Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1490 of 1 March 2022 concerning the authorisation of expressed lemon essential oil, residual fraction of expressed lemon oil distilled, distilled lemon essential oil (volatile fraction) and distilled lime essential oil as feed additives for certain animal species (Text with EEA relevance)
Modified by
  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/239of 15 January 2024correcting and amending Implementing Regulations (EU) 2022/1421, (EU) 2022/652, (EU) 2022/1490 and (EU) 2022/320(Text with EEA relevance), 32024R0239, January 16, 2024
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1490of 1 March 2022concerning the authorisation of expressed lemon essential oil, residual fraction of expressed lemon oil distilled, distilled lemon essential oil (volatile fraction) and distilled lime essential oil as feed additives for certain animal species(Text with EEA relevance)
Article 1AuthorisationThe substances specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category "sensory additives" and to the functional group "flavouring compounds", are authorised as additives in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.
Article 2Transitional measures1.The substances specified in the Annex and premixtures containing these substances, which are produced and labelled before 5 August 2024 in accordance with the rules applicable before 5 February 2024, may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted.2.Compound feed and feed materials containing the substances specified in the Annex, which are produced and labelled before 5 February 2025 in accordance with the rules applicable before 5 February 2024, may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted if they are intended for food-producing animals.3.Compound feed and feed materials containing the substances specified in the Annex, which are produced and labelled before 5 February 2026 in accordance with the rules applicable before 5 February 2024, may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted if they are intended for non-food-producing animals.
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
Natural sources of flavourings – Report No 2 (2007).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-reports
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 active substance/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 %
Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds
2b139-eo—Expressed lemon essential oilAdditive compositionExpressed lemon essential oil from fruit peel of Citrus limon (L.) OsbeckLiquid formCharacterisation of the active substanceExpressed lemon essential oil obtained by cold expression from fruit peel of Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck as defined by the Council of Europed-Limonene: 60–73 %β-Pinene (pin-2(10)-ene): 9–18 %γ-Terpinene: 6–12 %α-Pinene (pin-2(3)-ene): 1,3–3,0 %Sabinene (4(10)-thujene): 0,3–3,0 %Geranial: 0,1–2,0 %Neral: 0,1–1,8 %Perillaldehyde: ≤ 0,023 %Furocoumarins: ≤ 0,3 %Methoxycoumarins: ≤ 0,06 %CAS number 84929-31-7FEMA number 2625CoE number: 139Analytical methodFor the quantification of phytochemical marker d-limonene in the feed additive:Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (based on ISO 855)Chickens for fattening and minor poultry species for fattening——351.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.Mixture of expressed lemon essential oil with other botanical additives is permitted provided that the amounts of perillaldehyde, furocoumarins, and methoxycoumarins in feed materials and compound feed are lower than the one resulting from the use of a single additive at the maximum or recommended level for the species or animal category.4.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 eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment,.29 September 2032
Turkeys for fatteningSalmonids and other fin fish except ornamental fish40
Laying hens and minor poultry species for laying or breeding52
All Suidae for fattening74
Piglets of all Suidae species62
Sows of all Suidae species92
Calves (milk replacers)Ruminants for fattening other than sheep and goatsDairy ruminants other than sheep and goats90
Horses137
Other animal species and categories except dogs, cats, ornamental fish and ornamental birds30
Natural sources of flavourings – Report No 2 (2007).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-reports
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 active substance/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 %
Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds
2b139- rf—Residual fraction of expressed lemon oil distilledAdditive compositionResidual fraction of expressed lemon oil distilled from fruit peel of Citrus limon (L.) OsbeckLiquid formCharacterisation of the active substanceResidual fraction of expressed lemon oil distilled obtained by the distillation of lemon essential oil expressed from fruit peel of Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck as defined by the Council of EuropeThe specifications of the active substance are:d-Limonene: 51–63 %γ-Terpinene: 8–17 %Geranial: 6–12 %Neral:5–9 %β-Pinene (pin-2(10)-ene): 0,3–5,5 %β-Bisabolene: 0,3–4 %Perillaldehyde: ≤ 0,092 %Furocoumarins: ≤ 0,8 %Methoxycoumarins: ≤ 0,22 %CoE number: 139Analytical methodFor the quantification of phytochemical marker d-limonene in the feed additive:Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (based on ISO 855)Chickens for fattening and minor poultry species for fattening——111.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.Mixture of residual fraction of expressed lemon oil distilled with other botanical additives is permitted provided that the amounts of perillaldehyde, furocoumarins, and methoxycoumarins in feed materials and compound feed are lower than the one resulting from the use of a single additive at the maximum or recommended level for the species or animal category.4.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 eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment.29 September 2032
Laying hens and minor poultry species for laying or breedingTurkeys for fatteningRabbitsSalmonids and other fin fish except ornamental fish12
Ruminants20
Piglets of all Suidae species20
All Suidae for fattening24
Sows of all Suidae species30
Horses35
Other animal species and categories except dogs, cats, ornamental fish and ornamental birds11
Natural sources of flavourings – Report No 2 (2007).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-reports
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 active substance/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 %
Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds
2b139-di—Distilled lemon essential oil (volatile fraction)Additive compositionDistilled lemon essential oil (volatile fraction) obtained from lemon essential oil expressed from fruit peel of Citrus limon (L.) OsbeckLiquid formCharacterisation of the active substanceDistilled lemon essential oil (volatile fraction) obtained by lemon essential oil expressed from fruit peel of Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck as defined by the Council of EuropeThe specifications of the active substance are:d-Limonene: 66–78 %β-Pinene (pin-2(10)-ene): 5–20 %γ-Terpinene: 1,5–9,5 %α-Pinene (pin-2(3)-ene): 0.5–3,0 % Sabinene: 0,3–3,0 %Furocoumarins: ≤ 0,1 mg/kgMethoxycoumarins: ≤ 0,1 mg/kgCoE number: 139Analytical methodFor the quantification of phytochemical marker d-limonene in the feed additive:Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (based on ISO 855)Chickens for fattening and minor poultry species for fattening——361.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.Mixture of distilled lemon essential oil (volatile fraction) with other botanical additives is permitted provided that the amounts of furocoumarins, and methoxycoumarins in feed materials and compound feed are lower than the one resulting from the use of a single additive at the maximum or recommended level for the species or animal category.4.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 eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment.29 September 2032
Laying hens and minor poultry species for laying or breeding53
Rabbits56
Turkeys for fattening48
Piglets of all Suidae species64
All Suidae for fattening76
Sows of all Suidae species94
Calves (milk replacers)Sheep and goatsOther ruminants for fattening95
Horses141
Dairy ruminants other than sheep and goats91
Salmonids, ornamental fishand all other fin fishDogs60
Other animal species and categories30
Natural sources of flavourings – Report No 2 (2007).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-reports
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 active substance/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 %
Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds
2b141-eo—Distilled lime essential oilAdditive compositionDistilled lime essential oil obtained by unpeeled fruits of the plant species Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) SwingleLiquid formCharacterisation of the active substanceDistilled lime essential oil obtained by steam distillation from unpeeled fruits of the plant species Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle as defined by the Council of EuropeThe specifications of the active substance are:d-Limonene: 45–52 %γ-Terpinene: 10–14 %Terpinolene: 5,5–10,5 %αΤerpineol: 6–8 %β-Caryophyllene: 0,2–0,8 %Furocoumarins: ≤ 0,0083 %Methoxycoumarins: ≤ 0,03 %CoE number:141Analytical methodFor the quantification of phytochemical marker d-limonene in the feed additive:Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) (based on ISO 3519)Chickens for fattening and minor poultry species for fattening——8,51.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.Mixture of distilled lime essential oil with other botanical additives is permitted provided that the amounts of furocoumarins, and methoxycoumarins in feed materials and compound feed are lower than the one resulting from the use of a single additive at the maximum or recommended level for the species or animal category.4.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 eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment.29 September 2032
Laying hens and minor poultry species for laying or breeding12,5
Turkeys for fattening11
Piglets of all Suidae species15
All Suidae for fattening18
Lactating sows of all Suidae species22
Sheep and goatsOther ruminants for fatteningHorses33,5
Calves (milk replacers)35,5
Dairy ruminants other than sheep and goats21,5
Rabbits13,5
Salmonids and other fin fish except ornamental fish30
Other animal species and categories except dogs, cats, ornamental fish and ornamental birds8,5
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