LegalizeCommission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1186 of 24 April 2024 concerning the authorisation of cinnamon bark essential oil and cinnamon leaf essential oil from Cinnamomum verum J. Presl as feed additives for certain animal species
Article 1
Authorisation
The substances specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘sensory additives’ and to the functional group ‘flavouring compounds’, are authorised as additives in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.
Article 2
Withdrawal from the market
The feed additives cinnamon bark essential oil and cinnamon leaf essential oil from Cinnamomum verum J. Presl as authorised pursuant to Directive 70/524/EEC, shall be withdrawn from the market in respect of the animal species and categories other than those mentioned in the Annex.
Article 3
Transitional measures related to the authorisation
1.
The feed additives referred to in Article 2 and premixtures containing those additives, which are produced and labelled before 15 November 2024 in accordance with the rules applicable before 15 May 2024, may continue to be placed on the market and used in respect of the animal species and categories mentioned in the Annex until the stocks concerned are exhausted.
2.
Compound feed and feed materials containing the feed additives referred to in Article 2, which are produced and labelled before 15 May 2025 in accordance with the rules applicable before 15 May 2024, may continue to be placed on the market and used in respect of the animal species and categories mentioned in the Annex until the stocks concerned are exhausted.
Article 4
Transitional measures related to the withdrawal from the market
1.
Existing stocks of the feed additives referred to in Article 2 may continue to be placed on the market and used in respect of the animal species and categories other than those mentioned in the Annex until 15 May 2025.
2.
Premixtures produced with the feed additives referred to in paragraph 1 may continue to be placed on the market and used in respect of the animal species and categories other than those mentioned in the Annex until 15 August 2025.
3.
Compound feed and feed materials produced with the feed additives referred to in paragraph 1 or with the premixtures referred to in paragraph 2 may continue to be placed on the market and used in respect of the animal species and categories other than those mentioned in the Annex used until 15 May 2026.
Article 5
Entry into force
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
ANNEX
| 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identification number of the feed additive | Additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method. | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | mg active substance/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % | mg active substance/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % | Other provisions | End of period of authorisation | ||||||
| Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | ||||||
| 2b133-eo | Additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method. | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | Cinnamon bark essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil obtained from the bark of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl Liquid form Characterisation of the active substance Essential oil obtained from the bark of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl by steam distillation and then separated from the aqueous phase by decantation as defined by the Council of Europe [^E0001]. Specifications: — (E)-Cinnamaldehyde: 55–75 % — Eugenol: ≤ 7,5 % — β-Caryophyllene: 1.0–7,5 % — Linalool: 1,0–7,5 % — Safrole:≤ 0,34 % — Methyleugenol: ≤ 0,004 % — Styrene ≤ 0,024 % — Camphor: ≤ 0,018 % — Coumarin: ≤ 0,01 % CAS number: 8015-91-6 Einecs number: 283–479-0 FEMA number: 2291 CoE number: 133 Analytical method [^E0002] For the determination of (E)-cinnamaldehyde (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) | Other provisions | End of period of authorisation | Pigs for fattening | — | — | 25 | 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. This additive shall not be used in combination with other additives containing safrole, methyleugenol and styrene. 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. | 15 May 2034 |
| 2b133-eo | Pigs for fattening of minor Suidae | — | — | 50 | Cinnamon bark essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil obtained from the bark of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl Liquid form Characterisation of the active substance Essential oil obtained from the bark of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl by steam distillation and then separated from the aqueous phase by decantation as defined by the Council of Europe [^E0001]. Specifications: — (E)-Cinnamaldehyde: 55–75 % — Eugenol: ≤ 7,5 % — β-Caryophyllene: 1.0–7,5 % — Linalool: 1,0–7,5 % — Safrole:≤ 0,34 % — Methyleugenol: ≤ 0,004 % — Styrene ≤ 0,024 % — Camphor: ≤ 0,018 % — Coumarin: ≤ 0,01 % CAS number: 8015-91-6 Einecs number: 283–479-0 FEMA number: 2291 CoE number: 133 Analytical method [^E0002] For the determination of (E)-cinnamaldehyde (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) | ||||||||
| 2b133-eo | Piglets and piglets of minor Suidae | 50 | Cinnamon bark essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil obtained from the bark of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl Liquid form Characterisation of the active substance Essential oil obtained from the bark of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl by steam distillation and then separated from the aqueous phase by decantation as defined by the Council of Europe [^E0001]. Specifications: — (E)-Cinnamaldehyde: 55–75 % — Eugenol: ≤ 7,5 % — β-Caryophyllene: 1.0–7,5 % — Linalool: 1,0–7,5 % — Safrole:≤ 0,34 % — Methyleugenol: ≤ 0,004 % — Styrene ≤ 0,024 % — Camphor: ≤ 0,018 % — Coumarin: ≤ 0,01 % CAS number: 8015-91-6 Einecs number: 283–479-0 FEMA number: 2291 CoE number: 133 Analytical method [^E0002] For the determination of (E)-cinnamaldehyde (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) | ||||||||||
| 2b133-eo | Cattle for fattening, sheep for fattening, minor ruminants for fattening and calves for fattening | — | — | 10 | Cinnamon bark essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil obtained from the bark of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl Liquid form Characterisation of the active substance Essential oil obtained from the bark of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl by steam distillation and then separated from the aqueous phase by decantation as defined by the Council of Europe [^E0001]. Specifications: — (E)-Cinnamaldehyde: 55–75 % — Eugenol: ≤ 7,5 % — β-Caryophyllene: 1.0–7,5 % — Linalool: 1,0–7,5 % — Safrole:≤ 0,34 % — Methyleugenol: ≤ 0,004 % — Styrene ≤ 0,024 % — Camphor: ≤ 0,018 % — Coumarin: ≤ 0,01 % CAS number: 8015-91-6 Einecs number: 283–479-0 FEMA number: 2291 CoE number: 133 Analytical method [^E0002] For the determination of (E)-cinnamaldehyde (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) | ||||||||
| 2b133-eo | Chickens for fattening, turkeys for fattening and minor poultry for fattening | — | — | 5 | Cinnamon bark essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil obtained from the bark of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl Liquid form Characterisation of the active substance Essential oil obtained from the bark of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl by steam distillation and then separated from the aqueous phase by decantation as defined by the Council of Europe [^E0001]. Specifications: — (E)-Cinnamaldehyde: 55–75 % — Eugenol: ≤ 7,5 % — β-Caryophyllene: 1.0–7,5 % — Linalool: 1,0–7,5 % — Safrole:≤ 0,34 % — Methyleugenol: ≤ 0,004 % — Styrene ≤ 0,024 % — Camphor: ≤ 0,018 % — Coumarin: ≤ 0,01 % CAS number: 8015-91-6 Einecs number: 283–479-0 FEMA number: 2291 CoE number: 133 Analytical method [^E0002] For the determination of (E)-cinnamaldehyde (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) | ||||||||
| 2b133-eo | Salmonids and minor finfish except brood stock | — | — | 5 | Cinnamon bark essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil obtained from the bark of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl Liquid form Characterisation of the active substance Essential oil obtained from the bark of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl by steam distillation and then separated from the aqueous phase by decantation as defined by the Council of Europe [^E0001]. Specifications: — (E)-Cinnamaldehyde: 55–75 % — Eugenol: ≤ 7,5 % — β-Caryophyllene: 1.0–7,5 % — Linalool: 1,0–7,5 % — Safrole:≤ 0,34 % — Methyleugenol: ≤ 0,004 % — Styrene ≤ 0,024 % — Camphor: ≤ 0,018 % — Coumarin: ≤ 0,01 % CAS number: 8015-91-6 Einecs number: 283–479-0 FEMA number: 2291 CoE number: 133 Analytical method [^E0002] For the determination of (E)-cinnamaldehyde (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) | ||||||||
| 2b133-eo | Other minor species for fattening except Equidae | — | — | 5 | Cinnamon bark essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil obtained from the bark of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl Liquid form Characterisation of the active substance Essential oil obtained from the bark of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl by steam distillation and then separated from the aqueous phase by decantation as defined by the Council of Europe [^E0001]. Specifications: — (E)-Cinnamaldehyde: 55–75 % — Eugenol: ≤ 7,5 % — β-Caryophyllene: 1.0–7,5 % — Linalool: 1,0–7,5 % — Safrole:≤ 0,34 % — Methyleugenol: ≤ 0,004 % — Styrene ≤ 0,024 % — Camphor: ≤ 0,018 % — Coumarin: ≤ 0,01 % CAS number: 8015-91-6 Einecs number: 283–479-0 FEMA number: 2291 CoE number: 133 Analytical method [^E0002] For the determination of (E)-cinnamaldehyde (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) |
Natural sources of flavourings – Report No 2 (2007).
Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/eurl-fa-eurl-feed-additives/eurl-fa-authorisation/eurl-fa-evaluation-reports_en.
| Identification number of the 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identification number of the additive | Additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method. | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | mg active substance/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % | mg active substance/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % | Other provisions | End of period of authorisation | ||||||
| Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds | ||||||
| 2b133i-eo | Additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method. | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | Cinnamon leaf essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil obtained from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl Liquid form Characterisation of the active substance Essential oil obtained from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl by steam distillation and then separated from the aqueous phase by decantation as defined by the Council of Europe [^E0003]. Specifications: — (E)-Cinnamaldehyde: ≤ 3 % — Eugenol: 70-85 % — Eugenyl acetate: 1,3–5,0 % — Benzyl benzoate: 2-4,5 % — Safrole:≤ 1,09 % — Methyleugenol: ≤ 0,030 % — Camphor: ≤ 0,007 % — Coumarin: ≤ 0,01 % — Styrene: ≤ 0,013 % CAS number: 8015-91-6 Einecs number: 283–479-0 FEMA number: 2292 CoE number: 133 Analytical method [^E0004] For the determination of (E)- cinnamaldehyde (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) | Other provisions | End of period of authorisation | Pigs for fattening | — | — | 50 | 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. This additive shall not be used in combination with other additives containing safrole, methyleugenol and styrene. 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. | 15 May 2034 |
| 2b133i-eo | Pigs for fattening of minor Suidae | — | — | 50 | Cinnamon leaf essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil obtained from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl Liquid form Characterisation of the active substance Essential oil obtained from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl by steam distillation and then separated from the aqueous phase by decantation as defined by the Council of Europe [^E0003]. Specifications: — (E)-Cinnamaldehyde: ≤ 3 % — Eugenol: 70-85 % — Eugenyl acetate: 1,3–5,0 % — Benzyl benzoate: 2-4,5 % — Safrole:≤ 1,09 % — Methyleugenol: ≤ 0,030 % — Camphor: ≤ 0,007 % — Coumarin: ≤ 0,01 % — Styrene: ≤ 0,013 % CAS number: 8015-91-6 Einecs number: 283–479-0 FEMA number: 2292 CoE number: 133 Analytical method [^E0004] For the determination of (E)- cinnamaldehyde (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) | ||||||||
| 2b133i-eo | Piglets and piglets of minor Suidae | 50 | Cinnamon leaf essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil obtained from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl Liquid form Characterisation of the active substance Essential oil obtained from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl by steam distillation and then separated from the aqueous phase by decantation as defined by the Council of Europe [^E0003]. Specifications: — (E)-Cinnamaldehyde: ≤ 3 % — Eugenol: 70-85 % — Eugenyl acetate: 1,3–5,0 % — Benzyl benzoate: 2-4,5 % — Safrole:≤ 1,09 % — Methyleugenol: ≤ 0,030 % — Camphor: ≤ 0,007 % — Coumarin: ≤ 0,01 % — Styrene: ≤ 0,013 % CAS number: 8015-91-6 Einecs number: 283–479-0 FEMA number: 2292 CoE number: 133 Analytical method [^E0004] For the determination of (E)- cinnamaldehyde (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) | ||||||||||
| 2b133i-eo | Cattle and sheep for fattening, minor ruminants for fattening and calves for fattening | — | — | 50 | Cinnamon leaf essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil obtained from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl Liquid form Characterisation of the active substance Essential oil obtained from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl by steam distillation and then separated from the aqueous phase by decantation as defined by the Council of Europe [^E0003]. Specifications: — (E)-Cinnamaldehyde: ≤ 3 % — Eugenol: 70-85 % — Eugenyl acetate: 1,3–5,0 % — Benzyl benzoate: 2-4,5 % — Safrole:≤ 1,09 % — Methyleugenol: ≤ 0,030 % — Camphor: ≤ 0,007 % — Coumarin: ≤ 0,01 % — Styrene: ≤ 0,013 % CAS number: 8015-91-6 Einecs number: 283–479-0 FEMA number: 2292 CoE number: 133 Analytical method [^E0004] For the determination of (E)- cinnamaldehyde (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) | ||||||||
| 2b133i-eo | Chickens for fattening and minor poultry species for fattening | — | — | 40 | Cinnamon leaf essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil obtained from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl Liquid form Characterisation of the active substance Essential oil obtained from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl by steam distillation and then separated from the aqueous phase by decantation as defined by the Council of Europe [^E0003]. Specifications: — (E)-Cinnamaldehyde: ≤ 3 % — Eugenol: 70-85 % — Eugenyl acetate: 1,3–5,0 % — Benzyl benzoate: 2-4,5 % — Safrole:≤ 1,09 % — Methyleugenol: ≤ 0,030 % — Camphor: ≤ 0,007 % — Coumarin: ≤ 0,01 % — Styrene: ≤ 0,013 % CAS number: 8015-91-6 Einecs number: 283–479-0 FEMA number: 2292 CoE number: 133 Analytical method [^E0004] For the determination of (E)- cinnamaldehyde (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) | ||||||||
| 2b133i-eo | Turkeys for fattening | — | — | 50 | Cinnamon leaf essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil obtained from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl Liquid form Characterisation of the active substance Essential oil obtained from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl by steam distillation and then separated from the aqueous phase by decantation as defined by the Council of Europe [^E0003]. Specifications: — (E)-Cinnamaldehyde: ≤ 3 % — Eugenol: 70-85 % — Eugenyl acetate: 1,3–5,0 % — Benzyl benzoate: 2-4,5 % — Safrole:≤ 1,09 % — Methyleugenol: ≤ 0,030 % — Camphor: ≤ 0,007 % — Coumarin: ≤ 0,01 % — Styrene: ≤ 0,013 % CAS number: 8015-91-6 Einecs number: 283–479-0 FEMA number: 2292 CoE number: 133 Analytical method [^E0004] For the determination of (E)- cinnamaldehyde (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) | ||||||||
| 2b133i-eo | Rabbits for fattening | — | — | 50 | Cinnamon leaf essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil obtained from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl Liquid form Characterisation of the active substance Essential oil obtained from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl by steam distillation and then separated from the aqueous phase by decantation as defined by the Council of Europe [^E0003]. Specifications: — (E)-Cinnamaldehyde: ≤ 3 % — Eugenol: 70-85 % — Eugenyl acetate: 1,3–5,0 % — Benzyl benzoate: 2-4,5 % — Safrole:≤ 1,09 % — Methyleugenol: ≤ 0,030 % — Camphor: ≤ 0,007 % — Coumarin: ≤ 0,01 % — Styrene: ≤ 0,013 % CAS number: 8015-91-6 Einecs number: 283–479-0 FEMA number: 2292 CoE number: 133 Analytical method [^E0004] For the determination of (E)- cinnamaldehyde (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) | ||||||||
| 2b133i-eo | Salmonids and minor finfish except brood stock | — | — | 25 | Cinnamon leaf essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil obtained from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl Liquid form Characterisation of the active substance Essential oil obtained from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl by steam distillation and then separated from the aqueous phase by decantation as defined by the Council of Europe [^E0003]. Specifications: — (E)-Cinnamaldehyde: ≤ 3 % — Eugenol: 70-85 % — Eugenyl acetate: 1,3–5,0 % — Benzyl benzoate: 2-4,5 % — Safrole:≤ 1,09 % — Methyleugenol: ≤ 0,030 % — Camphor: ≤ 0,007 % — Coumarin: ≤ 0,01 % — Styrene: ≤ 0,013 % CAS number: 8015-91-6 Einecs number: 283–479-0 FEMA number: 2292 CoE number: 133 Analytical method [^E0004] For the determination of (E)- cinnamaldehyde (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) | ||||||||
| 2b133i-eo | Other minor species for fattening except Equidae | — | — | 25 | Cinnamon leaf essential oil | Additive composition Essential oil obtained from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl Liquid form Characterisation of the active substance Essential oil obtained from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl by steam distillation and then separated from the aqueous phase by decantation as defined by the Council of Europe [^E0003]. Specifications: — (E)-Cinnamaldehyde: ≤ 3 % — Eugenol: 70-85 % — Eugenyl acetate: 1,3–5,0 % — Benzyl benzoate: 2-4,5 % — Safrole:≤ 1,09 % — Methyleugenol: ≤ 0,030 % — Camphor: ≤ 0,007 % — Coumarin: ≤ 0,01 % — Styrene: ≤ 0,013 % CAS number: 8015-91-6 Einecs number: 283–479-0 FEMA number: 2292 CoE number: 133 Analytical method [^E0004] For the determination of (E)- cinnamaldehyde (phytochemical marker) in the feed additive: gas chromatography coupled with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) |
Natural sources of flavourings – Report No 2 (2007).
Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/eurl-fa-eurl-feed-additives/eurl-fa-authorisation/eurl-fa-evaluation-reports_en.
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