(1)

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting and renewing such authorisation.

(2)

Naringin was authorised for a period of 10 years as a feed additive for all animal species by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 870/2012 (2).

(3)

In accordance with Article 14(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted for the renewal of the authorisation of naringin as a feed additive for all animal species, requesting the additive to be classified in the additive category ‘sensory additives’ and in the functional group ‘flavouring compounds’. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 14(2) of that Regulation.

(4)

The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) concluded in its opinion of 24 March 2022 (3) that the applicant has provided evidence that the additive remains safe for all animal species, the consumers and the environment under the conditions of use currently authorised. It also concluded that naringin does not cause severe irritation or corrosion to eyes, is not irritant to skin and is not classified as a dermal sensitiser, but in the absence of data it could not conclude on the possible respiratory sensitisation of the additive.

(5)

In accordance with Article 5(4), point (c), of Commission Regulation (EC) No 378/2005 (4), the Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 considered that the conclusions and recommendations reached in the previous assessment are applicable for the current application.

(6)

The assessment of naringin shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the authorisation of that additive should be renewed.

(7)

The Commission considers that appropriate protective measures should be taken to prevent adverse effects on human health, in particular as regards the users of the additive. Those protective measures should comply with Union legislation on worker safety requirements.

(8)

Certain conditions should be provided for to allow better control. In particular, a recommended maximum content should be indicated on the label of the additive. Where such content is exceeded, certain information should be indicated on the label of premixtures.

(9)

As a consequence of the renewal of the authorisation of naringin as a feed additive, Implementing Regulation (EU) No 870/2012 should be repealed.

(10)

Since safety reasons do not require the immediate application of the modifications to the conditions of authorisation of naringin, it is appropriate to provide for a transitional period for interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements resulting from the renewal of the authorisation.

(11)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,