| Identification number of the additive | Name of the holder of authorisation | Additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method. | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | Minimum content | Maximum content | Other provisions | End of period of authorisation |
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| mg active substance/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % |
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| Category: Sensory additivesFunctional group: Flavouring compounds |
| 2b163-eo | - | Turmeric essential oil | Additive compositionEssential oil derived by steam distillation from the dried rhizomes of Curcuma longa L.Characterisation of the active substanceEssential oil derived by steam distillation from the dried rhizomes of Curcuma longa L. as defined by the Council of Europe:- ar-Turmerone: 40-60 %
- ß-Turmerone (curlone): 5-15 %
- ar-Curcumene: 3-6 %
- ß-Sesquiphellandrene: 3-6 %
- a-Zingiberene: 1-5 %
- (E)-Atlantone: 2-4 %
CAS number: 8024-37-1Einecs number: 283-882-11FEMA number: 30851CoE number: 163Liquid formAnalytical methodFor the quantification of the phytochemical markers: ar-turmerone and beta-turmerone in the feed additive (turmeric oil):- Gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS) (full scan mode) using Retention Time Locking (RTL) methodology (or standard substances of the phytochemical markers) with (or without) gas chromatography coupled to flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) based on the ISO 11024 standard method
| All animal species | - | - | - | - 1.The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture.
- 2.In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment shall be indicated.
- 3.On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated:"Recommended maximum content of the active substance per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % or milk replacers with a moisture content of 5,5 %:
- all animal species except veal calves: 20 mg
- veal calves: 80 mg (milk replacers)".
- 4.The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of the premixture, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff specified in point 3 is exceeded.
- 5.The mixture of Turmeric essential oil with other authorised additives obtained from Curcuma longa L. shall be not be allowed in feedingstuffs.
- 6.For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eye contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves.
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| 2b163-or | - | Turmeric oleoresin | Additive compositionOleoresin obtained by solvent extraction of dried rhizomes of Curcuma longa L.Characterisation of the active substanceOleoresin obtained by solvent extraction of dried rhizomes of Curcuma longa L. as defined by the Council of Europe.Essential oil: 30-33 % (w/w)Total curcuminoids: 20-35 % (w/w)- Curcumin (I): 16-21 % (w/w)
- Desmethoxycurcumin (II): 4-6 % (w/w)
- Bis-desmethoxycurcumin (III): 3-5 % (w/w).
Humidity: 12-30 % (w/w)Analytical methodFor the quantification of the phytochemical marker (total curcuminoids) in the feed additive (turmeric oleoresin):- Spectrophotometry – FAO JECFA Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications, "Turmeric Oleoresin", monograph No 1 (2006)
| All animal species | - | - | - | - 1.The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture.
- 2.In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment shall be indicated.
- 3.On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated:"Recommended maximum content of the active substance per kg complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %:
- Chicken and laying hens: 30 mg
- Other animal species: 5 mg".
- 4.The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of the premixture, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff specified in point 3 is exceeded.
- 5.The mixture of Turmeric oleoresin with other authorised additives obtained from Curcuma longa L. shall be not be allowed in feedingstuffs.
- 6.For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eye contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves.
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| 2b163-ex | - | Turmeric extract | Additive compositionExtract of dried rhizomes Curcuma longa L. using organic solvents.Characterisation of the active substanceExtract of dried rhizomes Curcuma longa L. using organic solvents as defined by the Council of Europe.Total curcuminoids: ≥ 90 % (w/w)- Curcumin (I): 74-79 % (w/w)
- Desmethoxycurcumin (II): 15-19 % (w/w)
- Bis-desmethoxycurcumin (III): 2-5 % (w/w)
Water: 0,30-1,7 % (w/w)Einecs number: 283-882-14FEMA number: 30864CAS number: 8024-37-14CoE number: 163Solid form (powder)Analytical methodFor the quantification of the phytochemical marker (total curcuminoids) in the feed additive (turmeric extract):- Spectrophotometry – FAO JECFA Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications, "Curcumin", monograph No 1 (2006)
| All animal species | - | - | - | - 1.The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture.
- 2.In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment shall be indicated.
- 3.On the label of the additive the following shall be indicated:"Recommended maximum content of the active substance per kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % and milk replacers with a moisture content of 5,5 %: all species and veal calves (milk replacers): 15 mg".
- 4.The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of the premixture, if the content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff specified in point 3 is exceeded.
- 5.The mixture of Turmeric extract with other authorised additives obtained from Curcuma longa L. shall be not be allowed in feedingstuffs.
- 6.For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eye contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves.
| 20.4.2031 |