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The EU renews the authorization of the amino acid L-cysteine as an additive in pet food for cats and dogs

25 Sep 2026 59 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers, distributors and importers of pet food and feed for companion animals (cats and dogs)

Summary

The European Commission reauthorizes the use of L-cysteine hydrochloride in pet food. The previous 2015 regulations on this nutritional additive are updated.

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Implementation Regulation (EU) 2026/2129 renews the authorization of L-cysteine monohydrate hydrochloride as an additive in pet food for cats and dogs, repealing the previous Regulation (EU) 2015/2306. L-cysteine is an amino acid used in animal nutrition to improve feed quality. The renewal means that pet food manufact…

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OJ:L_202602129: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/2129 de la Comisión, de 24 de septiembre de 2026, relativo a la renovación de la autorización del clorhidrato monohidrato de L-cisteína como aditivo para piensos destinado a gatos y perros y por el que se deroga el Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2015/2306

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