#32026R0540Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/540 of 11 March 2026 concerning the authorisation of acacia gum as a feed additive for all animal species
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This regulation re-authorises acacia gum (E414 / 1c414) as a technological feed additive in the functional groups of emulsifiers and stabilisers for all animal species. It sets maximum permitted levels in complete feed (12% moisture) ranging from 278 mg/kg for chickens and minor poultry up to 4,889 mg/kg for ornamental fish, with specific limits such as 600 mg/kg for fattening pigs, 1,164 mg/kg for veal calves, and 1,320 mg/kg for dogs. The substance is confirmed safe for animals, consumers and the environment but is classified as a potential dermal and respiratory sensitiser, requiring protective equipment where risks cannot be controlled by procedures. A 10-year authorisation period is granted until 1 April 2036. Transitional measures allow continued market placement of stocks produced under previous rules until stocks are exhausted, with deadlines of October 2026 for the additive itself, April 2027 for food-producing animal feed, and April 2028 for non-food-producing animal feed.
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Key Changes
- Re-authorises acacia gum (1c414) as technological additive in emulsifiers and stabilisers functional groups until 1 April 2036
- Sets species-specific maximum levels: 278 mg/kg for chickens/minor poultry, 600 mg/kg for fattening pigs, 1,164 mg/kg for veal calves, 1,320 mg/kg for dogs, 4,889 mg/kg for ornamental fish
- Requires protective skin, eye and breathing equipment for users when risks from dermal/respiratory sensitisation cannot be eliminated by procedures
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Obligations
What this law requires
Feed business operators must establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks from acacia gum use resulting from its classification as a potential dermal and respiratory sensitiser.
Where risks from acacia gum cannot be eliminated by procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures must be used with personal skin, eye and breathing protective equipment.
In the directions for use of acacia gum additive and premixtures, storage conditions and stability to heat treatment must be indicated.
Acacia gum must not be used in complete feed at levels exceeding the maximum permitted concentrations specified for each animal species (e.g., 278 mg/kg for chickens, 600 mg/kg for fattening pigs, 4,889 mg/kg for ornamental fish).
Feed additive acacia gum produced and labelled before 1 October 2026 under previous rules may continue to be placed on the market only until existing stocks are exhausted.