#32026R1019EU authorises guanidinoacetic acid feed additives for chickens and turkeys
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This regulation authorises guanidinoacetic acid and a preparation containing guanidinoacetic acid as feed additives for certain chickens and turkeys. The additives may be used to improve performance in chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying or reproduction, turkeys for fattening, and turkeys reared for reproduction. Feed producers, poultry operators, and Evonik Operations GmbH must follow the set dosage limits and labelling conditions. The additive can be used in feed or drinking water, but not both at the same time. Diets also need enough vitamin B12 and methyl donors, and water-based dosing must not exceed the equivalent maximum feed dose. The authorisation runs until 28 May 2036.
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Key Changes
- Authorises guanidinoacetic acid and a guanidinoacetic acid preparation as zootechnical feed additives for specified chickens and turkeys.
- Sets dosage ranges of 600 to 1,200 mg/kg in complete feed and 300 to 600 mg/L in drinking water.
- Bans simultaneous use in feed and drinking water and requires attention to vitamin B12 and methyl donor supply.
Obligations
What this law requires
Use guanidinoacetic acid additive 4d32 only for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying or reproduction, turkeys for fattening, and turkeys reared for reproduction, within 600–1,200 mg guanidinoacetic acid/kg complete feed at 12% moisture or 300–600 mg/L drinking water.
Use the preparation containing guanidinoacetic acid additive 4d32i only for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying or reproduction, turkeys for fattening, and turkeys reared for reproduction, within 600–1,200 mg guanidinoacetic acid/kg complete feed at 12% moisture or 300–600 mg/L drinking water.
Indicate the moisture content on the labelling of guanidinoacetic acid additives 4d32 and 4d32i.
Include storage conditions, stability to heat treatment, and stability in drinking water in the directions for use of the additive and premixtures.
Do not use guanidinoacetic acid additives simultaneously in drinking water and in feed for the same animals.