Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/698
This regulation targets the circumvention of anti-dumping duties on monosodium glutamate (MSG) originating from China.
It extends the existing 39.7% anti-dumping duty, previously applied to “all other companies” in China, to MSG that is consigned from Malaysia.
This measure addresses the practice of rerouting MSG through Malaysia to avoid the original duties.
The decision follows an investigation that found a change in trade patterns, with increased MSG exports from China to Malaysia and from Malaysia to the EU, coupled with increased exports of glutamic acid (a precursor to MSG) from China to Malaysia.
The Commission has rejected an exemption request from Ajinoriki MSG (M) Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian producer, due to its involvement in circumvention practices.
However, companies that are not circumventing the anti-dumping measures can request an exemption from the extended duty, following a procedure outlined in the regulation.
Duties will also be collected on imports that were registered during the initial investigation.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/711
This regulation concerns a feed additive that contains specific enzymes, endo-1,4-beta-xylanase and endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase.
It renews the authorization for this additive’s use in feed for several animal categories including weaned piglets, laying hens, minor poultry species (both laying and fattening), pigs for fattening (all Suidae species), and turkeys for fattening.
Crucially, it *newly* authorizes the use of this additive for suckling piglets.
The additive is classified as a “zootechnical additive” and serves as a “digestibility enhancer.”
EFSA’s opinions supported the renewal and extension, confirming the additive’s safety under specified conditions and its suitability for suckling piglets.
The regulation mandates transitional measures for businesses to adapt, allowing existing feed additives/premixtures (produced/labelled before November 1, 2025) and compound feed/feed materials (produced/labelled before May 1, 2026) to be used until stocks are exhausted.
The Annex details specific conditions of use, like the authorization holder’s name, the additive’s composition, target animal species, dosage levels, storage conditions, and safety measures.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/714
This regulation approves the use of indigo carmine as a sensory feed additive for cats, dogs, and ornamental fish.
The additive functions as a colorant, intended to add or restore color to their feed.
The regulation outlines the conditions for its use, including maximum content levels of 250 mg/kg in complete feed for cats and dogs, and 1000 mg/kg for ornamental fish, and purity requirements.
These conditions are based on EFSA’s safety assessments.
Feed businesses must establish procedures and measures to mitigate risks to users of the additive, potentially including the use of personal protective equipment.
Directions for use must include information on storage conditions and stability to heat treatment.
This regulation replaces prior authorizations of indigotine under Directive 70/524/EEC, updating it in line with Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/698 of 10 April 2025 extending the definitive anti-dumping duty imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/633 on imports of monosodium glutamate originating in the People’s Republic of China to imports of monosodium glutamate consigned from Malaysia, whether declared as originating in Malaysia or not
This is the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/698. It extends the existing anti-dumping duty on monosodium glutamate (MSG) originating in China to MSG consigned from Malaysia, regardless of whether it’s declared as originating from Malaysia or not. This regulation addresses concerns that the anti-dumping duties imposed on MSG from China are being circumvented by rerouting the product through Malaysia.
The regulation consists of several articles that build upon previous regulations and investigations into anti-dumping measures concerning MSG. It outlines the background of the initial anti-dumping duties on MSG from China, the subsequent investigations into circumvention practices, and the findings that led to the extension of these duties to MSG consigned from Malaysia. The key finding is that a change in trade patterns occurred, with increased MSG exports from China to Malaysia and from Malaysia to the EU, alongside increased glutamic acid (GA) exports (a precursor to MSG) from China to Malaysia. The Commission concluded that the operations of Ajinoriki in Malaysia constituted an assembly/completion operation within the meaning of Article 13(2).
The most important provisions of this act are:
– **Extension of Anti-Dumping Duty:** The anti-dumping duty of 39.7% applicable to “all other companies” in China is now also applicable to MSG consigned from Malaysia.
– **Collection of Duties on Registered Imports:** Duties will be collected on imports that were registered under the initial investigation.
– **Rejection of Exemption Request:** The exemption request from Ajinoriki MSG (M) Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian producer, has been rejected due to findings of circumvention practices.
– **Requests for Exemption:** It describes that companies that are not circumventing the anti-dumping measures can request an exemption from the extended duty, outlining the procedure for submitting such requests to the European Commission.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/711 of 10 April 2025 concerning the renewal of the authorisation of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced with Trichoderma reesei MUCL 49755 and endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase produced with Trichoderma reesei MUCL 49754 as a feed additive for weaned piglets, laying hens, minor poultry species for laying and fattening, pigs for fattening of all Suidae species and turkeys for fattening, the authorisation of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced with Trichoderma reesei MUCL 49755 and endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase produced with Trichoderma reesei MUCL 49754 as a feed additive for suckling piglets (holder of authorisation: AVEVE BV) and repealing Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1088/2011, (EU) No 989/2012 and (EU) No 1040/2013
Here’s a breakdown of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/711:
**1. Essence of the Act:**
This regulation renews the authorization for a feed additive containing endo-1,4-beta-xylanase and endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase, enzymes produced with *Trichoderma reesei* strains, for use in feed for weaned piglets, laying hens, minor poultry species (laying and fattening), pigs for fattening (all Suidae species), and turkeys for fattening. Additionally, it authorizes the use of the same preparation as a feed additive for suckling piglets for the first time. The regulation also repeals previous regulations that authorized the use of this additive for some of these animal categories.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Renewal and Authorization:** The core of the regulation is to renew the existing authorization for the feed additive for several animal categories and to extend its use to suckling piglets. The additive is classified as a “zootechnical additive” and functions as a “digestibility enhancer.”
* **Basis for the Regulation:** The regulation is based on Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, which governs additives for use in animal nutrition. It references applications made for the renewal of the authorization and for the new use, supported by the required documentation.
* **EFSA Opinions:** The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) opinions are central to the regulation. EFSA concluded that the additive remains safe under the authorized conditions and that the extension of its use to suckling piglets would not affect these conclusions. EFSA also addressed the irritation potential of different formulations of the additive and its potential as a respiratory and skin sensitizer.
* **Reference Laboratory:** The Reference Laboratory’s assessment of the analytical method for the feed additive is also referenced, confirming the validity of previous findings.
* **Repeal of Previous Regulations:** Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1088/2011, (EU) No 989/2012, and (EU) No 1040/2013 are repealed as a consequence of the renewed authorization.
* **Transitional Measures:** A transitional period is provided to allow businesses to adjust to the new requirements. Feed additives and premixtures produced and labelled before November 1, 2025, under the old rules can continue to be placed on the market and used until stocks are exhausted. Similarly, compound feed and feed materials produced and labelled before May 1, 2026, under the old rules can also continue to be used until stocks are exhausted.
* **Annex:** The Annex specifies the conditions of use for the additive, including the name of the authorization holder, the composition of the additive, the target animal species, minimum and maximum content levels, and other provisions like storage conditions and safety measures for users.
**3. Main Provisions Important for Use:**
* **Target Animals and Dosage:** The regulation clearly defines the animal categories for which the additive is authorized and specifies the minimum and maximum content of the enzymes (XU and BGU) per kilogram of complete feed.
* **Safety Measures:** The regulation emphasizes the need for feed businesses to implement operational procedures and organizational measures to address potential risks to users of the additive and premixtures. It also specifies the need for personal protective equipment (eye, breathing, and skin protection) when using the additive and premixtures, especially for the powder formulation containing calcium carbonate and wheat flour.
* **Analytical Methods:** The regulation refers to the analytical methods used to determine the levels of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase and endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase in the feed additive and compound feed. Details of these methods are available at the Reference Laboratory.
* **Storage and Stability:** The directions for use of the additive and premixtures must include information on storage conditions and stability to heat treatment.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/714 of 10 April 2025 concerning the authorisation of indigo carmine as a feed additive for cats, dogs and ornamental fish
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/714 authorises the use of indigo carmine as a sensory feed additive for cats, dogs, and ornamental fish, specifically as a colorant to add or restore color in their feedingstuffs. It establishes the conditions for its use, including maximum content levels and purity requirements, based on the safety assessments conducted by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The regulation aims to ensure the safety and efficacy of indigo carmine when used in animal nutrition.
The regulation consists of three articles and an annex. Article 1 authorises indigo carmine as a feed additive under specific conditions outlined in the annex. Article 2 provides transitional measures, allowing the continued use of existing stocks of feed additives and premixtures produced and labelled before specific dates. Article 3 states the date of entry into force of the regulation. The annex specifies the identification number, composition, characteristics, and analytical methods for indigo carmine, as well as the animal species for which it is authorised (cats, dogs, and ornamental fish), the maximum permitted content in complete feedingstuff, and other provisions related to user safety and product information. This regulation updates and replaces previous authorisations of indigotine under Directive 70/524/EEC, bringing it in line with Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.
Several provisions of this regulation are particularly important. Firstly, the regulation specifies maximum content levels of indigo carmine in complete feed for cats and dogs (250 mg/kg) and ornamental fish (1000 mg/kg). Secondly, the regulation mandates that feed business operators establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks to users of the additive and premixtures, including the use of personal protective equipment where risks cannot be eliminated. Thirdly, the regulation requires that the directions for use of the additive and premixtures include information on storage conditions and stability to heat treatment.
