Regulation 3(1)
1. The preparation 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.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, consisting of particles with a diameter < 50µm: 0.4% | |
| Characterisation of the active substance(s) | 3-nitrooxypropanol (C 3H7NO4) | |
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| Analytical methods(2) | For quantification of 3-nitrooxypropanol 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 | No maximum | |
| Content of 3-nitrooxypropanol (mg/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12%) | Minimum content | 53 mg/kg |
| Maximum content | 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 | |
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.
Details of the analytical methods are set out in the document referenced “Ares(2020)981992-15/02/2020” and “JRC F.5/CvH/ZE/AS/Ares” and last updated on 4 May 2020. The document is available at the following address: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/publications/fad-2019-0057_en.