Commission drops plan for drastic copper reductions in piglet feed
The Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed agreed revised maximum permitted limits (MPLs).
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EU committee to re-evaluate zinc oxide decision
According to NPA, the evidence behind the shock recommendation to ban zinc oxide from piglet feed is to be reviewed, following a number of appeals from across the EU.
Commission welcomes Court of Justice judgment on Animal Feed Phosphates cartel
The Court confirms the fine of nearly €60 million imposed on the Roullier group regarding the phosphates cartel.
Authorisation of copper oxide as a feed additive
The European Commission has decided to authorize, through Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2261, its use for all species of animals.
EFSA reviews maximum content of copper in feed for piglets
EFSA’s Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) recommends that copper content in complete feed for piglets should not exceed 25 mg per kg (down from 170 mg/kg).
Commission Recommendation on the monitoring of the presence of nickel in feed
Member States should, with the active involvement of feed business operators, perform monitoring for the presence of Ni in feed.
EFSA proposes reduction of maximum levels of zinc in feed
The introduction of the newly proposed total maximum contents would result in an overall reduction of zinc emissions from animal production of about 20%.
EU: Commission is launching a consultation on how to use phosphorus in a more sustainable way
The consultation asks how to ensure that reserves are available for future generations, and about ways to minimise the undesirable side effects phosphorus use can have on the environment.
European Union: EFSA scientific opinion on safety and efficacy of methionine-zinc
The additive Met-Zinc is considered an efficacious source of zinc for all animal species/categories.
European Union - EFSA: Pre-assessment of environmental impact of zinc and copper used in animal nutrition
Copper and zinc are routinely used as additives in feed for livestock and aquaculture farming. During their use as feed additives, it is inevitable that Cu and Zn will be released to the environment. Under Regulation (EC) 1831/3003 (EC, 2003), in order to protect human health, animal health and the environment, feed additives should undergo a safety assessment through a Community procedure before being placed on the market, used or processed within the Community. This project therefore assessed the environmental impact of Cu and Zn arising from use as additives in feed for livestock and aquaculture animals.