EU Register of Feed Additives Annex I (Edition 241, published 19 September 2016) is the EU's official list of authorised feed additives (欧盟官方授权饲料添加剂清单). This slice focuses on entries under 4d "Other zootechnical additives" that directly name pet species (Dogs / Cats / Dogs&Cats), plus 4b1705 Enterococcus faecium probiotic authorisation — the statutory basis for pet food formulators selecting additives.
- Source authority (源权威): European Commission DG SANTE (Health & Food Safety) Directorate G - Veterinary and International affairs, Unit G1 - Animal Nutrition
- Regulation (法规): Reg (EC) No 1831/2003
- PDF mirror (PDF 镜像): https://cdnmedia.eurofins.com/eurofins-america/media/25184/animal-feed-eu-reg-comm_register_feed_additives_1831-03.pdf
- Edition: Edition 241 (published 19 September 2016), Annex I
Pet-Direct 4d Zootechnical Additives (Pet 直接相关 4d 类 zootechnical 添加剂)
| Code | Additive | Target species (适用动物) | Holder | Regulation | Authorisation date | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4d1 | Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate (Lantharenol) | Dogs | Bayer Animal Health GmbH | (EU) No 842/2012 (OJ L 252, 19.09.2012) | 09.10.2012 | 09.10.2022 |
| 4d2 | Preparation of Lactobacillus rhamnosus | (Animal probiotic / 动物用益生菌) | (Not listed / 未列) | (EU) No [TBD] | - | - |
| 4d8 | Ammonium chloride | Ruminants; Cats and dogs | BASF SE | (EU) No 725/2013 (OJ L 202, 27.07.2013) | 16.08.2013 | 16.08.2023 |
| 4d10 | Preparation of benzoic acid, thymol, eugenol, piperine | Chickens (for fattening / reared for laying) + Minor poultry | DSM Nutritional Product | - | - | - |
| 4d11 | Preparation of carvacrol, cinnamaldehyde and capsicum oleoresin | (Poultry / 家禽类) | Pancosma France S.A.S. | - | - | - |
| 4d210 | Benzoic acid (VevoVitall) | Piglets (Weaned) | DSM Nutritional Products Ltd | (EC) No 1730/2006; 1190/2011; 226/2012; 863/2014 | - | - |
| 4b1705 | Enterococcus faecium NCIMB 10415 | Dogs | DSM Nutritional Products Ltd (Sp. Z o.o) | (EU) No 1061/2013 (OJ L 289, 31.10.2013) | 19.11.2013 | 19.11.2023 |
| 4d161g | Canthaxanthin | Breeder hens | DSM | (EU) No 684/2014 (OJ L 182, 21.06.2014) | 10.07.2014 | 10.07.2024 |
Key Product Details (关键产品说明)
4d1 Lantharenol [Dogs]
- Active substance (活性成分): Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate (碳酸镧八水合物)
- Holder (持有方): Bayer Animal Health GmbH (拜耳动物保健)
- Function (用途): Pet dog phosphate binder (宠物狗磷结合剂, lowers serum phosphorus for chronic kidney disease / CKD 慢性肾病)
- Authorisation status (授权状态): 2012-10-09 to 2022-10-09 (expired / 已过期)
- Still effective? (是否仍有效): ⚠️ Need to check 2022–2032 renewal (需查 2022-2032 是否续期) — Edition 241 shows Expiry 2022-10-09; by the 10-year cycle it should have been renewed.
4d8 Ammonium chloride [Cats and dogs]
- Active substance (活性成分): Ammonium chloride (氯化铵)
- Holder (持有方): BASF SE
- Function (用途): Urine acidification (酸化尿液, prevents urolithiasis 尿结石 / 尿石症), also used in ruminants.
- Authorisation status (授权状态): 2013-08-16 to 2023-08-16 (expired / 已过期) — ⚠️ Need to check renewal (需查续期).
4b1705 Enterococcus faecium NCIMB 10415 [Dogs]
- Active substance (活性成分): Enterococcus faecium (屎肠球菌, probiotic / 益生菌)
- Holder (持有方): DSM Nutritional Products (荷兰皇家帝斯曼)
- Function (用途): Pet dog gut health (宠物狗肠道健康, zootechnical — gut flora stabiliser)
- Authorisation status (授权状态): 2013-11-19 to 2023-11-19 (expired / 已过期) — ⚠️ Need to check renewal (需查续期).
4d210 Benzoic acid (VevoVitall) [Piglets (Weaned)]
- Active substance (活性成分): Benzoic acid (苯甲酸)
- Holder (持有方): DSM Nutritional Products Ltd
- Function (用途): Weaned piglets (断奶仔猪) — not directly a pet use, but VevoVitall is familiar to the pet food industry as an acidifier (虽不直接是 pet，但 pet food 行业熟知 VevoVitall 作为酸化剂).
- Regulatory pathway (法规路径): Reg. (EC) No 1730/2006 (original authorisation / 原授权) → three amendments (2011/2012/2014)
- OJ L 325, 24.11.2006, p. 9
2024 New Authorisations (Captured from AGRINFO, not from Register official document — 2024 新增授权)
| Regulation | Additive | Target species |
|---|---|---|
| 2024/285 | Taiga root tincture from Eleutherococcus senticosus (刺五加) | Dogs, Cats, Horses |
| 2024/749 | Lignosulphonate | All animal species |
| 2024/750 | Thaumatin (renewal) | All animal species |
| 2024/754 | Bacillus subtilis DSM 32324 + B. amyloliquefaciens DSM 25840 | All poultry species (combined with coccidiostats / 与 coccidiostats 联用) |
| 2024/752 | Astaxanthin-rich Phaffia rhodozyma (ATCC SD-5340) | DENIED (拒绝) |
> ⚠️ The 2024 new authorisations are outside the scope of this PDF Register (Register Edition 241 only goes to 2016); data source is the AGRINFO website, not the Register's official document. 2024 年新增授权不在本 PDF Register 范围内（Register Edition 241截至2016年），数据来源为 AGRINFO 网站，非 Register 官方文档。
Authorisation Period (Reg 1831/2003 Art 4 + Art 14) — 授权期限
- First authorisation validity (首次授权有效期): 10 years
- Renewal (续期): must re-apply before expiry + EFSA re-assessment (Art 14) (须到期前再申请 + EFSA 再评估)
- Post-renewal (续期后): typically another 10 years
Annex II (Art 10(2) - Historical Products — 历史产品)
Annex II is the list of additives that did not submit re-assessment applications before 2010-11-08 ("existing products" / 2010-11-08 前未提交再评估申请的添加剂清单). These additives may still be used but must complete supplementary re-assessment (仍允许使用但需要补做再评估).
Pet-relevant Entries (与 pet 相关条目)
- 1 Emulsifying and stabilizing agents:
- E 400 Alginic acid (海藻酸)
- E 401 Sodium alginate, restricted to: "All species with the exception of Fish; Pets and other non food producing animals"
- Applicable regulation (适用法规): Commission Directive 91/248/EEC (OJ L 124, 18.05.1991)
- 3 a Vitamins and provitamins:
- Choline (All forms with the exception of choline chloride)
- Para-amino benzoic acid (pABA)
pet food Formulation Selection in Practice (pet food 配方选型实操)
Directly Usable pet Additives (Based on Authorisation List — 基于授权清单)
| Category | Additive | Species |
|---|---|---|
| Phosphate binder | Lantharenol | Dogs |
| Urinary acidifier | Ammonium chloride | Cats & Dogs |
| Probiotic | Enterococcus faecium NCIMB 10415 | Dogs |
| Probiotic | Lactobacillus rhamnosus (4d2) | (Animal use) |
| Herbal | Taiga root tincture (刺五加) | Dogs/Cats/Horses (2024 new, AGRINFO) |
| Acidifier | Benzoic acid (VevoVitall) | (Piglets, occasionally used in pet food) |
pet food Mandatory Label Disclosure (Reg 767/2009 Art 19 — pet food 标签强制披露)
Per the EU-2 topic slice, all pet food additives must be disclosed on the label + free telephone number must be indicated for purchaser inquiries. 按 EU-2 topic 切片，所有 pet food 添加剂必须在标签披露 + 标注 free telephone number for purchaser 查询
Slice Navigation (切片导航)
- EU Reg 1831/2003 Art 6 + Annex I 5 Categories 24 Functional Groups (EU-1) — EU Reg 1831/2003 Art 6 + Annex I 5 类 24 功能组：see
eu-reg-1831-2003/01_article_6_categories_and_functional_groups.md - EU Reg 767/2009 Art 19 pet Label (EU-2) — EU Reg 767/2009 Art 19 pet 标签：see
eu-reg-767-2009/01_article_19_pet_food_labelling.md
Source: pdf-raw/eu-2026/eu-register-feed-additives-annex1-edition-241-20160919.pdf · EU Register of Feed Additives Edition 241 (Eurofins CDN mirror, extracted 2026-07-21)