Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/900 of 8 June 2016 concerning the authorisation of benzoic acid as a feed additive for sows (holder of authorisation DSM Nutritional Product Sp. z o. o.) (Text with EEA relevance)
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  • Corrigendum to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/900 of 8 June 2016 concerning the authorisation of benzoic acid as a feed additive for sows (holder of authorisation DSM Nutritional Product Sp. z o. o.), 32016R0900R(01), November 10, 2016
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/900of 8 June 2016concerning the authorisation of benzoic acid as a feed additive for sows (holder of authorisation DSM Nutritional Products Ltd)(Text with EEA relevance)
Article 1The additive specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category "zootechnical additives" and to the functional group "other zootechnical additives", is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.
Article 2This 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: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reportsCategory of zootechnical additives. Functional group: other zootechnical additives (urinary pH decrease)
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 %
4d210DSM Nutritional Products LtdBenzoic acidAdditive compositionBenzoic acid (≥ 99,9 %)Characterisation of the active substanceBenzenecarboxylic acid, phenylcarboxylic acid,C7H6O2CAS number 65-85-0Maximum level of the impurities:Phthalic acid: ≤ 100 mg/kgBiphenyl: ≤ 100 mg/kgAnalytical methodFor the quantification of benzoic acid in the feed additive:titration with sodium hydroxide (European Pharmacopoeia monograph 0066).For the quantification of the benzoic acid in the premixtures and feedingstuffs:reversed phase liquid chromatography with UV detection (RP-HPLC/UV) — method based on ISO9231:2008.Sows—5000100001.The directions of use shall be indicated the following in complementary feed:"Complementary feedingstuffs containing benzoic acid shall not be fed to sows as such. Complementary feedingstuffs for sows shall be thoroughly mixed with other feed materials of the daily ration".2.For users of the additive and premixtures in a feed business, operational procedures and appropriate organisational measures shall be established to address hazards by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where the dermal, inhalator or eyes exposure cannot be reduced to an acceptable level by these procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with appropriate personal protective equipment.29 June 2026
Article 1The additive specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category "zootechnical additives" and to the functional group "other zootechnical additives", is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.
Article 2This 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: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reportsCategory of zootechnical additives. Functional group: other zootechnical additives (urinary pH decrease)
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 %
4d210DSM Nutritional Products LtdBenzoic acidAdditive compositionBenzoic acid (≥ 99,9 %)Characterisation of the active substanceBenzenecarboxylic acid, phenylcarboxylic acid,C7H6O2CAS number 65-85-0Maximum level of the impurities:Phthalic acid: ≤ 100 mg/kgBiphenyl: ≤ 100 mg/kgAnalytical methodFor the quantification of benzoic acid in the feed additive:titration with sodium hydroxide (European Pharmacopoeia monograph 0066).For the quantification of the benzoic acid in the premixtures and feedingstuffs:reversed phase liquid chromatography with UV detection (RP-HPLC/UV) — method based on ISO9231:2008.Sows—5000100001.The directions of use shall be indicated the following in complementary feed:"Complementary feedingstuffs containing benzoic acid shall not be fed to sows as such. Complementary feedingstuffs for sows shall be thoroughly mixed with other feed materials of the daily ration".2.For users of the additive and premixtures in a feed business, operational procedures and appropriate organisational measures shall be established to address hazards by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where the dermal, inhalator or eyes exposure cannot be reduced to an acceptable level by these procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with appropriate personal protective equipment.29 June 2026