Summary Description
- Regulates the use of feed additives by requiring a market authorisation for feed additives, their labelling, and use.
- TopicThe topic of the legislation or policy covered by the text
- AgricultureAnimal healthAntimicrobial resistance
- SpeciesThe animal, or type of food production, covered by the text
- Farmed animals
- JurisdictionCountry or geographical area where the text applies
- EU
- Sub-jurisdictionCountry or state where the text applies
- N/A
- Type of ActWhether the act is a law, regulation, or policy, or another type of text
- Legislation
- StatusIndicates whether the act is in force or not
- In force
- Legal ValueWhether the text is binding or not
- Binding
- Date enactedDate the text was adopted
- 2003
- Date updatedDate when the entry was last updated by the CALF team
- June, 2023
- Official citation
- Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition, O.J. L 268/29�43 (E.U.)
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Strengths
- Imposes that all feed additives be granted a market authorisation before they can be sold and used. Authorisations are granted for use in feed intended for specific animal species or categories, and for specific conditions of use.
- Additives must be labelled in a conspicuous, clearly, legible and indelible manner. The label must include certain information (including name and identification number of additives, net weight and volume, directions of use etc.)
- The regulation also sets requirements for the labelling of premixtures of feed additives.
- Weaknesses
- Allows the use of coccidiostats and histomonostats, which have antimicrobial properties, albeit limitedly.