#32026R0585Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/585 denying authorisation of ginseng extract from Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer as a feed additive for cats and dogs
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The European Commission has denied authorisation for ginseng extract from Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer to be used as a sensory additive (flavouring compound) in feed for cats and dogs. The European Food Safety Authority could not conclude on the safety of the additive for target animals and users because the applicant failed to provide full characterisation of the substance. Despite being given additional time and multiple reminders, the applicant submitted no supplementary data. As a result, the existing authorisation under old rules is being revoked. Existing stocks of the additive and premixtures for cats and dogs must be withdrawn from the market by 5 July 2026, while feed materials and compound feed produced with it must be withdrawn by 5 October 2026.
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Key Changes
- Authorisation of ginseng extract from Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer as sensory additive for cats and dogs is denied
- Existing stocks of the additive and premixtures for cats/dogs must be withdrawn from the market by 5 July 2026
- Feed materials and compound feed produced with the additive before 5 July 2026 must be withdrawn by 5 October 2026
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Obligations
What this law requires
Withdraw existing stocks of ginseng extract from Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer additive intended for dogs and cats from the market by 5 July 2026
Withdraw premixtures containing ginseng extract from Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer intended for dogs and cats from the market by 5 July 2026
Withdraw feed materials and compound feed produced with ginseng extract from Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer or its premixtures intended for dogs and cats from the market by 5 October 2026
Cease authorization and use of ginseng extract from Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer as a sensory additive and flavouring compound in feed for cats and dogs