#32026R0548Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/548 denying authorisation of great burdock extract from Arctium lappa L. as a feed additive for cats and dogs
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The European Commission has denied authorisation for great burdock extract (Arctium lappa L.) as a sensory additive (flavouring compound) in feed for cats and dogs. The EFSA could not conclude on the safety of the additive for users, cats and dogs due to incomplete characterisation provided by the applicant. EFSA was also unable to confirm efficacy because of insufficient evidence. Despite being given opportunities to submit supplementary data in 2021 and 2025, the applicant failed to respond. 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 Existing stocks of the additive and premixtures for cats and dogs must be withdrawn from the market by 5 July 2026, while feed materials and compound feeds produced with it must be withdrawn by 5 October 2026.
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Key Changes
- Denial of authorisation for great burdock extract (Arctium lappa L.) as sensory additive/flavouring for cats and dogs
- Existing stocks of additive and premixtures for cats/dogs must be withdrawn from market by 5 July 2026
- Feed materials and compound feed produced with the additive must be withdrawn by 5 October 2026
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Obligations
What this law requires
Withdraw all existing stocks of great burdock extract (Arctium lappa L.) intended for cats and dogs from the market by 5 July 2026
Withdraw all premixtures containing great burdock extract (Arctium lappa L.) intended for cats and dogs from the market by 5 July 2026
Withdraw all feed materials and compound feeds produced with great burdock extract or its premixtures (intended for cats and dogs) from the market by 5 October 2026
Cease authorization and use of great burdock extract from Arctium lappa L. as a sensory additive (flavouring compound) in animal feed for cats and dogs