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The Animal Feed (Composition, Marketing and Use) (Wales) Regulations 2016

Type Welsh-Statutory-Instrument
Publication 2016-03-15
Last updated 2024-01-01
State In force
Jurisdiction Wales
Department King's Printer of Acts of Parliament
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Undesirable substance Products intended for animal feed Maximum content in mg/kg (ppm) relative to a feed with a moisture content of 12%
(1)The maximum levels refer to total arsenic. (1)The maximum levels refer to total arsenic. (1)The maximum levels refer to total arsenic.
(2)Calcium and magnesium carbonate refers to the natural mixture of calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate as described in Commission Regulation (EU) No. 68/2013 on the Catalogue of feed materials. (2)Calcium and magnesium carbonate refers to the natural mixture of calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate as described in Commission Regulation (EU) No. 68/2013 on the Catalogue of feed materials. (2)Calcium and magnesium carbonate refers to the natural mixture of calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate as described in Commission Regulation (EU) No. 68/2013 on the Catalogue of feed materials.
(3)The maximum level established for premixtures takes into account the additives with the highest level of lead and cadmium and not the sensitivity of the different animal species to lead and cadmium. As provided in Article 16 of Regulation 1831/2003, in order to protect animal and public health, it is the responsibility of the producer of premixtures to ensure that, in addition to compliance with the maximum levels for premixtures, the instructions for use of the premixture are in accordance with the maximum levels for complementary and complete feed. (3)The maximum level established for premixtures takes into account the additives with the highest level of lead and cadmium and not the sensitivity of the different animal species to lead and cadmium. As provided in Article 16 of Regulation 1831/2003, in order to protect animal and public health, it is the responsibility of the producer of premixtures to ensure that, in addition to compliance with the maximum levels for premixtures, the instructions for use of the premixture are in accordance with the maximum levels for complementary and complete feed. (3)The maximum level established for premixtures takes into account the additives with the highest level of lead and cadmium and not the sensitivity of the different animal species to lead and cadmium. As provided in Article 16 of Regulation 1831/2003, in order to protect animal and public health, it is the responsibility of the producer of premixtures to ensure that, in addition to compliance with the maximum levels for premixtures, the instructions for use of the premixture are in accordance with the maximum levels for complementary and complete feed.
(4)The % of phosphorus is relative to a feed with a moisture content of 12%. (4)The % of phosphorus is relative to a feed with a moisture content of 12%. (4)The % of phosphorus is relative to a feed with a moisture content of 12%.
(5)Maximum levels refer to an analytical determination of fluorine, whereby extraction is performed with hydrochloric acid 1N for 20 minutes at ambient temperature. Equivalent extraction procedures can be applied for which it can be demonstrated that the used extraction procedure has an equal extraction efficiency. (5)Maximum levels refer to an analytical determination of fluorine, whereby extraction is performed with hydrochloric acid 1N for 20 minutes at ambient temperature. Equivalent extraction procedures can be applied for which it can be demonstrated that the used extraction procedure has an equal extraction efficiency. (5)Maximum levels refer to an analytical determination of fluorine, whereby extraction is performed with hydrochloric acid 1N for 20 minutes at ambient temperature. Equivalent extraction procedures can be applied for which it can be demonstrated that the used extraction procedure has an equal extraction efficiency.
(6)For the determination of lead in kaolinitic clay and in feed containing kaolinitic clay, the maximum level refers to an analytical determination of lead, whereby extraction is performed in nitric acid (5% w/w) for 30 minutes at boiling temperature. Equivalent extraction procedures can be applied for which it can be demonstrated that the used extraction procedure has an equal extraction efficiency. (6)For the determination of lead in kaolinitic clay and in feed containing kaolinitic clay, the maximum level refers to an analytical determination of lead, whereby extraction is performed in nitric acid (5% w/w) for 30 minutes at boiling temperature. Equivalent extraction procedures can be applied for which it can be demonstrated that the used extraction procedure has an equal extraction efficiency. (6)For the determination of lead in kaolinitic clay and in feed containing kaolinitic clay, the maximum level refers to an analytical determination of lead, whereby extraction is performed in nitric acid (5% w/w) for 30 minutes at boiling temperature. Equivalent extraction procedures can be applied for which it can be demonstrated that the used extraction procedure has an equal extraction efficiency.
(7)Forage includes products intended for animal feed such as hay, silage, fresh grass, etc. (7)Forage includes products intended for animal feed such as hay, silage, fresh grass, etc. (7)Forage includes products intended for animal feed such as hay, silage, fresh grass, etc.
(8)The maximum levels refer to total mercury. (8)The maximum levels refer to total mercury. (8)The maximum levels refer to total mercury.
(9)The maximum level is applicable on wet weight basis. (9)The maximum level is applicable on wet weight basis. (9)The maximum level is applicable on wet weight basis.
(10)The maximum levels are expressed as sodium nitrite. (10)The maximum levels are expressed as sodium nitrite. (10)The maximum levels are expressed as sodium nitrite.
(11)The maximum level refers to melamine only. The inclusion of the structurally related compounds cyanuric acid, ammeline and ammelide in the maximum level will be considered at a later stage. (11)The maximum level refers to melamine only. The inclusion of the structurally related compounds cyanuric acid, ammeline and ammelide in the maximum level will be considered at a later stage. (11)The maximum level refers to melamine only. The inclusion of the structurally related compounds cyanuric acid, ammeline and ammelide in the maximum level will be considered at a later stage.
(12)The maximum level is applicable to canned pet food as sold. (12)The maximum level is applicable to canned pet food as sold. (12)The maximum level is applicable to canned pet food as sold.
1. Arsenic[^f01007] Feed materials 2
1. Arsenic[^f01007] with the exception of:
1. Arsenic[^f01007] — meal made from grass, from dried lucerne and from dried clover, and dried sugar beet pulp and dried molasses sugar beet pulp; 4
1. Arsenic[^f01007] — palm kernel expeller; 4
1. Arsenic[^f01007] — peat, leonardite; 5
1. Arsenic[^f01007] — phosphates, calcareous marine algae; 10
1. Arsenic[^f01007] — calcium carbonate; calcium and magnesium carbonate[^f01008], calcareous marine shells; 15
1. Arsenic[^f01007] — magnesium oxide, magnesium carbonate; 20
1. Arsenic[^f01007] — fish, other aquatic animals and products derived from them; 25
1. Arsenic[^f01007] — seaweed meal and feed materials derived from seaweed. 40
1. Arsenic[^f01007] Iron particles used as tracer 50
1. Arsenic[^f01007] Feed additives belonging to the functional group of compounds of trace elements 30
1. Arsenic[^f01007] with the exception of:
1. Arsenic[^f01007] — cupric sulphate pentahydrate, cupric carbonate, dicopper chloride trihydroxide, ferrous carbonate, dimanganese chloride trihydroxide; 50
1. Arsenic[^f01007] — zinc oxide, manganous oxide, cupric oxide. 100
1. Arsenic[^f01007] Complementary feed 4
1. Arsenic[^f01007] with the exception of:
1. Arsenic[^f01007] — mineral feed; 12
1. Arsenic[^f01007] — complementary feed for pet animals containing fish, other aquatic animals and products derived from them and/or seaweed meal and feed materials derived from seaweed; 10
1. Arsenic[^f01007] — long-term supply formulations of feed for particular nutritional purposes with a concentration of trace elements higher than 100 times the established maximum content in complete feed. 30
1. Arsenic[^f01007] Complete feed 2
1. Arsenic[^f01007] with the exception of:
1. Arsenic[^f01007] — complete feed for fish and fur animals; 10
1. Arsenic[^f01007] — complete feed for pet animals containing fish, other aquatic animals and products derived from them and/or seaweed meal and feed materials derived from seaweed. 10
2. Cadmium Feed materials of vegetable origin 1
2. Cadmium Feed materials of animal origin 2
2. Cadmium Feed materials of mineral origin 2
2. Cadmium with the exception of:
2. Cadmium — phosphates. 10
2. Cadmium Feed additives belonging to the functional group of compounds of trace elements 10
2. Cadmium with the exception of:
2. Cadmium — cupric oxide, manganous oxide, zinc oxide and manganous sulphate monohydrate. 30
2. Cadmium Feed additives belonging to the functional groups of binders and anti-caking agents 2
2. Cadmium Premixtures[^f01009] 15
2. Cadmium Complementary feed 0.5
2. Cadmium with the exception of:
2. Cadmium — mineral feed;
2. Cadmium –containing < 7% phosphorus[^f01010]; 5
2. Cadmium –containing ≥ 7% phosphorus[^f01010]; 0.75 per 1% phosphorus[^f01010] with a maximum of 7.5
2. Cadmium — complementary feed for pet animals; 2
2. Cadmium — long-term supply formulations of feed for particular nutritional purposes with a concentration of trace elements higher than 100 times the established maximum content in complete feed. 15
2. Cadmium Complete feed 0.5
2. Cadmium with the exception of:
2. Cadmium — complete feed for cattle (except calves), sheep (except lambs), goats (except kids) and fish; 1
2. Cadmium — complete feed for pet animals. 2
3. Fluorine[^f01011] Feed materials 150
3. Fluorine[^f01011] with the exception of:
3. Fluorine[^f01011] — feed materials of animal origin except marine crustaceans such as marine krill; calcareous marine shells; 500
3. Fluorine[^f01011] — marine crustaceans such as marine krill; 3,000
3. Fluorine[^f01011] — phosphates; 2,000
3. Fluorine[^f01011] — calcium carbonate, calcium and magnesium carbonate[^f01008]; 350
3. Fluorine[^f01011] — magnesium oxide; 600
3. Fluorine[^f01011] — calcareous marine algae. 1,250
3. Fluorine[^f01011] Vermiculite (E 561) 3,000
3. Fluorine[^f01011] Complementary feed
3. Fluorine[^f01011] — containing ≤ 4% phosphorus[^f01010]; 500
3. Fluorine[^f01011] — containing > 4% phosphorus[^f01010]. 125 per 1% phosphorus[^f01010]
3. Fluorine[^f01011] Complete feed 150
3. Fluorine[^f01011] with the exception of:
3. Fluorine[^f01011] — complete feed for pigs; 100
3. Fluorine[^f01011] — complete feed for poultry (except chicks) and fish; 350
3. Fluorine[^f01011] — complete feed for chicks; 250
3. Fluorine[^f01011] — complete feed for cattle, sheep and goats
3. Fluorine[^f01011] –in lactation; 30
3. Fluorine[^f01011] –otherwise. 50
4. Lead[^f01012] Feed materials 10
4. Lead[^f01012] with the exception of:
4. Lead[^f01012] — forage[^f01013] 30
4. Lead[^f01012] — phosphates, calcareous marine algae and calcareous marine shells; 15
4. Lead[^f01012] — calcium carbonate, calcium and magnesium carbonate[^f01008]; 20
4. Lead[^f01012] — yeasts. 5
4. Lead[^f01012] Feed additives belonging to the functional group of compounds of trace elements 100
4. Lead[^f01012] with the exception of:
4. Lead[^f01012] — zinc oxide; 400
4. Lead[^f01012] — manganous oxide, ferrous carbonate, cupric carbonate, copper (I) oxide. 200
4. Lead[^f01012] Feed additives belonging to the functional groups of binders and anti-caking agents 30
4. Lead[^f01012] with the exception of:
4. Lead[^f01012] — clinoptilolite of volcanic origin, natrolite-phonolite. 60
4. Lead[^f01012] Premixtures[^f01009] 200
4. Lead[^f01012] Complementary feed 10
4. Lead[^f01012] with the exception of:
4. Lead[^f01012] — mineral feed; 15
4. Lead[^f01012] — long-term supply formulations of feed for particular nutritional purposes with a concentration of trace elements higher than 100 times the established maximum content in complete feed. 60
4. Lead[^f01012] Complete feed 5
5. Mercury[^f01014] Feed materials 0.1
5. Mercury[^f01014] with the exception of:
5. Mercury[^f01014] — fish, other aquatic animals and products derived from them intended for the production of compound feed for food producing animals; 0.5
5. Mercury[^f01014] — fish, other aquatic animals and products derived from them intended for the production of compound feed for dogs, cats, ornamental fish and fur animals; 1.0[^f01015]
5. Mercury[^f01014] — fish, other aquatic animals and products derived from them as canned wet feed material for direct feeding of dogs and cats; 0.3
5. Mercury[^f01014] — calcium carbonate; calcium and magnesium carbonate[^f01008]. 0.3
5. Mercury[^f01014] Compound feed 0.1
5. Mercury[^f01014] with the exception of:
5. Mercury[^f01014] — mineral feed; 0.2
5. Mercury[^f01014] — compound feed for fish; 0.2
5. Mercury[^f01014] — compound feed for dogs, cats, ornamental fish and fur animals. 0.3
6. Nitrite[^f01016] Feed materials 15
6. Nitrite[^f01016] with the exception of:
6. Nitrite[^f01016] — fishmeal; 30
6. Nitrite[^f01016] — silage; —
6. Nitrite[^f01016] — products and by-products from sugar beet and sugarcane and from starch and alcoholic drink production. —
6. Nitrite[^f01016] Complete feed 15
6. Nitrite[^f01016] with the exception of:
6. Nitrite[^f01016] — complete feed for dogs and cats with a moisture content exceeding 20%. —
7. Melamine[^f01017] Feed 2.5
7. Melamine[^f01017] with the exception of:
7. Melamine[^f01017] — canned pet food; 2.5[^f01018]
7. Melamine[^f01017] — the following feed additives:
7. Melamine[^f01017] –guanidino acetic acid (GAA); 20
7. Melamine[^f01017] –urea; —
7. Melamine[^f01017] –biuret. —
Undesirable substance Products intended for animal feed Maximum content in mg/kg (ppm) relative to a feed with a moisture content of 12%
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1. Aflatoxin B₁ Feed materials 0.02
1. Aflatoxin B₁ Complementary and complete feed 0.01
1. Aflatoxin B₁ with the exception of:
1. Aflatoxin B₁ — compound feed for dairy cattle and calves, dairy sheep and lambs, dairy goats and kids, piglets and young poultry animals, 0.005
1. Aflatoxin B₁ — compound feed for cattle (except dairy cattle and calves), sheep (except dairy sheep and lambs), goats (except dairy goats and kids), pigs (except piglets) and poultry (except young animals). 0.02
2. Rye ergot (Claviceps purpurea) Feed materials and compound feed containing unground cereals 1000
Undesirable substance Products intended for animal feed Maximum content in mg/kg (ppm) relative to a feed with a moisture content of 12%
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(1)The maximum levels are expressed as allyl isothiocyanate. (1)The maximum levels are expressed as allyl isothiocyanate. (1)The maximum levels are expressed as allyl isothiocyanate.
(2)Upon request of the competent authorities, the responsible operator must perform an analysis to demonstrate that the content of total glucosinolates is lower than 30 mmol/kg. The method of analysis of reference is BS EN ISO 9167:2019 “Rapeseed and rapeseed meals. Determination of glucosinolates content. Method using high-performance liquid chromatography”. Published by the British Standards Institution on 30 June 2019 (ISBN 978 0 539 07739 1). Available from the British Standards Institution https://knowledge.bsigroup.com. (2)Upon request of the competent authorities, the responsible operator must perform an analysis to demonstrate that the content of total glucosinolates is lower than 30 mmol/kg. The method of analysis of reference is BS EN ISO 9167:2019 “Rapeseed and rapeseed meals. Determination of glucosinolates content. Method using high-performance liquid chromatography”. Published by the British Standards Institution on 30 June 2019 (ISBN 978 0 539 07739 1). Available from the British Standards Institution https://knowledge.bsigroup.com. (2)Upon request of the competent authorities, the responsible operator must perform an analysis to demonstrate that the content of total glucosinolates is lower than 30 mmol/kg. The method of analysis of reference is BS EN ISO 9167:2019 “Rapeseed and rapeseed meals. Determination of glucosinolates content. Method using high-performance liquid chromatography”. Published by the British Standards Institution on 30 June 2019 (ISBN 978 0 539 07739 1). Available from the British Standards Institution https://knowledge.bsigroup.com.
1. Free gossypol Feed materials 20
1. Free gossypol with the exception of:
1. Free gossypol — cottonseed; 6000
1. Free gossypol — cottonseed cakes and cottonseed meal. 1200
1. Free gossypol Complete feed 20
1. Free gossypol with the exception of:
1. Free gossypol — complete feed for cattle (except calves); 500
1. Free gossypol — complete feed for sheep (except lambs) and goats (except kids); 300
1. Free gossypol — complete feed for poultry (except laying hens) and calves; 100
1. Free gossypol — complete feed for rabbits, lambs, kids and pigs (except piglets). 60
2. Hydrocyanic acid Feed materials 50
2. Hydrocyanic acid with the exception of:
2. Hydrocyanic acid — linseed; 250
2. Hydrocyanic acid — linseed cakes; 350
2. Hydrocyanic acid — manioc products and almond cakes. 100
2. Hydrocyanic acid Complete feed 50
2. Hydrocyanic acid with the exception of:
2. Hydrocyanic acid — complete feed for young chickens (< 6 weeks). 10
3. Theobromine Complete feed 300
3. Theobromine with the exception of:
3. Theobromine — complete feed for pigs; 200
3. Theobromine — complete feed for dogs, rabbits, horses and fur animals. 50
4. Vinyl thiooxazolidone (5-vinyloxazolidine-2-thione) Complete feed for poultry 1000
4. Vinyl thiooxazolidone (5-vinyloxazolidine-2-thione) with the exception of:
4. Vinyl thiooxazolidone (5-vinyloxazolidine-2-thione) — complete feed for laying hens. 500
5. Volatile mustard oil[^f01019] Feed materials 100
5. Volatile mustard oil[^f01019] with the exception of:
5. Volatile mustard oil[^f01019] — Camelina seed and products derived from it[^f01020], products derived from mustard seed[^f01020], rape seed and products derived from it. 4000
5. Volatile mustard oil[^f01019] Complete feed 150
5. Volatile mustard oil[^f01019] with the exception of:
5. Volatile mustard oil[^f01019] — complete feed for cattle (except calves), sheep (except lambs) and goats (except kids); 1000
5. Volatile mustard oil[^f01019] — complete feed for pigs (except piglets) and poultry. 500
Undesirable substance Products intended for animal feed Maximum content in mg/kg (ppm) relative to a feed with a moisture content of 12%
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(1)Singly or combined expressed as dieldrin. (1)Singly or combined expressed as dieldrin. (1)Singly or combined expressed as dieldrin.
(2)Maximum level for aldrin and dieldrin, singly or combined, expressed as dieldrin. (2)Maximum level for aldrin and dieldrin, singly or combined, expressed as dieldrin. (2)Maximum level for aldrin and dieldrin, singly or combined, expressed as dieldrin.
(3)Numbering system according to Parlar, prefixed by either CHB or ‘Parlar’: (3)Numbering system according to Parlar, prefixed by either CHB or ‘Parlar’: (3)Numbering system according to Parlar, prefixed by either CHB or ‘Parlar’:
— CHB 26: 2-endo,3-exo,5-endo,6-exo,8,8,10,10-octochlorobornane, — CHB 26: 2-endo,3-exo,5-endo,6-exo,8,8,10,10-octochlorobornane, — CHB 26: 2-endo,3-exo,5-endo,6-exo,8,8,10,10-octochlorobornane,
— CHB 50: 2-endo,3-exo,5-endo,6-exo,8,8,9,10,10-nonachlorobornane, — CHB 50: 2-endo,3-exo,5-endo,6-exo,8,8,9,10,10-nonachlorobornane, — CHB 50: 2-endo,3-exo,5-endo,6-exo,8,8,9,10,10-nonachlorobornane,
— CHB 62: 2,2,5,5,8,9,9,10,10-nonachlorobornane. — CHB 62: 2,2,5,5,8,9,9,10,10-nonachlorobornane. — CHB 62: 2,2,5,5,8,9,9,10,10-nonachlorobornane.
1. Aldrin[^f01021] Feed materials and compound feed 0.01[^f01022]
1. Aldrin[^f01021] with the exception of:
1. Aldrin[^f01021] —fats and oils; 0.1[^f01022]
1. Aldrin[^f01021] — compound feed for fish. 0.02[^f01022]
2. Dieldrin[^f01021] Feed materials and compound feed 0.01⁽²⁾
2. Dieldrin[^f01021] with the exception of:
2. Dieldrin[^f01021] — fats and oils; 0.1⁽²⁾
2. Dieldrin[^f01021] — compound feed for fish. 0.02⁽²⁾
3.Camphechlor (toxaphene) – sum of indicator congeners CHB 26, 50 and 62[^f01023] Fish, other aquatic animals and products derived from them 0.02
3.Camphechlor (toxaphene) – sum of indicator congeners CHB 26, 50 and 62[^f01023] with the exception of:
3.Camphechlor (toxaphene) – sum of indicator congeners CHB 26, 50 and 62[^f01023] — fish oil. 0.2
3.Camphechlor (toxaphene) – sum of indicator congeners CHB 26, 50 and 62[^f01023] Complete feed for fish 0.05
4. Chlordane (sum of cis- and trans-isomers and of oxychlordane, expressed as chlordane) Feed materials and compound feed 0.02
4. Chlordane (sum of cis- and trans-isomers and of oxychlordane, expressed as chlordane) with the exception of:
4. Chlordane (sum of cis- and trans-isomers and of oxychlordane, expressed as chlordane) — fats and oils. 0.05
5. DDT (sum of DDT-, DDD- (or TDE-) and DDE-isomers, expressed as DDT) Feed materials and compound feed 0.05
5. DDT (sum of DDT-, DDD- (or TDE-) and DDE-isomers, expressed as DDT) with the exception of:
5. DDT (sum of DDT-, DDD- (or TDE-) and DDE-isomers, expressed as DDT) — fats and oils. 0.5
6. Endosulfan (sum of alpha- and beta-isomers and of endosulfansulphate expressed as endosulfan) Feed materials and compound feed 0.1
6. Endosulfan (sum of alpha- and beta-isomers and of endosulfansulphate expressed as endosulfan) with the exception of:
6. Endosulfan (sum of alpha- and beta-isomers and of endosulfansulphate expressed as endosulfan) — cotton seed and products derived from the processing of it, except crude cotton seed oil; 0.3
6. Endosulfan (sum of alpha- and beta-isomers and of endosulfansulphate expressed as endosulfan) — soybean and products derived from the processing of it, except crude soybean oil; 0.5
6. Endosulfan (sum of alpha- and beta-isomers and of endosulfansulphate expressed as endosulfan) — crude vegetable oil; 1.0
6. Endosulfan (sum of alpha- and beta-isomers and of endosulfansulphate expressed as endosulfan) — complete feed for fish except for Salmonids; 0.005
6. Endosulfan (sum of alpha- and beta-isomers and of endosulfansulphate expressed as endosulfan) — complete feed for Salmonids. 0.05
7. Endrin (sum of endrin and of delta-ketoi-endrin, expressed as endrin) Feed materials and compound feed 0.01
7. Endrin (sum of endrin and of delta-ketoi-endrin, expressed as endrin) with the exception of:
7. Endrin (sum of endrin and of delta-ketoi-endrin, expressed as endrin) — fats and oils. 0.05
8. Heptachlor (sum of heptachlor and of heptachlorepoxide, expressed as heptachlor) Feed materials and compound feed 0.01
8. Heptachlor (sum of heptachlor and of heptachlorepoxide, expressed as heptachlor) with the exception of:
8. Heptachlor (sum of heptachlor and of heptachlorepoxide, expressed as heptachlor) — fats and oils. 0.2
9. Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) Feed materials and compound feed 0.01
9. Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) with the exception of:
9. Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) — fats and oils. 0.2
10. Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH)
— alpha-isomers Feed materials and compound feed 0.02
— alpha-isomers with the exception of:
— alpha-isomers — fats and oils. 0.2
— beta-isomers Feed materials 0.01
— beta-isomers with the exception of:
— beta-isomers — fats and oils. 0.1
— beta-isomers Compound feed 0.01
— beta-isomers with the exception of:
— beta-isomers — compound feed for dairy cattle. 0.005
— gamma-isomers Feed materials and compound feed 0.2
— gamma-isomers with the exception of:
— gamma-isomers — fats and oils. 2.0
Undesirable substance Products intended for animal feed Maximum content in ng WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ/kg (ppt)[^f01027]relative to a feed with a moisture content of 12%
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(1)Upper-bound concentrations; upper-bound concentrations are calculated on the assumption that all values of the different congeners below the limit of quantification are equal to the limit of quantification. (1)Upper-bound concentrations; upper-bound concentrations are calculated on the assumption that all values of the different congeners below the limit of quantification are equal to the limit of quantification. (1)Upper-bound concentrations; upper-bound concentrations are calculated on the assumption that all values of the different congeners below the limit of quantification are equal to the limit of quantification.
(2)See Table 5 (Part 2) for TEFs (= toxic equivalency factors) for dioxins, furans and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): WHO-TEFs for human risk assessment based on the conclusions of the World Health Organisation (WHO) – International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) expert meeting which was held in Geneva in June 2005 (Martin van den Berg et al., The 2005 World Health Organisation Re-evaluation of Human and Mammalian Toxic Equivalency Factors for Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds. Toxicological Sciences 93(2), 223–241 (2006)). (2)See Table 5 (Part 2) for TEFs (= toxic equivalency factors) for dioxins, furans and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): WHO-TEFs for human risk assessment based on the conclusions of the World Health Organisation (WHO) – International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) expert meeting which was held in Geneva in June 2005 (Martin van den Berg et al., The 2005 World Health Organisation Re-evaluation of Human and Mammalian Toxic Equivalency Factors for Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds. Toxicological Sciences 93(2), 223–241 (2006)). (2)See Table 5 (Part 2) for TEFs (= toxic equivalency factors) for dioxins, furans and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): WHO-TEFs for human risk assessment based on the conclusions of the World Health Organisation (WHO) – International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) expert meeting which was held in Geneva in June 2005 (Martin van den Berg et al., The 2005 World Health Organisation Re-evaluation of Human and Mammalian Toxic Equivalency Factors for Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds. Toxicological Sciences 93(2), 223–241 (2006)).
(3)Fresh fish and other aquatic animals directly delivered and used without intermediate processing for the production of feed for fur animals are not subject to the maximum levels, while maximum levels of 3.5ng WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ/kg product and 6.5ng WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ/kg product are applicable to fresh fish and 20.0ng WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ/kg product is applicable to fish liver used for the direct feeding of pet animals, zoo and circus animals or used as feed material for the production of pet food. The products or processed animal proteins produced from these animals (fur animals, pet animals, zoo and circus animals) cannot enter the food chain and cannot be fed to farmed animals which are kept, fattened or bred for the production of food. (3)Fresh fish and other aquatic animals directly delivered and used without intermediate processing for the production of feed for fur animals are not subject to the maximum levels, while maximum levels of 3.5ng WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ/kg product and 6.5ng WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ/kg product are applicable to fresh fish and 20.0ng WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ/kg product is applicable to fish liver used for the direct feeding of pet animals, zoo and circus animals or used as feed material for the production of pet food. The products or processed animal proteins produced from these animals (fur animals, pet animals, zoo and circus animals) cannot enter the food chain and cannot be fed to farmed animals which are kept, fattened or bred for the production of food. (3)Fresh fish and other aquatic animals directly delivered and used without intermediate processing for the production of feed for fur animals are not subject to the maximum levels, while maximum levels of 3.5ng WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ/kg product and 6.5ng WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ/kg product are applicable to fresh fish and 20.0ng WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ/kg product is applicable to fish liver used for the direct feeding of pet animals, zoo and circus animals or used as feed material for the production of pet food. The products or processed animal proteins produced from these animals (fur animals, pet animals, zoo and circus animals) cannot enter the food chain and cannot be fed to farmed animals which are kept, fattened or bred for the production of food.
(4)The maximum level is also applicable to the feed additives belonging to the functional groups of substances for the control of radionuclide contamination and substances for reduction of the contamination of feed by mycotoxins which also belong to the functional groups of binders and anti-caking agents. (4)The maximum level is also applicable to the feed additives belonging to the functional groups of substances for the control of radionuclide contamination and substances for reduction of the contamination of feed by mycotoxins which also belong to the functional groups of binders and anti-caking agents. (4)The maximum level is also applicable to the feed additives belonging to the functional groups of substances for the control of radionuclide contamination and substances for reduction of the contamination of feed by mycotoxins which also belong to the functional groups of binders and anti-caking agents.
(5)Fresh fish and other aquatic animals directly delivered and used without intermediate processing for the production of feed for fur animals are not subject to the maximum levels, while maximum levels of 75μg/kg product are applicable to fresh fish and 200μg/kg product are applicable to fish liver used for the direct feeding of pet animals, zoo and circus animals or used as feed material for the production of pet food. The products or processed animal proteins produced from these animals (fur animals, pet animals, zoo and circus animals) cannot enter the food chain and cannot be fed to farmed animals which are kept, fattened or bred for the production of food. (5)Fresh fish and other aquatic animals directly delivered and used without intermediate processing for the production of feed for fur animals are not subject to the maximum levels, while maximum levels of 75μg/kg product are applicable to fresh fish and 200μg/kg product are applicable to fish liver used for the direct feeding of pet animals, zoo and circus animals or used as feed material for the production of pet food. The products or processed animal proteins produced from these animals (fur animals, pet animals, zoo and circus animals) cannot enter the food chain and cannot be fed to farmed animals which are kept, fattened or bred for the production of food. (5)Fresh fish and other aquatic animals directly delivered and used without intermediate processing for the production of feed for fur animals are not subject to the maximum levels, while maximum levels of 75μg/kg product are applicable to fresh fish and 200μg/kg product are applicable to fish liver used for the direct feeding of pet animals, zoo and circus animals or used as feed material for the production of pet food. The products or processed animal proteins produced from these animals (fur animals, pet animals, zoo and circus animals) cannot enter the food chain and cannot be fed to farmed animals which are kept, fattened or bred for the production of food.
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01028]) Feed materials of plant origin 0.75
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01028]) with the exception of:
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01028]) — vegetable oils and their by-products. 0.75
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01028]) Feed materials of mineral origin 0.75
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01028]) Feed materials of animal origin:
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01028]) — Animal fat, including milk fat and egg fat; 1.50
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01028]) — Other land animal products including milk and milk products and eggs and egg products; 0.75
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01028]) — Fish oil; 5.0
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01028]) — Fish, other aquatic animals, and products derived from them with the exception of fish oil, hydrolysed fish protein containing more than 20% fat[^f01029] and crustacea meal; 1.25
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01028]) — Hydrolysed fish protein containing more than 20% fat and crustacea meal. 1.75
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01028]) Feed additives belonging to the functional groups of binders and anti-cakingagents[^f01030] 0.75
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01028]) Feed additives belonging to the functional group of compounds of trace elements 1.0
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01028]) Premixtures 1.0
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01028]) Compound feed 0.75
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01028]) with the exception of:
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01028]) — compound feed for pet animals and fish; 1.75
1. Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005)[^f01028]) — compound feed for fur animals. —
2. Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo- para -dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01028]) Feed materials of plant origin 1.25
2. Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo- para -dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01028]) with the exception of:
2. Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo- para -dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01028]) — vegetable oils and their by-products. 1.5
2. Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo- para -dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01028]) Feed materials of mineral origin 1.0
2. Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo- para -dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01028]) Feed materials of animal origin:
2. Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo- para -dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01028]) — Animal fat, including milk fat and egg fat; 2.0
2. Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo- para -dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01028]) — Other land animal products including milk and milk products and eggs and egg products; 1.25
2. Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo- para -dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01028]) — Fish oil; 20.0
2. Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo- para -dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01028]) — Fish, other aquatic animals, and products derived from them with the exception of fish oil and hydrolysed fish protein containing more than 20% fat[^f01029]; 4.0
2. Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo- para -dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01028]) — Hydrolysed fish protein containing more than 20% fat. 9.0
2. Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo- para -dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01028]) Feed additives belonging to the functional groups of binders and anti-caking agents[^f01030] 1.5
2. Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo- para -dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01028]) Feed additives belonging to the functional group of compounds of trace elements 1.5
2. Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo- para -dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01028]) Premixtures 1.5
2. Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo- para -dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01028]) Compound feed 1.5
2. Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo- para -dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01028]) with the exception of:
2. Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo- para -dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01028]) — compound feed for pet animals and fish; 5.5
2. Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo- para -dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) expressed in World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalents, using the WHO-TEFs (toxic equivalency factors, 2005) [^f01028]) — compound feed for fur animals. —
Undesirable substance Products intended for animal feed Maximum content in μg/kg (ppb) relative to a feed with a moisture content of 12%[^f01027]
3. Non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of PCB 28, PCB 52, PCB 101, PCB 138, PCB 153 and PCB 180 (ICES – 6) [^f01027]) Feed materials of plant origin 10
3. Non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of PCB 28, PCB 52, PCB 101, PCB 138, PCB 153 and PCB 180 (ICES – 6) [^f01027]) Feed materials of mineral origin 10
3. Non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of PCB 28, PCB 52, PCB 101, PCB 138, PCB 153 and PCB 180 (ICES – 6) [^f01027]) Feed materials of animal origin:
3. Non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of PCB 28, PCB 52, PCB 101, PCB 138, PCB 153 and PCB 180 (ICES – 6) [^f01027]) — Animal fat, including milk fat and egg fat; 10
3. Non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of PCB 28, PCB 52, PCB 101, PCB 138, PCB 153 and PCB 180 (ICES – 6) [^f01027]) — Other land animal products including milk and milk products and eggs and egg products; 10
3. Non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of PCB 28, PCB 52, PCB 101, PCB 138, PCB 153 and PCB 180 (ICES – 6) [^f01027]) — Fish oil; 175
3. Non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of PCB 28, PCB 52, PCB 101, PCB 138, PCB 153 and PCB 180 (ICES – 6) [^f01027]) — Fish, other aquatic animals and products derived from them with the exception of fish oil and hydrolysed fish protein containing more than 20% fat[^f01031]; 30
3. Non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of PCB 28, PCB 52, PCB 101, PCB 138, PCB 153 and PCB 180 (ICES – 6) [^f01027]) — Hydrolysed fish protein containing more than 20% fat. 50
3. Non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of PCB 28, PCB 52, PCB 101, PCB 138, PCB 153 and PCB 180 (ICES – 6) [^f01027]) Feed additives belonging to the functional groups of binders and anti-caking agents[^f01030] 10
3. Non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of PCB 28, PCB 52, PCB 101, PCB 138, PCB 153 and PCB 180 (ICES – 6) [^f01027]) Feed additives belonging to the functional group of compounds of trace elements 10
3. Non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of PCB 28, PCB 52, PCB 101, PCB 138, PCB 153 and PCB 180 (ICES – 6) [^f01027]) Premixtures 10
3. Non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of PCB 28, PCB 52, PCB 101, PCB 138, PCB 153 and PCB 180 (ICES – 6) [^f01027]) Compound feed 10
3. Non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of PCB 28, PCB 52, PCB 101, PCB 138, PCB 153 and PCB 180 (ICES – 6) [^f01027]) with the exception of:
3. Non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of PCB 28, PCB 52, PCB 101, PCB 138, PCB 153 and PCB 180 (ICES – 6) [^f01027]) — compound feed for pet animals and fish; 40
3. Non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (sum of PCB 28, PCB 52, PCB 101, PCB 138, PCB 153 and PCB 180 (ICES – 6) [^f01027]) — compound feed for fur animals. —
Congener TEF value
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Dibenzo-para-dioxins (‘PCDDs’) and Dibenzo-para-furans (PCDFs) Dibenzo-para-dioxins (‘PCDDs’) and Dibenzo-para-furans (PCDFs)
2,3,7,8-TCDD 1
1,2,3,7,8-PeCDD 1
1,2,3,4,7,8-HxCDD 0.1
1,2,3,6,7,8-HxCDD 0.1
1,2,3,7,8,9-HxCDD 0.1
1,2,3,4,6,7,8-HpCDD 0.01
OCDD 0.0003
2,3,7,8-TCDF 0.1
1,2,3,7,8-PeCDF 0.03
2,3,4,7,8-PeCDF 0.3
1,2,3,4,7,8-HxCDF 0.1
1,2,3,6,7,8-HxCDF 0.1
1,2,3,7,8,9-HxCDF 0.1
2,3,4,6,7,8-HxCDF 0.1
1,2,3,4,6,7,8-HpCDF 0.01
1,2,3,4,7,8,9-HpCDF 0.01
OCDF 0.0003
‘Dioxin-like’ polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): Non-ortho PCBs + Mono-ortho PCBs ‘Dioxin-like’ polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): Non-ortho PCBs + Mono-ortho PCBs
Non-ortho PCBs Non-ortho PCBs
PCB 77 0.0001
PCB 81 0.0003
PCB 126 0.1
PCB 169 0.03
Mono-ortho PCBs Mono-ortho PCBs
PCB 105 0.00003
PCB 114 0.00003
PCB 118 0.00003
PCB 123 0.00003
PCB 156 0.00003
PCB 157 0.00003
PCB 167 0.00003
PCB 189 0.00003
Abbreviations used: ‘T’ = tetra; ‘Pe’ = penta; ‘Hx’ = hexa; ‘Hp’ = hepta; ‘O’ = octa; ‘CDD’ = chlorodibenzodioxin; ‘CDF’ = chlorodibenzofuran; ‘CB’ = chlorobiphenyl. Abbreviations used: ‘T’ = tetra; ‘Pe’ = penta; ‘Hx’ = hexa; ‘Hp’ = hepta; ‘O’ = octa; ‘CDD’ = chlorodibenzodioxin; ‘CDF’ = chlorodibenzofuran; ‘CB’ = chlorobiphenyl.
Undesirable substance Products intended for animal feed Maximum content in mg/kg (ppm) relative to a feed with a moisture content of 12%
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(1)Insofar as determinable by analytical microscopy. (1)Insofar as determinable by analytical microscopy. (1)Insofar as determinable by analytical microscopy.
(2)Includes also seed husk fragments. (2)Includes also seed husk fragments. (2)Includes also seed husk fragments.
(3)Where unequivocal evidence is provided that the grains and seeds are intended for milling or crushing, there is no need to clean the grains and seeds containing non-compliant levels of Ambrosia spp. seeds before milling or crushing on the condition that: (3)Where unequivocal evidence is provided that the grains and seeds are intended for milling or crushing, there is no need to clean the grains and seeds containing non-compliant levels of Ambrosia spp. seeds before milling or crushing on the condition that: (3)Where unequivocal evidence is provided that the grains and seeds are intended for milling or crushing, there is no need to clean the grains and seeds containing non-compliant levels of Ambrosia spp. seeds before milling or crushing on the condition that:
-the consignment is transported as a whole to the milling or crushing plant, and the milling or crushing plant is informed in advance of the presence of high level of Ambrosia spp. seeds in order to take additional prevention measures to avoid dissemination into the environment, and -the consignment is transported as a whole to the milling or crushing plant, and the milling or crushing plant is informed in advance of the presence of high level of Ambrosia spp. seeds in order to take additional prevention measures to avoid dissemination into the environment, and -the consignment is transported as a whole to the milling or crushing plant, and the milling or crushing plant is informed in advance of the presence of high level of Ambrosia spp. seeds in order to take additional prevention measures to avoid dissemination into the environment, and
-solid evidence is provided that prevention measures are taken to avoid dissemination of Ambrosia spp. seeds into the environment during transport to the crushing or milling plant, and -solid evidence is provided that prevention measures are taken to avoid dissemination of Ambrosia spp. seeds into the environment during transport to the crushing or milling plant, and -solid evidence is provided that prevention measures are taken to avoid dissemination of Ambrosia spp. seeds into the environment during transport to the crushing or milling plant, and
-the competent authority agrees to the transport, after having ensured that the abovementioned conditions are fulfilled. -the competent authority agrees to the transport, after having ensured that the abovementioned conditions are fulfilled. -the competent authority agrees to the transport, after having ensured that the abovementioned conditions are fulfilled.
Where these conditions are not fulfilled, the consignment must be cleaned before it is transported into Wales and the screenings must be appropriately destroyed. Where these conditions are not fulfilled, the consignment must be cleaned before it is transported into Wales and the screenings must be appropriately destroyed. Where these conditions are not fulfilled, the consignment must be cleaned before it is transported into Wales and the screenings must be appropriately destroyed.
1. Weed seeds and unground and uncrushed fruits containing alkaloids, glucosides or other toxic substances separately or in combination including: Feed materials and compound feed 3000
— Datura sp. Feed materials and compound feed 1000
2.Crotalariaspp. Feed materials and compound feed 100
3. Seeds and husks fromRicinus communisL.,Croton tigliumL. andAbrus precatoriusL. as well as their processed derivatives[^f01032], separately or in combination Feed materials and compound feed 10[^f01033]
4. Unhusked beech mast —Fagus sylvaticaL. Feed materials and compound feed Seeds and fruit as well as their processed derivatives may only be present in feed in trace amounts not quantitatively determinable.
5. Purghera —Jatropha curcasL. Feed materials and compound feed Seeds and fruit as well as their processed derivatives may only be present in feed in trace amounts not quantitatively determinable.
6. Seeds fromAmbrosiaspp. Feed materials[^f01034] 50
6. Seeds fromAmbrosiaspp. with the exception of:
6. Seeds fromAmbrosiaspp. — Millet (grains of Panicum miliaceum L.) and sorghum (grains of Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench s.l.) not directly fed to animals[^f01034]; 200
6. Seeds fromAmbrosiaspp. — Compound feed containing unground grains and seeds. 50
7. Seeds from:—Indian mustard —Brassica juncea(L.) Czern. and Coss. ssp.integrifolia(West.) Thell.— Sareptian mustard —Brassica juncea(L.) Czern. and Coss. ssp.juncea—Chinese mustard —Brassica juncea(L.) Czern. and Coss. ssp.junceavar.luteaBatalin—Black mustard —Brassica nigra(L.) Koch—Ethiopian mustard —Brassica carinataA. Braun Feed materials and compound feed Seeds may only be present in feed in trace amounts not quantitatively determinable.
Coccidiostat Products intended for animal feed[^f01039] Maximum content in mg/kg (ppm) relative to a feed with a moisture content of 12%
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(1)Without prejudice to the authorised levels pursuant to Regulation 1831/2003. (1)Without prejudice to the authorised levels pursuant to Regulation 1831/2003. (1)Without prejudice to the authorised levels pursuant to Regulation 1831/2003.
(2)The maximum level of the substance in the premixture is the concentration which shall not result in a level of the substance higher than 50% of the maximum levels established in the feed when the instructions for use of the premixture are followed. (2)The maximum level of the substance in the premixture is the concentration which shall not result in a level of the substance higher than 50% of the maximum levels established in the feed when the instructions for use of the premixture are followed. (2)The maximum level of the substance in the premixture is the concentration which shall not result in a level of the substance higher than 50% of the maximum levels established in the feed when the instructions for use of the premixture are followed.
1. Decoquinate Feed materials 0.4
1. Decoquinate Compound feed for:
1. Decoquinate — laying birds and chickens reared for laying (> 16 weeks); 0.4
1. Decoquinate — other animal species. 1.2
1. Decoquinate Premixtures for use in feed in which the use of decoquinate is not authorised [^f01040]
2. Diclazuril Feed materials 0.03
2. Diclazuril Compound feed for:
2. Diclazuril — laying birds and chickens reared for laying (> 16 weeks); 0.03
2. Diclazuril — rabbits for fattening and breeding for the period before slaughter in which the use of diclazuril is prohibited (withdrawal feed); 0.03
2. Diclazuril — other animal species other than chickens reared for laying (< 16 weeks), chickens for fattening, guinea fowl and turkeys for fattening. 0.09
2. Diclazuril Premixtures for use in feed in which the use of diclazuril is not authorised [^f01040]
3. Halofuginone hydrobromide Feed materials 0.03
3. Halofuginone hydrobromide Compound feed for:
3. Halofuginone hydrobromide — laying birds, chickens reared for laying and turkeys (> 12 weeks); 0.03
3. Halofuginone hydrobromide — chickens for fattening and turkeys (< 12 weeks) for the period before slaughter in which the use of halofuginone hydrobromide is prohibited (withdrawal feed); 0.03
3. Halofuginone hydrobromide — other animal species. 0.09
3. Halofuginone hydrobromide Premixtures for use in feed in which the use of halofuginone hydrobromide is not authorised [^f01040]
4. Lasalocid A sodium Feed materials 1.25
4. Lasalocid A sodium Compound feed for:
4. Lasalocid A sodium — dogs, calves, rabbits, equine species, dairy animals, laying birds, turkeys (> 16 weeks) and chickens reared for laying (> 16 weeks); 1.25
4. Lasalocid A sodium — chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying (< 16 weeks) and turkeys (< 16 weeks) for the period before slaughter in which the use of lasalocid A sodium is prohibited (withdrawal feed); 1.25
4. Lasalocid A sodium — pheasants, guinea fowl, quails and partridges (except laying birds) for the period before slaughter in which the use of lasalocid A sodium is prohibited (withdrawal feed); 1.25
4. Lasalocid A sodium — other animal species. 3.75
4. Lasalocid A sodium Premixtures for use in feed in which the use of lasalocid A sodium is not authorised [^f01040]
5. Maduramicin ammonium alpha Feed materials 0.05
5. Maduramicin ammonium alpha Compound feed for:
5. Maduramicin ammonium alpha — equine species, rabbits, turkeys (> 16 weeks), laying birds and chickens reared for laying (> 16 weeks); 0.05
5. Maduramicin ammonium alpha — chickens for fattening and turkeys (< 16 weeks) for the period before slaughter in which the use of maduramicin ammonium alpha is prohibited (withdrawal feed); 0.05
5. Maduramicin ammonium alpha — other animal species. 0.15
5. Maduramicin ammonium alpha Premixtures for use in feed in which the use of maduramicin ammonium alpha is not authorised [^f01040]
6. Monensin sodium Feed materials 1.25
6. Monensin sodium Compound feed for:
6. Monensin sodium — equine species, dogs, small ruminants (sheep and goat), ducks, bovine species, dairy cattle, laying birds, chickens reared for laying (> 16 weeks) and turkeys (> 16 weeks); 1.25
6. Monensin sodium — chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying (< 16 weeks) and turkeys (< 16 weeks) for the period before slaughter in which the use of monensin sodium is prohibited (withdrawal feed); 1.25
6. Monensin sodium — other animal species. 3.75
6. Monensin sodium Premixtures for use in feed in which the use of monensin sodium is not authorised [^f01040]
7. Narasin Feed materials 0.7
7. Narasin Compound feed for:
7. Narasin — turkeys, rabbits, equine species, laying birds and chickens reared for laying (> 16 weeks); 0.7
7. Narasin — other animal species. 2.1
7. Narasin Premixtures for use in feed in which the use of narasin is not authorised [^f01040]
8. Nicarbazin Feed materials 1.25
8. Nicarbazin Compound feed for:
8. Nicarbazin — equine species, laying birds and chickens reared for laying (> 16 weeks); 1.25
8. Nicarbazin — other animal species. 1.25
8. Nicarbazin Premixtures for use in feed in which the use of nicarbazin (alone or in combination with narasin) is not authorised [^f01040]
9. Robenidine hydrochloride Feed materials 0.7
9. Robenidine hydrochloride Compound feed for:
9. Robenidine hydrochloride — laying birds and chickens reared for laying (> 16 weeks); 0.7
9. Robenidine hydrochloride — chickens for fattening, rabbits for fattening and breeding and turkeys for the period before slaughter in which the use of robenidine hydrochloride is prohibited (withdrawal feed); 0.7
9. Robenidine hydrochloride — other animal species. 2.1
9. Robenidine hydrochloride Premixtures for use in feed in which the use of robenidine hydrochloride is not authorised [^f01040]
10. Salinomycin sodium Feed materials 0.7
10. Salinomycin sodium Compound feed for:
10. Salinomycin sodium — equine species, turkeys, laying birds and chickens reared for laying (> 12 weeks); 0.7
10. Salinomycin sodium — chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying (< 12 weeks) and rabbits for fattening for the period before slaughter in which the use of salinomycin sodium is prohibited (withdrawal feed); 0.7
10. Salinomycin sodium — other animal species. 2.1
10. Salinomycin sodium Premixtures for use in feed in which the use of salinomycin sodium is not authorised [^f01040]
11. Semduramicin sodium Feed materials 0.25
11. Semduramicin sodium Compound feed for:
11. Semduramicin sodium — laying birds and chickens reared for laying (> 16 weeks); 0.25
11. Semduramicin sodium — chickens for fattening for the period before slaughter in which the use of semduramicin sodium is prohibited (withdrawal feed); 0.25
11. Semduramicin sodium — other animal species. 0.75
11. Semduramicin sodium Premixtures for use in feed in which the use of semduramicin sodium is not authorised[^f01040] Premixtures for use in feed in which the use of semduramicin sodium is not authorised[^f01040]

SCHEDULE 1C — Action thresholds triggering investigations

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