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The notified draft measure establishes the list of additives authorized for the production of complete feed, supplements, additives and ingredients for species for slaughter/productive species and non-productive species. The latter should be understood to mean those species that are not for human consumption, such as, inter alia, dogs, cats, ornamental fish and birds, exotic species and zoo animals.
The purpose of the notified draft measure is to update the legislation on additives used in animal feed, with a view to protecting and maintaining animal health, human health and the environment. It is based on scientific developments and technological progress, in line with the recommendations of international reference bodies. The additives authorized under this draft measure are those approved by CODEX STAN 192-1995, General Standard for Food Additives; Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council and the amendments thereto; the US Food and Drug Administration, Code of Federal Regulations - Title 21 - Food and Drugs; and Normative Instruction No. 110/2020 of the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Supply (MAPA) and the amendments thereto.
Lastly, please note that the comments received during the previous consultations were also taken into account.
Further details can be found in the document attached to this notification.
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