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The EU renews the authorization of beta-carotene as an additive in animal feed with new limits for calves

29 May 2026 Effective: 18 Jun 2026 1 views
Who is affected:
Feed manufacturers, livestock producers and animal nutrition companies in the EU

Summary

The European Commission renews the permission to use beta-carotene in feed for all animal species, adding a maximum limit in milk replacers for calves for food safety purposes.

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Implementation Regulation (EU) 2026/1148 renews the authorization of beta-carotene and a beta-carotene preparation as nutritional additives in feed for all animal species, repealing the previous Regulation 2015/1103. EFSA assessed its safety and concluded it is safe for animals, consumers and the environment, although …

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OJ:L_202601148: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/1148 de la Comisión, de 28 de mayo de 2026, relativo a la renovación de la autorización del beta-caroteno y de un preparado de beta-caroteno como aditivos para piensos destinados a todas las especies animales y por el que se deroga el Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2015/1103

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