The EU renews the authorization for neohesperidine dihydrochalcone as an additive in feed for pigs, calves, sheep, fish and dogs
29 May 2026Effective: 18 Jun 202672 views
Who is affected:
Feed manufacturers and distributors for livestock, fish and companion animals in the EU
Summary
The European Commission renews for 10 years the authorization of this natural sweetener as a flavoring additive in feed for various animal species. The previous 2015 regulation is repealed and transitional periods are established to adapt labeling.
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Implementation Regulation (EU) 2026/1150 renews the authorization of neohesperidine dihydrochalcone (NHDC) as a sensory flavoring additive in feed for piglets, fattening pigs, calves, sheep, food-producing fish, ornamental fish and dogs. EFSA assessed its safety in 2025 and confirmed it is safe for target species, cons…
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OJ:L_202601150: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/1150 de la Comisión, de 28 de mayo de 2026, relativo a la renovación de la autorización de la neohesperidina dihidrocalcona como aditivo para piensos destinado a lechones, cerdos de engorde, terneros, ovejas, peces productores de alimentos, peces ornamentales y perros, y por el que se deroga el Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2015/264
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