Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 469/2013 of 22 May 2013 concerning the authorisation of DL-methionine, DL-methionine sodium salt, hydroxy analogue of methionine, calcium salt of hydroxy analogue of methionine, isopropyl ester of hydroxy analogue of methionine, DL-methionine protected with copolymer vinylpyridine/styrene and DL-methionine protected with ethylcellulose as feed additives Text with EEA relevance
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  • Corrigendum to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 469/2013 of 22 May 2013 concerning the authorisation of DL-methionine, DL-methionine sodium salt, hydroxy analogue of methionine, calcium salt of hydroxy analogue of methionine, isopropyl ester of hydroxy analogue of methionine, DL-methionine protected with copolymer vinylpyridine/styrene and DL-methionine protected with ethylcellulose as feed additives, 32013R0469R(01), May 31, 2013
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 469/2013of 22 May 2013concerning the authorisation of DL-methionine, DL-methionine sodium salt, hydroxy analogue of methionine, calcium salt of hydroxy analogue of methionine, isopropyl ester of hydroxy analogue of methionine, DL-methionine protected with copolymer vinylpyridine/styrene and DL-methionine protected with ethylcellulose as feed additives(Text with EEA relevance) THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutritionOJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29., and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1)Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation. Article 10 of that Regulation provides for the re-evaluation of additives authorised pursuant to Council Directive 82/471/EEC of 30 June 1982 concerning certain products used in animal nutritionOJ L 213, 21.7.1982, p. 8..(2)DL-methionine, DL-methionine sodium salt, hydroxy analogue of methionine, calcium salt of hydroxy analogue of methionine, isopropyl ester of methionine hydroxy analogue and DL-methionine technically pure protected with copolymer vinylpyridine/styrene were authorised without a time limit pursuant to Directive 82/471/EEC. These feed additives were subsequently entered in the European Union Register of feed additives as existing products, in accordance with Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(3)In accordance with Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 in conjunction with Article 7 thereof, an application was submitted for the re-evaluation of DL-methionine, DL-methionine sodium salt, hydroxy analogue of methionine and calcium salt of methionine hydroxy analogue as feed additives for all animal species and of isopropyl ester of methionine hydroxy analogue and DL-methionine technically pure protected with copolymer vinylpyridine/styrene as feed additives for dairy cows and, in accordance with Article 7 of that Regulation, for a change in the terms of the authorisation as regards the use of DL-methionine, DL-methionine sodium salt and the hydroxy analogue of methionine via drinking water. In addition, in accordance with Article 7 of that Regulation, the application contained the request for the authorisation of DL-methionine technically pure protected with ethylcellulose for ruminants. For all seven sources of methionine it was requested that those additives be classified in the additive category "nutritional additives". That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(4)The European Food Safety Authority ("the Authority") concluded in its opinion of 6 March 2012EFSA Journal 2012;10(3):2623. that, under the proposed conditions of use, DL-methionine, DL-methionine sodium salt, hydroxy analogue of methionine, calcium salt of methionine hydroxy analogue, isopropyl ester of methionine hydroxy analogue, DL-methionine technically pure protected with copolymer vinylpyridine/styrene and DL-methionine technically pure protected with ethylcellulose do not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment, and that they are effective sources of methionine for protein synthesis in the respective target species. The Authority extrapolated this conclusion from dairy cows to all ruminants. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(5)The assessment of DL-methionine, DL-methionine sodium salt, the hydroxy analogue of methionine, the calcium salt of methionine hydroxy analogue, the isopropyl ester of methionine hydroxy analogue, DL-methionine technically pure protected with copolymer vinylpyridine/styrene and DL-methionine technically pure protected with ethylcellulose shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied.(6)The Authority recommends that the use of methionine should not be authorised in water for drinking. However, this recommendation refers rather to the farm management as it concerns the way to achieve the optimal protein supply of the animal including the prevention of protein surpluses. No maximum content for the methionine sources is proposed by the Authority. Thus, it is in the case of administration of methionine sources via drinking water appropriate to instruct the user to consider all different methionine sources in order to achieve an optimal supply with the essential amino acids without affecting the performance of the animals.(7)The Authority recommends further, to avoid the combined supplementation of feed with hydroxy analogue of methionine and cystine/cysteine. However, the settings of the animal trials on which this recommendation is based are not considered to be tangible to fully justify such a measure.(8)Accordingly, the use of these substances should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.(9)Since safety reasons do not require the immediate application of the modifications to the conditions of use for the already authorised sources of methionine, it is appropriate to allow a transitional period for interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements resulting from the authorisation.(10)The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1AuthorisationThe substances specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category "nutritional additives" and to the functional group "amino acids, their salts and analogues", are authorised as additives in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.
Article 2Transitional measuresThe substances specified in the Annex that are authorised pursuant to Directive 82/471/EEC and feed containing these substances, which are produced and labelled before 12 December 2013 in accordance with the rules applicable before 12 June 2013 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted.
Article 3Entry into forceThis Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.ANNEX
Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: http://irmm.jrc.ec.europa.eu/EURLs/EURL_feed_additives/authorisation/evaluation_reports/Pages/index.aspxCategory of nutritional additives. Functional group: amino acids, their salts and analogues
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/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %
3c301DL-methionine, technically pureAdditive compositionMethionine content: minimum 99 %Characterisation of the active substanceIUPAC name: 2-amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acidCAS number: 59-51-8Chemical formula: C5H11NO2SAnalytical methodsFor the determination of methionine in the additives:Ion exchange chromatography coupled with post-column derivatisation and photometric or fluorescence detection (HPLC-UV/FD) - ISO/DIS 17180.For the determination of methionine in premixtures, compound feed, feed materials and water:Ion exchange chromatography coupled with post-column derivatisation and photometric detection (HPLC-UV) - Commission Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 (Annex III, F).all animal species1.DL-methionine, technically pure can be also used via water for drinking.2.Declarations to be made on the labelling of the additive and premixtures:"If the additive is administered via water for drinking protein excess should be avoided."12 June 2023
3c302Sodium DL-methionine, liquidAdditive compositionDL-Methionine content: minimum 40 %Sodium: minimum 6,2 %Water: maximum 53,8 %Characterisation of the active substanceIUPAC name: 2-amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid sodium saltCAS number: 41863-30-3Chemical formula: (C5H11NO2S)NaAnalytical methodsFor the determination of methionine in the additives:Ion exchange chromatography coupled with post-column derivatisation and photometric or fluorescence detection (HPLC-UV/FD) - ISO/DIS 17180.For the determination of methionine in premixtures, compound feed, feed materials and water:Ion exchange chromatography coupled with post-column derivatisation and photometric detection (HPLC-UV) - Commission Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 (Annex III, F).all animal species1.For user safety: breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves should be worn during handling.2.Sodium DL-methionine, liquid can be also used via water for drinking.3.Declarations to be made on the labelling of the additive and premixtures:DL-Methionine content,"If the additive is administered via water for drinking protein excess should be avoided."12 June 2023
3c303DL-methionine protected with copolymer vinylpyridine/styreneAdditive compositionPreparation withDL-Methionine: minimum 74 %Stearic acid: maximum of 19 %Copolymer poly(2-vinylpyridine) co-styrene: maximum 3 %Ethylcellulose and sodium stearate: maximum 0,5 %Characterisation of the active substanceIUPAC name: 2-amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acidCAS number: 59-51-8Chemical formula: C5H11NO2SAnalytical methodsFor the determination of methionine in the additives:Ion exchange chromatography coupled with post-column derivatisation and photometric or fluorescence detection (HPLC-UV/FD) - ISO/DIS 17180.For the determination of methionine in premixtures, compound feed and feed materials:Ion exchange chromatography coupled with post-column derivatisation and photometric detection (HPLC-UV) - Commission Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 (Annex III, F).Ruminants12 June 2023
3c304DL-methionine protected with ethylcelluloseAdditive compositionPreparation withDL-Methionine: minimum 85 %Ethylcellulose: maximum 4 %Starch: maximum 8 %Sodium aluminium silicate: maximum 1,5 %Sodium stearate: maximum 1 %Water: maximum 2 %Characterisation of the active substanceIUPAC name: 2-amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acidCAS number: 59-51-8Chemical formula: C5H11NO2SAnalytical methodsFor the determination of methionine in the additives:Ion exchange chromatography coupled with post-column derivatisation and photometric or fluorescence detection (HPLC-UV/FD) - ISO/DIS 17180.For the determination of methionine in premixtures, compound feed and feed materials:Ion exchange chromatography coupled with post-column derivatisation and photometric detection (HPLC-UV) - Commission Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 (Annex III, F).Ruminants12 June 2023
3c307—Hydroxy analogue of methionineAdditive compositionHydroxy analogue of methionine: minimum 88 %Water: maximum 12 %Characterisation of the active substanceIUPAC name: 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butanoic acidCAS number 583-91-5Chemical formula: C5H10O3SAnalytical methodsFor the determination of hydroxy analogue of methionine in the additive:Titrimetry, potentiometric titration followed by oxidation reduction reaction.For the determination of hydroxy analogue of methionine in premixtures, compound feed, feed materials and water:High-Performance Liquid Chromatography and photometric detection (HPLC-UV).All animal species———1.For user safety: breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves should be worn during handling.2.Hydroxy analogue of methionine can be also used via water for drinking.3.Declarations to be made on the labelling of the additive and premixtures:"If the additive is administered via water for drinking protein excess should be avoided."4.Declarations to be made on the labelling of feed materials and compound feed in the listing of additives, if appropriate:Name of the additive,Amount of the hydroxy analogue of methionine added.12 June 2023
3c308—Calcium salt of hydroxy analogue of methionineAdditive compositionHydroxy analogue of methionine: minimum 84 %Calcium: minimum 11,7 %Water: maximum 1 %Characterisation of the active substanceIUPAC name 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid, calcium saltCAS number 4857-44-7Chemical formula: (C5H9O3S)2CaAnalytical methodsFor the determination of hydroxy analogue of methionine in the additive:Titrimetry, potentiometric titration followed by oxidation reduction reaction.For the determination of hydroxy analogue of methionine in premixtures, compound feed and feed materials:High-Performance Liquid Chromatography and photometric detection (HPLC-UV).All animal species———1.For user safety: breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves should be worn during handling.2.Declarations to be made on the labelling of the additive and premixtures:Hydroxy analogue of methionine content.3.Declarations to be made on the labelling of feed materials and compound feed in the listing of additives, if appropriate:Name of the additive,Amount of the hydroxy analogue of methionine added.12 June 2023
3c309—Isopropyl ester of hydroxy analogue of methionineAdditive compositionPreparation of isopropyl ester of hydroxy analogue of methionine: minimum 95 %Water: maximum 0,5 %Characterisation of the active substanceIUPAC name isopropyl ester of 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butanoic acidCAS number 57296-04-5Chemical formula: C8H16O3SAnalytical methodFor the determination of isopropyl ester of the hydroxy analogue of methionine in the feed:High-Performance Liquid Chromatography and photometric detection (HPLC-UV).Ruminants———1.Declarations to be made on the labelling of the additive and premixtures:Content of hydroxy analogue of methionine2.Declarations to be made on the labelling of feed materials and compound feed in the listing of additives, if appropriate:Name of the additive,Amount of the hydroxy analogue of methionine added.12 June 2023