated.
2.Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B 6) may be used via water for drinking.

Commencement Information

I4Sch. 4 para. 1 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

Regulation 3(2)

SCHEDULE 5SRenewal of authorisation (with modification) of a preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-4407 (ACTISAF® Sc 47) (identification number 4b1702) as a feed additive for calves for rearing

AuthorisationS

1.  The preparation specified in the table in this schedule, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘gut flora stabilisers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions set out in the table in this schedule(23).

Table

Column 1Column 2
AdditiveSaccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-4407 (ACTISAF® Sc 47)
Identification number of the additive4b1702
Authorisation holderS.I. Lesaffre
Additive categoryZootechnical additives
Functional groupGut flora stabilisers
Additive compositionSolid form preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-4407 containing a minimum of 5x109 CFU/g
Characterisation of the active substance(s)Viable dried cells Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-4407
Analytical methods(24)1. For enumeration (colony count):
  • Pour plate method using CGYE (yeast extract glucose chloramphenicol) agar in accordance with European standard EN 15789:2021 entitled “ Animal feeding stuffs: Methods of sampling and analysis – Detection and enumeration of Saccharomyces cerevisiae used as feed additive”(25)

2. For identification of yeast strain:
  • Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method in accordance with DD CEN/TS 15790:2008 entitled “Animal Feeding Stuffs – PCR typing of probiotic strains of Sacccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast)”(26)

Species or category of animalCalves for rearing
Maximum ageNot applicable
Content of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-4407 in CFU/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12%Minimum content1.5 x 109 CFU/kg
Maximum contentNo maximum
Other provisionsIn the directions of use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment must be indicated.

Commencement Information

I5Sch. 5 para. 1 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

Regulation 3(2)

SCHEDULE 6SRenewal of authorisation (with modification) of a preparation of Bacillus velezensis (ATCC PTA-6737) (identification number 4b1823) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying, ducks for fattening, quails, pheasants, partridges, guinea fowl, pigeons, geese for fattening and ostriches, and its authorisation as a feed additive extending existing uses to cover all minor poultry species (except for laying), ornamental birds, sporting birds and game birds

AuthorisationS

1.  The preparation specified in the table in this schedule, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘gut flora stabilisers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions set out in the table in this schedule(27).

Table

Column 1Column 2
AdditiveBacillus velezensis (ATCC PTA-6737)
Identification number of the additive4b1823
Authorisation holderKemin Europa N.V.
Additive categoryZootechnical additives
Functional groupGut flora stabilisers
Additive compositionPreparation of Bacillus velezensis ATCC PTA-6737 containing a minimum of 8 x 1010 CFU/g additive
Characterisation of the active substance(s)Viable spores of Bacillus velezensis (ATCC PTA-6737)
Analytical methods(28)1. For enumeration (colony count):
  • Spread plate method using tryptone soya agar with pre-heat treatment of feed samples

2. For identification of bacterial strain
  • Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE)

Species or category of animalChickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying, minor poultry species (except for laying), ornamental, sporting and game birds
Maximum ageNot applicable
Content of Bacillus velezensis (ATCC PTA-6737) in CFU/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12%Minimum content1 x 107 CFU/kg
Maximum contentNo maximum
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. Where Bacillus velezensis (ATCC PTA-6737) is to be used in feed containing coccidiostats, this feed additive is authorised for use with the following coccidiostats only, and in accordance with their individual authorisation criteria:

  • Decoquinate,

  • Diclazuril,

  • Lasalocid,

  • Maduramycin,

  • Monensin,

  • Narasin,

  • Narasine/Nicarbazin (as combined use only),

  • Robenidine,

  • Salinomycin.

Commencement Information

I6Sch. 6 para. 1 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

Regulation 3(2)

SCHEDULE 7SAuthorisation of a preparation of Bacillus licheniformis DSM 28710 (identification number 4b1828) as a feed additive for laying hens, minor poultry species for laying, poultry species for breeding and ornamental birds

AuthorisationS

1.  The preparation specified in the table in this schedule, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘gut flora stabilisers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions set out in the table in this schedule.

Table

Column 1Column 2
AdditiveBacillus licheniformis DSM 28710
Identification number of the additive4b1828
Authorisation holderHuvePharma NV
Additive categoryZootechnical additives
Functional groupGut flora stabilisers
Additive compositionSolid form preparation of Bacillus licheniformis DSM 28710 containing a minimum of 3.2 x 109 CFU/g of additive
Characterisation of the active substance(s)Viable spores of Bacillus licheniformis DSM 28710
Analytical methods(29)1. For enumeration (colony count) in the additive, premixture and feed:
  • Spread plate method in accordance with European standard EN 15784:2021 entitled “Animal feeding stuffs: Methods of sampling and analysis – Detection and enumeration of Bacillus spp. used as feed additive”(30)

2. For identification of bacterial strain:
  • Pulsed field gel electrophoresis (PFGE)

Species or category of animalLaying hens, minor poultry species for laying, poultry species for breeding and ornamental birds
Maximum ageNot applicable
Content of Bacillus licheniformis DSM 28710 in CFU/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12%Minimum content1.6 x 109 CFU/kg
Maximum contentNo maximum
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. Where Bacillus licheniformis DSM 28710 is to be used in feed containing coccidiostats, this feed additive is authorised for use with the following coccidiostats only, and in accordance with their individual authorisation criteria:

  • Diclazuril

  • Lasalocid A sodium

Commencement Information

I7Sch. 7 para. 1 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

Regulation 3(2)

SCHEDULE 8SRenewal of authorisation of a preparation of Clostridium butyricum (FERM BP-2789) (identification number 4b1830) as a feed additive for chickens reared for laying, turkeys for fattening, turkeys reared for breeding, minor avian species (excluding laying birds), weaned piglets and weaned minor porcine species, and its authorisation as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, suckling pigs and suckling minor porcine species

AuthorisationS

1.  The preparation specified in the table in this schedule, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘gut flora stabilisers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions set out in the table in this schedule(31).

Table

Column 1Column 2
AdditiveClostridium butyricum (FERM BP-2789)
Identification number of the additive4b1830
Authorisation holderMiyarisan Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd
Additive categoryZootechnical additives
Functional groupGut flora stabilisers
Additive compositionSolid form preparation of Clostridium butyricum (FERM BP-2789) containing a minimum of 5 x 108 CFU/g additive
Characterisation of the active substance(s)Viable spores of Clostridium butyricum FERM BP-2789
Analytical methods(32)1. For enumeration (colony count):
  • Pour plate method in accordance with international standard BS ISO 15213:2003 entitled “Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs. Horizontal method for the enumeration of sulphite-reducing bacteria growing under anaerobic conditions”(33)

2. For identification of bacterial strain:
  • Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE)

Species or category of animalTurkeys for fattening; turkeys reared for breeding; chickens for fattening; chickens reared for laying; minor avian species (excluding laying birds); piglets and piglets of minor porcine species
Maximum ageNot applicable
Content of Clostridium butyricum (FERM BP-2789) in CFU/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12%Minimum content

Turkeys: 1.25 x 108 CFU/kg

Chickens, minor avian species, piglets and minor porcine species: 2.5 x 108 CFU/kg

Maximum contentAll species and categories of animal as provided for above: no maximum
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. Where Clostridium butyricum (FERM BP-2789) is to be used in feed containing coccidiostats, this feed additive is authorised for use with the following coccidiostats only, and in accordance with their individual authorisation criteria:

  • Decoquinate,

  • Diclazuril,

  • Lasalocid,

  • Maduramicin ammonium,

  • Monensin sodium,

  • Narasin,

  • Narasin/Nicarbazin (as combined use only),

  • Robenidine,

  • Salinomycin sodium,

  • Semduramicin sodium.

Commencement Information

I8Sch. 8 para. 1 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

Regulation 3(2)

SCHEDULE 9SAuthorisation of a preparation of 6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) (identification number 4a32) as a feed additive for all poultry species, ornamental birds, piglets, pigs for fattening, sows and minor porcine species for fattening or reproduction

AuthorisationS

1.  The preparation specified in the table in this schedule, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘digestibility enhancers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions set out in the table in this schedule.

Table

Column 1Column 2
Additive6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26)
Identification number of the additive4a32
Authorisation holderHuvepharma EOOD
Additive categoryZootechnical additives
Functional groupDigestibility enhancers
Additive composition

Preparation of 6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) produced by Komagataella phaffii (DSM 32854)

In granular, coated and liquid forms, minimum activity 5000 FTU/g(34)

Characterisation of the active substance(s)6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) produced by Komagataella phaffii (DSM 32854)
Analytical methods(35)1. For quantification of phytase activity in the feed additive:
  • Colorimetric method based on the enzymatic reaction of phytase on the phytate in accordance with the VDLUFA Method Book, Volume III, Part 27.1.4(36)

2. For quantification of phytase activity in feed materials and compound feed:
  • Colorimetric method based on the enzymatic reaction of phytase on the phytate in accordance with international standard BS EN ISO 30024:2009 entitled “Animal feeding stuffs. Determination of phytase activity”(37)

3. For quantification of phytase activity in premixtures:
  • Colorimetric method based on the enzymatic reaction of phytase on the phytate in accordance with the VDLUFA Method Book, Volume III, Part 27.1.3(38)

Species or category of animalAll poultry species; ornamental birds; piglets; pigs for fattening; sows; minor porcine species for fattening or reproduction
Maximum ageNot applicable
Content of 6-phytase (units of activity/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12%)Minimum content250 FTU
Maximum contentNo maximum
Other provisionsIn the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment must be indicated.

Commencement Information

I9Sch. 9 para. 1 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

Regulation 3(2)

SCHEDULE 10SAuthorisation of Decoquinate (Deccox®) (identification number 51756i) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening

AuthorisationS

1.  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 schedule(39).

Table

Column 1Column 2
AdditiveDecoquinate (Deccox®)
Identification number of the additive51756i
Authorisation holderZoetis Belgium SA
Additive categoryCoccidiostats and Histomonostats
Functional groupNone
Additive composition
  • Decoquinate: 60.0g/kg

  • Refined deodorised soya oil: 28.5g/kg

  • Colloidal silica: 0.6g/kg

  • Wheat middlings: q.s. 1kg

Characterisation of the active substance(s)
  • Decoquinate: (Ethyl 6-decycloxy-7-ethoxy-4-hydroxyquinoline-3-carboxylate)

  • Chemical formula: C24H35NO5

  • CAS No: 18507-89-6(40)

  • Related impurities:

  • Methyl-6-decycloxy-7-ethoxy-4-hydroxyquinoline-3-carboxylate:<1.0%

  • 6-decycloxy-7-ethoxy-4-hydroxyquinoline-3-carboxylic acid:<0.5%

  • Diethyl-4-decycloxy-3-ethoxyanilinomethylenemalonate: <0.5%

Analytical methods(41)1. For quantification of Decoquinate in the feed additive, premixtures and feed:
  • Reversed-Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography with fluorescence detection (RP-HPLC-FL) in accordance with European standard EN 16162:2012 entitled “Animal feeding stuffs – Determination of decoquinate by HPLC with fluorescence detection”(42)

2. For quantification of Decoquinate in tissues:
  • Reversed-Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled to a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer (RP-HPLC-MS/MS)

Species or category of animalChickens for fattening
Maximum ageNot applicable
Content of Decoquinate (Deccox®) in mg/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12%Minimum content30 mg/kg
Maximum content40 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 authorisation for resistance to bacteria and Eimeria spp and submitted to the Scottish Ministers by the end of 23 November 2031.

Commencement Information

I10Sch. 10 para. 1 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

Regulation 3(2)

SCHEDULE 11SAuthorisation of Decoquinate (Avi-Deccox® 60G) (identification number 51756ii) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening

AuthorisationS

1.  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 schedule(43).

Table

Column 1Column 2
AdditiveDecoquinate (Avi-Deccox® 60G)
Identification number of the additive51756ii
Authorisation holderZoetis Belgium SA
Additive categoryCoccidiostats and Histomonostats
Functional groupNone
Additive composition
  • Decoquinate: 60.0 g/kg

  • Colloidal silica: 0.6 g/kg

  • Silicon dioxide: 4.0 g/kg

  • Carboxymethylcellulose sodium: 30.0 g/kg

  • Calcium sulphate dihydrate: q.s. ad 1,000 g

Characterisation of the active substance(s)Decoquinate: (Ethyl 6-decycloxy-7-ethoxy-4-hydroxyquinoline-3-carboxylate)
  • Chemical Formula: C24H35NO5

  • CAS No: 185-7-89-6(44)

Related impurities:
  • Methyl-6-decycloxy-7-ethoxy-4-hydroxyquinoline-3-carboxylate:<1.0%

  • 6-decycloxy-7-ethoxy-4-hydroxyquinoline-3-carboxylic acid: <0.5%

  • Diethyl-4-decycloxy-3-ethoxyanilinomethylenemalonate:<0.5%

Analytical methods(45)1. For the quantification of Decoquinate in the feed additive, premixtures and feed:
  • Reversed-Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography with fluorescence detection (RP-HPLC-FL) in accordance with European standard EN 16162:2012 entitled “Animal feeding stuffs – Determination of decoquinate by HPLC with fluorescence detection

2. For quantification of Decoquinate in tissues:
  • Reversed-Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled to a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer (RP-HPLC-MS/MS) or any other analytical method complying with the requirements set by Retained EU Decision 2002/657/EC(46)

Species or category of animalChickens for fattening
Maximum ageNot applicable
Content of Decoquinate (Avi-Deccox®) in mg/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12%Minimum content30 mg/kg
Maximum content40 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.

Commencement Information

I11Sch. 11 para. 1 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

Regulation 11

SCHEDULE 12SRevocation of retained direct EU legislation

1.  Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1289/2004 concerning the authorisation for 10 years of the additive Deccox® in feedingstuffs, belonging to the group of coccidiostats and other medicinal substances(47).S

Commencement Information

I12Sch. 12 para. 1 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

2.  Commission Regulation (EC) No. 903/2009 concerning the authorisation of the preparation of Clostridium butyricum (FERM-BP 2789) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening (holder of authorisation Miyarisan Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, represented by Huvepharma NV Belgium)(48).S

Commencement Information

I13Sch. 12 para. 2 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

3.  Commission Regulation (EU) No. 8/2010 concerning the authorisation of the serine protease produced by Bacillus licheniformis (DSM 19670) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening (holder of authorisation DSM Nutritional Products Ltd, represented by DSM Nutritional Products Sp.Z.o.o)(49).S

Commencement Information

I14Sch. 12 para. 3 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

4.  Commission Regulation (EU) No. 107/2010 concerning the authorisation of Bacillus subtilis ATCC PTA-6737 as a feed additive for chickens for fattening (holder of authorisation Kemin Europa NV)(50).S

Commencement Information

I15Sch. 12 para. 4 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

5.  Commission Regulation (EU) No. 883/2010 concerning the authorisation of a new use of Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCYC Sc 47 as a feed additive for calves for rearing (holder of the authorisation Société industrielle Lesaffre)(51).S

Commencement Information

I16Sch. 12 para. 5 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

6.  Commission Regulation (EU) No. 168/2011 amending Regulation (EU) No. 107/2010 as regards the use of the feed additive Bacillus subtilis ATCC PTA-6737 in feed containing maduramycin ammonium, monensin sodium, narasin, or robenidine hydrochloride(52).S

Commencement Information

I17Sch. 12 para. 6 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

7.  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 373/2011 concerning the authorisation of the preparation of Clostridium butyricum FERM-BP 2789 as a feed additive for minor avian species except laying birds, weaned piglets and minor porcine species (weaned) and amending Regulation (EC) No. 903/2009 (holder of authorisation Miyarisan Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, represented by Huvepharma NV Belgium)(53).S

Commencement Information

I18Sch. 12 para. 7 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

8.  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 515/2011 concerning the authorisation of vitamin B6 as a feed additive for all animal species(54).S

Commencement Information

I19Sch. 12 para. 8 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

9.  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 885/2011 concerning the authorisation of Bacillus subtilis (ATCC PTA-6737) as a feed additive for chickens reared for laying, ducks for fattening, quails, pheasants, partridges, guinea fowl, pigeons, geese for fattening and ostriches (holder of the authorisation Kemin Europa N.V.)(55).S

Commencement Information

I20Sch. 12 para. 9 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

10.  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 357/2013 amending Regulation (EC) No. 903/2009 and Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 373/2011 as regards the minimum content of a preparation of Clostridium butyricum (FERM-BP 2789) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening and minor avian species (excluding laying birds) (holder of authorisation Miyarisan Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd represented by Miyarisan Pharmaceutical Europe S.L.U.)(56).S

Commencement Information

I21Sch. 12 para. 10 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

11.  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 374/2013 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Clostridium butyricum (FERM-BP 2789) as a feed additive for chickens reared for laying (holder of authorisation Miyarisan Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd represented by Huvepharma NV Belgium)(57).S

Commencement Information

I22Sch. 12 para. 11 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

12.  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 291/2014 amending Regulation (EC) No. 1289/2004 as regards the withdrawal time and maximum residues limits of the feed additive decoquinate(58).S

Commencement Information

I23Sch. 12 para. 12 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

13.  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 1108/2014 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Clostridium butyricum (FERM-BP 2789) as a feed additive for turkeys for fattening and turkeys reared for breeding (holder of authorisation Miyarisan Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd represented by Huvepharma NV Belgium)(59).S

Commencement Information

I24Sch. 12 para. 13 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

14.  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 2017/1126 amending Regulation (EC) No. 903/2009 and Implementing Regulations (EU) No. 373/2011, (EU) No. 374/2013 and (EU) No. 1108/2014 as regards the name of the EU representative of the holder of the authorisation of a preparation of Clostridium butyricum (FERM-BP 2789)(60).S

Commencement Information

I25Sch. 12 para. 14 in force at 24.11.2022, see reg. 1(1)

(1)

There is no requirement to include the name of the holder of this authorisation as this authorisation does not fall within the scope of Article 9(5) of Regulation (EC) 1831/2003.

(2)

Details of the analytical methods are set out in the document referenced “Ares(2018)3918699 – 24/07/2018” and the document referenced “Ares(2019)7167892 – 20/11/2019” and last updated 28 January 2020. These documents are available at the following address: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports/fad-2018-0009?search&form-return.

(3)

ISO standards are published in Geneva by the International Organisation for Standardisation, and are available on their website (www.iso.org) or at ISO Central Secretariat, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1 rue de Varembé, Case postale 56, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland. Under reference BS EN ISO 6869:2001, it was published as a UK standard by the British Standards Institution on 15 March 2001 (ISBN 0 580 36933 1).

(4)

This standard was approved by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) on 6 February 2017. Under reference BS EN 15510:2017, it was published as a UK standard by the British Standards Institution on 30 August 2017 (ISBN 978 0 580 94541 0).

(5)

This standard was approved by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) on 6 February 2017. Under reference BS EN 15621:2017, it was published as a UK standard by the British Standards Institution on 31 August 2017 (ISBN 978 0 580 94543 4).

(6)

EUR 152/2009. There are amendments to EUR 152/2009 not relevant to these Regulations.

(7)

There is no requirement to include the name of the holder of this authorisation as this authorisation does not fall within the scope of Article 9(5) of Regulation (EC) 1831/2003.

(8)

Details of the analytical methods are set out in the document referenced “Ares(2019)4747322 – 22/07/2019” and last updated on 18 October 2019. The document is available at the following address: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports/fad-2018-0093.

(9)

This standard was approved by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) on 2 August 2021. Under reference BS EN 15787:2021, it was published as a UK standard by the British Standards Institution on 31 December 2021 (ISBN 978 0 580 99831 7).

(10)

Easy to ensile forage: > 3 % soluble carbohydrates in fresh material; moderately difficult to ensile forage: 1.5-3.0 % soluble carbohydrates in the fresh material in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No. 429/2008 of 25 April 2008 on detailed rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the preparation and the presentation of applications and the assessment and the authorisation of feed additives (EUR 2008/429, amended by S.I. 2019/654. S.I. 2019/654 was amended by 2020/1504).

(11)

One PROT is the amount of serine protease that liberates one micromole/minute of para-nitroaniline (pNA) from 1 millimolar (mM) Suc-Ala-Ala-Pro-Phe-pNA substrate at pH 9 & 37°C.

(12)

This is a reference to the CAS Registry Number assigned to this preparation by the Chemical Abstracts Service https://cas.org/cas-data/cas-registry.

(13)

The EINECS number is given in the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Substances, as published in O.J. No. C146A, 15.6.90, p.1.

(14)

This is the identification number allotted by the International Union of Biochemistry (IUB), which is now the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB) iubmb.org.

(15)

Details of the analytical methods are set out in the document referenced “Ares(2019)6802986 – 04/11/2019” and last updated 27 January 2020. The document is available at the following address: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports/fad-2019-0010.

(16)

This authorisation is a renewal of the authorisation granted under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 515/2011. That Regulation is revoked by regulation 11 of these Regulations.

(17)

There is no requirement to include the name of the holder of this authorisation as this authorisation does not fall within the scope of Article 9(5) of Regulation (EC) 1831/2003.

(18)

This is a reference to the CAS Registry Number assigned to this additive by the Chemical Abstracts Service https://cas.org/cas-data/cas-registry.

(19)

The EINECS number is given in the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Substances, as published in O.J. No. C146A, 15.6.90, p.1.

(20)

Details of the analytical methods are set out in the document referenced “JRC.DG.D.6/CvH/GB/ag/ARES(2011)356822” and last updated on 6 June 2016. The document is available at the following address: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports/fad-2010-0139.

(21)

The Association of German Agricultural Analytical and Research Institutes (VDLUFA) Method book, Volume III, the Chemical Analysis of Feedingstuffs (ISBN 978 3 941273 14 6) is available at the following address: Method book Volume III Feedingstuffs (vdlufa.de). Copies of a translated version of Part 13.9.1 may be obtained from Food Standards Scotland, Pilgrim House, Old Ford Road, Aberdeen, AB11 5RL.

(22)

This standard was approved by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) on 17 April 2014.

(23)

This authorisation is a renewal of the authorisation granted under Commission Regulation (EU) No. 883/2010. That Regulation is revoked by regulation 11 of these Regulations, subject to the transitional provision in regulation 8.

(24)

Details of the analytical methods are set out in the document referenced “JRC.DG.D.6/CvH/DM/mds/ARES(2010)967257” and last updated on 6 June 2016. The document is available at the following address: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports/fad-2010-0038.

(25)

This standard was approved by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) on 2 August 2021.

(26)

DD CEN/TS 15790:2008, published by the British Standards Institution on 31 January 2009 (ISBN 978 0 580 61806 2).

(27)

This authorisation is a renewal of the authorisations granted under Commission Regulation (EU) No. 107/2010 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 885/2011. Those Regulations are revoked by regulation 11 of these Regulations, subject to the transitional provision in regulation 9(2) to (5). This feed additive is separately authorised for use in feed for specified other species or categories of animals by Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) No. 306/2013, 787/2013, 2015/1020 and 2017/2276.

(28)

Details of the analytical methods are set out in the document referenced “D08/FSQ/CVH/SY/Ares(2009)61627” and last updated on 6 June 2016. The document is available at the following address: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports/fad-2008-0039.

(29)

Details of the analytical methods are set out in the document referenced “Ares(2015)4524025 – 23/10/2015” and last updated on 6 June 2016. The document is available at the following address: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports/fad-2015-0016.

(30)

This standard was approved by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) on 2 August 2021. Under reference BS EN 15784:2021, it was published as a UK standard by the British Standards Institution on 30 November 2021 (ISBN 978 0 580 99829 4).

(31)

This authorisation is a renewal of the authorisations granted under Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) No. 373/2011, 374/2013 and 1108/2014. Those Regulations are revoked by regulation 11 of these Regulations.

(32)

Details of the analytical methods are set out in the document referenced “JRC.DG.D.6.CvH/DM/hn/ARES (2010)-355411” and last updated on 6 June 2016. The document is available at the following address: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports/fad-2010-0005.

(33)

ISO standards are published in Geneva by the International Organisation for Standardisation, and are available on their website (www.iso.org) or at ISO Central Secretariat, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1 rue de Varembé, Case postale 56, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland. Under reference BS ISO 15213:2003, it was published as a UK standard by the British Standards Institution on 16 May 2003 (ISBN 0 580 41892 8).

(34)

FTU means phytase enzyme units. One FTU is the amount of enzyme that releases 1 micromole (µm) of inorganic phosphate from sodium phytate per minute under reaction conditions of pH 5.5 and 37°C.

(35)

Details of the analytical methods are set out in the document referenced “Ares(2020)762221 – 06/02/2020” and last updated on 4 May 2020. The document is available at the following address: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports/fad-2019-0052.

(36)

The Association of German Agricultural Analytical and Research Institutes (VDLUFA) Method book, Volume III, the Chemical Analysis of Feedingstuffs (ISBN 978 3 941273 14 6) is available at the following address: Method book Volume III Feedingstuffs (vdlufa.de). Copies of a translated version of Part 27.1.4 may be obtained from Food Standards Scotland, Pilgrim House, Old Ford Road, Aberdeen, AB11 5RL.

(37)

ISO standards are published in Geneva by the International Organisation for Standardisation, and are available on their website (www.iso.org) or at ISO Central Secretariat, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1 rue de Varembé, Case postale 56, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland. Under reference BS EN ISO 30024:2009, it was published as a UK standard by the British Standards Institution on 30 September 2009 (ISBN 0 580 62651 7).

(38)

The Association of German Agricultural Analytical and Research Institutes (VDLUFA) Method book, Volume III, the Chemical Analysis of Feedingstuffs (ISBN 978 3 941273 14 6) is available at the following address: Method book Volume III Feedingstuffs (vdlufa.de). Copies of a translated version of Part 27.1.3 may be obtained from Food Standards Scotland, Pilgrim House, Old Ford Road, Aberdeen, AB11 5RL.

(39)

This authorisation replaces the authorisation Decoquinate (Deccox®) under Regulation (EC) No. 1289/2004. That Regulation is revoked by regulation 11 of these Regulations, subject to the transitional provision in regulation 11. See also schedule 11 of these Regulations, which contains a separate re-authorisation of Decoquinate (Deccox®), but in a modified form, Decoquinate (Avi-Deccox® 60G).

(40)

This is a reference to the CAS Registry Number assigned to this substance by the Chemical Abstracts Service https://cas.org/cas-data/cas-registry.

(41)

Details of the analytical methods are set out in the document referenced “Ares(2013)3639174 – 04/12/2013” and last updated on 6 June 2016. The document is available at the following address: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports/fad-2013-0034.

(42)

This standard was approved by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) on 4 February 2012. Under reference BS EN 16162:2012, it was published as a UK standard by the British Standards Institution on 31 March 2012 (ISBN 978 0 580 67002 2).

(43)

This authorisation is for a modified form of decoquinate (Deccox®), which was previously authorised under Regulation (EC) No. 1289/2004, and now authorised under schedule 10 of these Regulations.

(44)

This is a reference to the CAS Registry Number assigned to this substance by the Chemical Abstracts Service https://cas.org/cas-data/cas-registry.

(45)

Details of the analytical methods are set out in the document referenced “Ares(2014)2704635 – 18/08/2014” and “JRC.D.5/SFB/CvH/MGH/mds/Ares” and last updated on 6 June 2016. The document is available at the following address: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports/fad-2014-0014.

(46)

EUD 2002/657 as amended by S.I. 2020/1461.

(47)

EUR 1289/2004 as amended by EUR 291/2014.

(48)

EUR 903/2009 as amended by EUR 373/2011 and EUR 1126/2017.

(49)

EUR 8/2010.

(50)

EUR 2010/107.

(51)

EUR 883/2010.

(52)

EUR 168/2011.

(53)

EUR 2011/373 as amended by EUR 1126/2017.

(54)

EUR 2011/515.

(55)

EUR 885/2011.

(56)

EUR 2013/357.

(57)

EUR 2013/374 as amended by EUR 1126/2017.

(58)

EUR 291/2014.

(59)

EUR 2014/1108 as amended by EUR 1126/2017.

(60)

EUR 20171126.

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