{ "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2020-2119/introduction", "json_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2020-2119/introduction.json", "legislation": "eur/2020/2119", "legislation_title": "Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2119 of 16 December 2020 concerning the renewal of the authorisation of the preparation of citric acid, sorbic acid, thymol and vanillin as a feed additive for all porcine species (weaned), chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying, all minor avian species for fattening and all minor avian species reared for laying and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1117/2010 and (EU) No 849/2012 (holder of authorisation Vetagro SpA) (Text with EEA relevance)", "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2020-2119", "path": "introduction", "kind": "introduction", "number": null, "heading": "Introductory text", "text": "Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2119\nof 16 December 2020\nconcerning the renewal of the authorisation of the preparation of citric acid, sorbic acid, thymol and vanillin as a feed additive for all porcine species (weaned), chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying, all minor avian species for fattening and all minor avian species reared for laying and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1117/2010 and (EU) No 849/2012 (holder of authorisation Vetagro SpA)\n(Text with EEA relevance)\nTHE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,\nHaving regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,\nHaving regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition, and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,\nWhereas:\n(1)\nRegulation (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.\n(2)\nThe preparation of citric acid, sorbic acid, thymol and vanillin was authorised as a feed additive for 10 years for weaned piglets by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1117/2010 and for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying, all minor avian species for fattening and reared for laying and weaned suidae other than Sus scrofa domesticus by Commission Regulation (EU) No 849/2012.\n(3)\nIn accordance with Article 14(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted by the holder of that authorisation for the renewal of the authorisation of the preparation of citric acid, sorbic acid, thymol and vanillin for all porcine species (weaned), chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying, all minor avian species for fattening and reared for laying, requesting that additive to be classified in the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.\n(4)\nThe European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) concluded in its opinion of 17 March 2020 that, under the proposed conditions of use, the preparation of citric acid, sorbic acid, thymol and vanillin does not have an adverse effect on animal health, consumer safety or the environment. The Authority also concluded that the additive is considered a potential skin and eyes irritant and a skin and respiratory sensitiser. Therefore, 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.\n(5)\nThe assessment of the preparation of citric acid, sorbic acid, thymol and vanillin 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.\n(6)\nAs a consequence of the renewal of the authorisation of the preparation of citric acid, sorbic acid, thymol and vanillin as a feed additive, Regulations (EU) No 1117/2010 and (EU) No 849/2012 should be repealed.\n(7)\nSince safety reasons do not require the immediate application of the modifications to the conditions of authorisation of the preparation of citric acid, sorbic acid, thymol and vanillin, it is appropriate to allow a transitional period for interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements resulting from the authorisation.\n(8)\nThe measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,\nHAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:", "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.", "status": null, "version": "current", "annotations": [ { "type": "footnote", "label": "f1", "text": "OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29." }, { "type": "footnote", "label": "f2", "text": "Commission Regulation (EU) No 1117/2010 of 2 December 2010 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of citric acid, sorbic acid, thymol and vanillin as a feed additive for weaned piglets (holder of the authorisation Vetagro SpA) (OJ L 317, 3.12.2010, p. 3)." }, { "type": "footnote", "label": "f3", "text": "Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 849/2012 of 19 September 2012 concerning the authorisation of the preparation of citric acid, sorbic acid, thymol and vanillin as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying, all minor avian species for fattening and reared for laying and weaned Suidae other than Sus scrofa domesticus (holder of the authorisation Vetagro SpA) (OJ L 253, 20.9.2012, p. 8)." }, { "type": "footnote", "label": "f4", "text": "EFSA Journal 2020;18(4):6063." } ], "outstanding_effects": [], "provenance": { "source": "legislation.gov.uk", "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2020/2119/introduction", "retrieved_at": "2026-11-01T14:42:12.061788+00:00" }, "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0", "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/", "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives." }