Identification number of the feed additive

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

mg active substance/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 %

Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds

2b2972-ex

Red quebracho extract

Additive composition

Wood extract of Schinopsis balansae Engl.

Solid form

Characterisation of the active substance

Extract of condensed tannins from red quebracho

Extract obtained from wood of Schinopsis balansae Engl. by steam under pressure, further filtration, concentration and spray drying of the concentrated solution as defined by the Council of Europe (1).

Specifications

Condensed tannins: 70-87 %

FEMA number: 2972

Analytical method (2)

For the quantification of condensed tannins (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: indirect gravimetric analysis of tanning agents with fixing of the absorbent compounds in low chromed hide powder – ISO 14088

Turkeys for fattening

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540

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.  Mixture of red quebracho extract with other botanical additives is permitted provided that the amounts of condensed tannins 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 the potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal breathing, eye and skin protective equipment.

10 January 2034

Chickens for fattening and minor poultry for fattening

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400

All poultry species for laying and breeding purposes.

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600

Piglets, piglets of minor Suidae and pigs for fattening of minor Suidae

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720

Pigs for fattening

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860

Sows

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1 050

Veal calves (milk replacer)

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1 680

Ruminants for fattening except sheep and goats

Horses

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-

1 580

Sheep, goats

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1 580

Dairy cows and minor dairy ruminants except dairy sheep and goat

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1 030

Rabbits

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630

Salmonids and minor finfish

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1 810

Ornamental fish

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3 000

Dogs

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1 900

Ornamental birds

317

Cats

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317

Other animal species and categories

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317