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Feedingstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 1992. S.I. No. 143/1992 - European Communities (Marketing
Feedingstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 1992. AmendmentsLeasuithe S.I. No. 143
1992. EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (MARKETING
FEEDINGSTUFFS) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 1992. I, JOE WALSH, Minister for Agriculture and Food, in exercise
the powers conferred on me by section 3
the European Communities Act, 1972 (No. 27
1972), and for the purposes
giving effect to Commission Directive 86/174/EEC
9 April, 1986
22 January, 1990
6 June, 1991
13 June, 1991
9 September 1991
19 December 1991
giving further effect to Council Directive 79/373/EEC
2 April, 1979
Feedingstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 1992.
1984 may be cited collectively as the European Communities (Marketing
Feedingstuffs) Regulations, 1984 to 1992. 2.
1984" means the European Communities (Marketing
Feedingstuffs) Regulations, 1984 ( S.I. No. 200
1984 ), as amended by the European Communities (Marketing
Feedingstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 1986 ( S.I. No. 262
1986 ); and the European Communities (Marketing
Feedingstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations 1988 ( S.I. No. 249
1988 ;
the Regulations
1984 is hereby amended by the substitution
the following definition for the "Directive
1979". "the Directive
1979" means Council Directive No. 79/373/EEC
2 April, 1979
2 May, 1980
23 June, 1983
9 April, 1986
21 July, 1986
22 January, 1990
6 June, 1991
13 June, 1991
9 September, 1991
19 December, 1991
the Regulations
1984 is hereby amended by the substitution
the following Regulation for Regulation 6: "6.
the requirements specified in paragraph
this Regulation, or where appropriate, each
such requirements as apply to it, is complied with.
this Regulation— ( a ) the requirements
Regulation 4
these Regulations shall be complied with in relation to the feedingstuff concerned, ( b ) such feedingstuff shall comply with the general provisions laid down in Part I
the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations, ( c ) Such feedingstuff shall not contain, as an ingredient, any substance specified in Part II
the First Schedule
these Regulations, ( d ) where appropriate, the requirements
the Directive
1979 are complied with in relation to it." 4. Regulation 7
the Regulations
1984 is hereby amended by the substitution
the following Regulation: "7.
these Regulations, but subject to Regulation 8A
these Regulations, compound feedingstuffs may be marketed in bulk or in unsealed packages or containers in the case
— ( a ) deliveries between producers
compound feedingstuffs, ( b ) deliveries from producers
compound feedingstuffs to packaging firms, ( c ) compound feedingstuffs obtained by mixing grain or whole fruit, ( d ) blocks or licks, or ( e ) quantities
compound feedingstuffs not exceeding 50 kilograms in weight which are intended for the final user and are taken directly from a package or container which before being opened complied with the said Regulation 6.
these Regulations, but subject to Regulation 8A
these Regulations, compound feedingstuffs may be marketed in bulk or in unsealed containers, but not in unsealed packages, in the case
— ( a ) compound feedingstuffs delivered directly from the producer to the final user, ( b ) molassed feedingstuffs consisting
not more than three ingredients, or ( c ) pelleted compound feedingstuffs". 5. The Regulations
1984 are hereby amended by the insertion
the following Regulation after Regulation 8: "8A.
this Regulation, compound feedingstuffs shall be marketed only if the following particulars, which shall be clearly visible, legible and indelible, are shown in a space provided for that purpose, on the packaging, or the container or on a label attached thereto showing: ( a ) (i) where, subject to paragraphs
this Regulation, the feedingstuff is a complete feedingstuff, the description "complete feedingstuff", (ii) where, subject to paragraphs
this Regulation, the feedingstuff is a complementary feedingstuff, the description "complementary feedingstuff", ( b ) where the feedingstuff is a mineral feedingstuff, the description "mineral feedingstuff", ( c ) where the feedingstuff is a molassed feedingstuff the description "molassed feedingstuff", ( d ) where the feedingstuff is a milk replacer feed, the description "complete milk replacer feed" or the description "complementary milk replacer feed" as appropriate, ( e ) the species or category
animal for which the compound feedingstuff is intended, ( f ) directions for the proper use
the feedingstuff indicating the purpose for which the feedingstuff is intended, ( g ) for all compound feedingstuffs with the exception
those intended for pets other than dogs and cats: the ingredients to be declared in accordance with Regulation 9A
these Regulations, ( h ) where appropriate, the declarations
the analytical constituents in the cases provided for in Part I
the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations, ( i ) as relevant to the case, the declarations provided for in Column 3
the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations, ( j ) the name or business name and the address or registered place
business
the person responsible for the particulars referred to in this paragraph, ( k ) the net quantity expressed in units
mass in the case
solid products, and in units
mass or volume in the case
liquid products, ( l ) the minimum storage life to be indicated in accordance with paragraph 7
this Regulation, ( m ) the batch number, if the date
manufacture is not given, provided that: (i) in the case
small quantities
compound feedingstuffs intended for the final user, in lieu
complying with the requirements
paragraph
an appropriate notice; and (
this Regulation shall not be required if the ingredients used in the feedingstuff appear clearly in a description
the feedingstuff contained in the aforesaid particulars, ( n ) the licence number
the manufacturer issued in accordance with Regulation 13
the Fertilisers, Feedingstuffs and Mineral Mixtures Regulations, 1957 ( S.I. No. 264
1957 ) or, in case the manufacturer is not licensed under those Regulations, an
ficial code issued by the Minister, where the manufacturer is not responsible for labelling particulars.
this Regulation shall be construed as requiring the particulars to be set out in an accompanying document.
this Regulation if a sufficient indication is given in the space as to where the information can be found.
feedingstuffs intended for pets other than dogs or cats, may be replaced by the description "compound feedingstuff" and in this case, the declarations required or allowed shall be those laid down for complete feedingstuffs.
compound feedingstuffs for pets, the descriptions "compound feedingstuff", "complementary feedingstuff" and "complete feedingstuff" may be replaced by the descriptions "compound pet food", "complementary pet food" or "complete pet food" respectively.
whole grain mixes, the declarations referred to in subparagraph (h) and (i)
paragraph
this Regulation shall not be required but they may be provided.
a compound feedingstuff shall be given by the following indications: ( a ) "use before . . . ." followed by the date (day, month and year) in the case
microbiologically highly perishable feedingstuffs; or ( b ) "best before" followed by the date (month and year) in the case
other feedingstuffs.
a minimum storage life, only the earliest date shall be indicated". 6. The Regulations
1984 are hereby amended by the substitution
the following paragraphs for paragraphs 2 and
Regulation 9: "
Regulation 8A
these Regulations, additional particulars other than: ( a ) the identification mark or trade mark or trade name
the person responsible for the labelling particulars, ( b ) the name or the business name and the address or registered place
business
the manufacturer, if this is not the person responsible for the labelling particulars, ( c ) where appropriate, the batch number, ( d ) the country
production or manufacture, ( e ) the price
the product, ( f ) the description or trade name
the product, ( g ) for compound feedingstuffs intended for pets other than dogs and cats; the ingredients to be declared in accordance with Regulation 9A
these Regulations, ( h ) where it is appropriate, an indication that the compound feedingstuff conforms to a standard or standards regarding analytical characteristics which for the time being stand recommended by the Minister in relation to a particular category
compound feedingstuffs, ( i ) an indication
the physical condition
the feedingstuff or the specific processing it has undergone, ( j ) the analytical declarations permitted under items 2 and 3
the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations, ( k ) the declarations listed in column
the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations, and ( l ) the date
manufacture, to be indicated in accordance with paragraph
this Regulation."
this paragraph, the date
manufacture
a compound feedingstuff shall be expressed as follows: 'manufactured . . . (days, months, or year(s)) before the minimum storage life expiry date indicated'. ( b ) where the minimum storage life is given outside the space reserved for labelling particulars in accordance with Regulation 8A
these Regulations, the above-mentioned entry shall be followed by an indication
where that storage life is indicated.". 7. The Regulations
1984 are hereby amended by the insertion
the following Regulation after Regulation 9: "9A.
this Regulation, where a declaration
the ingredients in a compound feedingstuff is given in accordance with Regulations 8A
these Regulations, all the ingredients
such feedingstuffs shall be shown on the label.
their respective weights.
this Regulation, where the feedingstuff is a compound feedingstuff intended for pets, the ingredients shall be listed either by— ( a ) listing the ingredients and specifying their weight, or ( b ) listing the ingredients in descending order
their respective weights.
compound feedingstuffs for pets in accordance with paragraph 3
this Regulation may also draw particular attention to the presence or low content
one or more ingredients which are essential aspects
the characteristics
the feedingstuff. In such a case, the minimum or maximum content, expressed in terms
percentage by weight
the ingredients incorporated, must be clearly indicated either opposite the declaration drawing special attention to the ingredients or in the list
ingredients or by mentioning the ingredients and the percentages by weight concerned opposite the corresponding category
ingredients.
this Regulation, the ingredients shall be described either by their specific names or, where an ingredient complies with the definition
a category specified in the Sixth Schedule to these Regulations, by the name
that category.
description may be used to fulfil the requirements
paragraph
this Regulation. However, if one
the ingredients in a compound feedingstuff does not comply with any
the definitions
the categories specified in the Sixth Schedule to these Regulations, that ingredient shall be listed by its specific name, in the space reserved for the labelling particulars, in order
its proportion by weight in relation to the said listed categories.". 8. The Regulations
1984 are hereby amended by the substitution
the following paragraph for paragraph (b)
Regulation 10— "(b) The person responsible for the labelling particulars
a compound feedingstuff may provide information in addition to that required under these Regulations, provided such information shall: (i) not be designed to indicate the presence or content
analytical constituents other than those the declaration
which is provided for in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations, (
these Regulations,". 9. Regulation 11
the Regulations
1984 is hereby amended by the substitution for paragraph
the following paragraph: "
this Regulation— ( a ) take and deal with a sample
the relevant feedingstuff according to the methods described in the Annex to Commission Directive No. 76/371/EEC
1 March, 1976,
for the purposes
this paragraph by the Minister, to the State Chemist and to the person whose name or trade name has been given pursuant to paragraph (f)
the Directive
1976, or, as may be appropriate, paragraph (g)
the Directive
1979 (as amended by Council Directive 90/44/EEC), one
the final samples prepared pursuant to the requirements
subparagraph (a)
this paragraph.". 10. Regulation 13
the Regulations
1984 is hereby amended by the substitution
the following regulation: "
the requirements
these Regulations, he may require either or both
the following persons, namely, the person who appears to him to have for the time being possession or control
the feedingstuff and the person whose name or trade name has been given pursuant to paragraph (f)
article 7
the Directive
1976, or, as may be appropriate, paragraph (g)
the Directive
1979 (as amended by Council Directive 90/44/EEC), to take such steps as are necessary to ensure that it does not continue to be placed on the market, or, as may be appropriate, is not placed on the market until such authorised person is satisfied that the requirement is complied with.". 11. The Regulations
1984 are hereby amended by the substitution therefor
the following Regulation for Regulation 18: "18.
these Regulations, or ( b ) in marketing a feedingstuff— (i) contravenes Regulation 9
these Regulations, (ii) fails to comply with a requirement
Regulation 8, 8A, 9A or 10
these Regulations, or
the said Regulation 8, as applied by Regulation 9
these Regulations, other than a requirement as regards the disclosed composition
a feedingstuff, or ( c ) contravenes any
the provisions
Regulation 12
these Regulations, ( d ) fails to comply with a requirement made
him under Regulation 13
these Regulations, or ( e ) obstructs or interferes with an authorised person in the course
exercising a power conferred on him under Regulation 14
these Regulations, shall be guilty
an
fence.
Regulation 5, 6, 8, 8A, 9 or 9A
these Regulations or complies in a manner which is false or misleading as regards the disclosed composition
a feedingstuff shall, subject to the limits
error specified in the Fourth Schedule to these Regulations, be guilty
an
fence.
these Regulations does not correctly represent the substance sampled, or ( b ) tampers or interferes with any sample taken under these Regulations, he shall be guilty
an
fence.
an
fence under these Regulations shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1,000 or, at the discretion
the court, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months.
fence under these Regulations may be prosecuted by the Minister.". 12. Part II
the First Schedule
the Regulations
1984 is hereby amended by the substitution
the following Part therefor. "FIRST SCHEDULE PART II List
prohibited ingredients 1. Faeces, urine as well as separated digestive tract content resulting from the emptying or removal
the digestive tract, irrespective
any form
treatment or admixture.
1984 substituted by Regulation 8
the European Communities (Marketing
Feedingstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 1988 ( S.I. No. 249
1988 ) is hereby amended by the substitution
the following Schedule therefor. "SECOND SCHEDULE Fees Referred to in Regulation 11
1984 (substituted by Regulation 2
the European Communities (Marketing
Feedingstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 1991 ( S.I. No. 11
1991 )) is hereby amended by the substitution
the following Schedule therefor. "FOURTH SCHEDULE Limits
Error Referred to in Regulation 18
ficial inspection the composition
a straight feedingstuff is found to depart from the declared composition in a manner such as to reduce its value, the following tolerances are permitted:— ( a ) for crude protein: —2 units for declared contents
20 per cent or more, —10 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
less than 20 per cent but not less than 10 per cent, —1 unit for declared contents
less than 10 per cent; ( b ) for total sugars, reducing sugars, sucrose, lactose, glucose (dextrose) and total solids: —2 units for declared contents
20 per cent or more, —10 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
less than 20 per cent but not less than 5 per cent; —0.5 unit for declared contents
less than 5 per cent; ( c ) for starch and inulin: —3 units for declared contents
30 per cent or more, —10 per cent
declared content for declared contents
less than 30 per cent but not less than 10 per cent, —1 unit for declared contents
less than 10 per cent; ( d ) for crude oils and fats: —1.8 units for declared contents
15 per cent or more, —12 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
less than 15 per cent but not less than 5 per cent, —0.6 unit for declared contents
less than 5 per cent; ( e ) for moisture: —1 unit for declared contents
10 per cent or more, —10 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
less than 10 per cent but not less than 5 per cent, —0.5 unit for declared contents
less than 5 per cent; ( f ) for total phosphorus, sodium, calcium carbonate, calcium, magnesium, acid index and matter insoluble in light petroleum: —1.5 units for declared contents (values)
15 per cent
the declared content (value) for declared contents (values)
less than 15 per cent
less than 2 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
3 per cent or more, —0.3 unit for declared contents
less than 3 per cent; ( h ) for carotene, vitamin A and xanthophyll: —30 per cent
the declared content; ( i ) for methionine, cystine, lysine and volatile nitrogenous bases: —20 per cent
the declared content; ( j ) for crude fibre: —2.1 units for declared contents
14 per cent or more, —15 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
less than 14 per cent but not less than 6 per cent, —0.9 units for declared contents
less than 6 per cent; ( k ) for crude ash: —1 unit for declared content
10 per cent or more, —10 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
less than 10 per cent but not less than 5 per cent, —0.5 unit for declared contents
less than 5 per cent; ( l ) for Hectolitre Weight: —1.5 units. ( m ) for Nitrogen: —0.4 unit. 2. Where, on
ficial inspection the composition
a compound feedingstuff other than for pets is found to depart from the declared composition, the following tolerances are permitted, subject to Regulation 4:— (i) where the content recorded is less than the declared content: ( a ) Crude protein: —2 units for declared contents
20 per cent or more, —10 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
less than 20 per cent but not less than 10 per cent, —1 unit for declared contents
less than 10 per cent; ( b ) total sugar: —2 units for declared contents
20 per cent or more, —10 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
less than 20 per cent but not less than 10 per cent, —1 unit for declared content
less than 10 per cent; ( c ) Starch and total sugar plus starch: —2.5 units for declared contents
25 per cent or more, —10 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
less than 25 per cent but not less than 10 per cent, —1 unit for declared contents
less than 10 per cent; ( d ) Crude oils and fats: —1.5 units for declared contents
15 per cent or more, —10 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
less than 15 per cent but not less than 8 per cent, —0.8 unit for declared contents
less than 8 per cent; ( e ) Sodium, potassium and magnesium: —1.5 units for declared contents
15 per cent or more, —10 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
less than 15 per cent but not less than 7.5 per cent, —0.75 unit for declared contents
less than 7.5 per cent but not less than 5 per cent, —15 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
less than 5 per cent but not less than 0.7 per cent, —0.1 unit for declared contents
less than 0.7 per cent; ( f ) Total phosphorus and calcium: —1.2 units for declared contents
16 per cent or more, —7.5 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
less than 16 per cent but not less than 12 per cent, —0.9 unit for declared contents
less than 12 per cent but not less than 6 per cent, —15 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
less than 6 per cent but not less than 1 per cent, —0.15 unit for declared contents
less than 1 per cent; ( g ) Methionine, lysine and threonine: —15 per cent
the declared content; ( h ) Cystine and tryptophan: —20 per cent
the declared content. ( i ) Metabolizable energy in poultry feed: —0.4 units
the declared content. (ii) Where the content recorded is more than the declared content: ( a ) Moisture: —1 unit for declared contents
10 per cent or more, —10 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
less than 10 per cent but not less than 5 per cent, —0.5 unit for declared contents
less than 5 per cent; ( b ) Crude ash: —1 unit for declared contents
10 per cent or more, —10 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
less than 10 per cent but not less than 5 per cent, —0.5 unit for declared contents
less than 5 per cent; ( c ) Crude fibre: —1.8 units for declared contents
12 per cent or more, —15 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
less than 12 per cent but not less than 6 per cent, —0.9 units for declared contents
less than 6 per cent; ( d ) Ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid: —1 unit for declared contents
10 per cent or more, —10 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
less than 10 per cent but not less than 4 per cent, —0.4 unit for declared contents
less than 4 per cent; ( e ) Metabolisable energy in poultry feed: —0.4 units
the declared content; (iii) Where the variation noted is in the opposite direction to those referred to respectively in paragraphs 2
ficial inspection the composition
a compound feedingstuff for pets is found to depart from the declared composition, the following tolerances are permitted, subject to Regulation 4: (i) Where the content recorded is less than the declared content: ( a ) Crude protein: —3.2 units for declared contents
20 per cent or more; —16 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
less than 20 per cent but not less than 12.5 per cent; —2 units for declared contents
less than 12.5 per cent. ( b ) Crude oils and fats: —2.5 units
the declared content. (ii) Where the content recorded is more than the declared content: ( a ) Moisture: —3.0 units for declared contents
40 per cent or more, —7.5 per cent
the declared content for declared contents
less than 40 per cent but not less than 20 per cent, —1.5 units for declared contents
less than 20 per cent. ( b ) Crude ash: —1.5 units
the declared content. ( c ) Crude Fibre: —1.0 unit
the declared content. (iii) Where the variation noted is in the opposite direction to those referred to respectively in paragraphs 3 (
1984 are hereby amended by the insertion
the following Schedules. "FIFTH SCHEDULE PART I General provisions 1. The levels indicated or to be declared relate to the weight
the compound feedingstuff as such, unless otherwise stated. 2. The moisture content
the feedingstuff must be stated if it exceeds: —7 per cent in the case
milk replacer feeds and other compound feedingstuffs with a milk product content exceeding 40 per cent, —5 per cent in the case
mineral feedingstuffs containing no organic substances, —10 per cent in the case
mineral feedingstuffs containing organic substances, —14 per cent in the case
other compound feedingstuffs. In the case
compound feedingstuffs with a moisture content not exceeding the limits stated in the paragraphs above, that content may also be declared. 3. The level
ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid shall not exceed 3.3 per cent
the dry matter in the case
compound feedingstuffs composed mainly
rice by-products and 2.2 per cent
the dry matter in other cases. However, the 2.2 per cent level may be exceeded in the case
: —compound feedingstuffs containing authorised mineral binding agents, —mineral compound feedingstuffs, —compound feedingstuffs containing more than 50 per cent
sugar beet chips or sugar beet pulp, —compound feedingstuffs intended for farmed fish with a fish meal content
over 15 per cent, provided that the level is declared as a percentage
the feedingstuff as such. In the case
compound feedingstuffs with a level
ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid not exceeding the limits stated in the paragraphs above, that level may also be declared. 4. The iron level in milk replacer feeds for calves
a live weight less than or equal to 70 kilograms must be at least 30 milligrams per kilogram
the complete feedingstuff at a moisture content
12 per cent. PART II Declaration
analytical constituents Feedingstuffs Analytical constituents and levels Species or category
animal Compulsory declarations according to Regulation 8A
this Schedule). —Starch. — All animals —Total sugar (as sucrose). — —Total sugar plus starch. — —Calcium. — —Sodium. — —Phosphorus. — —Magnesium. — —Potassium. — Feedingstuffs Analytical constituents and levels Species or category
animal Compulsory declarations according to Regulation 8A
animal Compulsory declarations according to Regulation 8A
this Schedule). —Lysine. Pigs. Animals other than pigs. —Methionine. Poultry. Animals other than poultry. —Cystine. — All animals. —Threonine. — —Tryptophan. — —Starch. — —Total sugar (as sucrose). — —Total sugar plus starch. — PART III Method
calculating the energy value
compound feedingstuffs for poultry. 1. Method
calculation and expression
energy value. The energy value
compound feedingstuffs for poultry must be calculated in accordance with the formual set out below on the basis
the percentages
certain analytical components
the feed. This value is to be expressed in megajoules (MJ)
metabolizable energy (ME), corrected to zero nitrogen retention, per kilogram
compound feedingstuff: ME (MJ/kg) = 0.551 x % crude protein + 0.3431 x % crude oils and fats + 0.1669 x % starch + 0.1301 x total sugar (expressed as sucrose). 2. Expression
result After application
the above formula, the result obtained must be given to one decimal place 3. Sampling and analysis methods. Sampling
the compound feedingstuff and determination
the content
analytical components indicated in the method
calculation must be performed in accordance with the following Community sampling methods and analysis methods for the
ficial control
feedingstuffs respectively:— —Sampling: the Annex to Commission Directive 76/371/EEC
1 March, 1976, —Determination
crude protein: the method set out under point 5.1
the Third Schedule to these Regulations —Determination
crude oils and fats: Method B, set out under point 4.1
the Third Schedule to these Regulations, —Determination
starch: the polarimetric method set out under point 3.2.1
the Third Schedule to these Regulations, —Determination
total sugar (expressed as sucrose): the method set out under point 3.3
the Third Schedule to these Regulations. SIXTH SCHEDULE PART I Categories
ingredients which may be indicated in place
individual ingredients when labelling compound feeds intended for pet animals. Description
the category Definition 1. Meat and animal derivatives. All the fleshy parts
slaughtered warm-blooded land animals, fresh or preserved by appropriate treatment, and, all products and derivatives
the processing
the carcase or parts
the carcase
warm-blooded land animals.
which have been killed and dried. 6. Fish and fish derivatives. Fish or parts
fish, fresh or preserved by appropriate treatment, and derivatives from the processing thereof. 7. Cereals. All types
cereal, regardless
their presentation, or products made from the starchy endosperm. 8. Vegetables. All types
vegetables and legumes, fresh or preserved by appropriate treatment. 9. Derivatives
vegetable origin. Derivatives resulting from the treatment
vegetable products, in particular cereals, vegetables, legumes and oil seeds. 10. Vegetable protein extracts. All products
vegetable origin in which the proteins have been concentrated by an adequate process to contain at least 50 per cent crude protein, as related to the dry matter, and which may be restructured (textured). 11. Minerals. All inorganic substances suitable for animal feed. 12. Various sugars. All types
sugar. 13. Fruit. All types
fruit, fresh or preserved by appropriate treatment.
seeds, as such or roughly crushed.
molluscs, crustaceans, shellfish, fresh or preserved by appropriate treatment, and their processing derivatives. 18. Insects. All types
insects and their stages
development. 19. Bakery products. All bread, cakes, biscuits and pasta products. PART II Categories
ingredients which may be indicated in place
individual ingredients when labelling compound feeds intended for animals other than pets. Category Definition 1. Cereal grains. The whole
the grain from all cereal types (including buckwheat) regardless
their presentation, but from which no fraction other than hulls has been removed. 2. Cereal grain products and by-products. Fractional products and by-products
cereal grains other than oils included in category
the seed or fruit from all types
oil seeds and oilfruits regardless
their presentation, but from which no fractions other than hulls or shells have been removed. 4. Oil seed products and by-products. Fractional products and by-products
oil seeds and oilfruits other than oils and fats included in category
legume seeds. Whole and fractional products and by-products
legume seeds other than leguminous oil seeds included in categories 3 and
tubers and roots. Products and by-products derived from tubers and roots other than sugar beet included in category
sugar production. Products and by-products
sugar-beet and sugar-cane. These products and by-products shall contain not more than 25 per cent crude fibre in the dry matter. 8. Products and by products
fruit processing. Products and by products
fruit processing. These products and by-products shall contain not more than 25 per cent crude fibre in the dry matter, unless they contain more than 5 per cent crude oils and fats in the dry matter, or more than 15 per cent crude protein in the dry matter. 9. Dried forages. Aerial parts
forage plants, cut while green, artificially or naturally dried. These products shall contain not more than 25 per cent crude fibre in the dry matter, unless they contain more than 15 per crude protein in the dry matter.
milk, other than separated milk fats included in category
warm blooded land animal waste as defined in article 2
council Directive 90/667/EEC, excluding fat included in category 15, and which are substantially free
hooves, horn, bristle, unhydrolyzed hair and feathers, as well as mammalian digestive tract content. Also excluding products containing more than 50 per cent ash in the dry matter included in category 14. 13. Fish products. Whole or part
fish and other cold blooded marine animals, including products from fish processing other than fish oil and its derivatives included in category
ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid in the dry matter.
the first Schedule
the European Communities (Marketing
feedingstuffs) Regulations, 1984, ( S.I. No. 200
1984 ); Regulation 3 and 4
the European Communities (Marketing
Feedingstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 1986, ( S.I. No. 262
1986 ); Regulation 4, 5 and 6
the European Communities (Marketing
Feedingstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 1988 ( S.I. No. 249
1988 ); and the European Communities (Marketing
Feedingstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 1991, ( S.I. No. 11
1991 ). 17.
1984" means the Regulations
1984 excluding the amendments affected by these Regulations.
1984, such compound feedingstuffs may be marketed in the State up to the 31st December, 1992 provided they comply with the Regulations
1984. GIVEN under my
ficial Seal, this 9th day
June, 1992. JOE WALSH, Minister for Agriculture and Food. EXPLANATORY NOTE. These Regulations amend the European Communities (Marketing
Feedingstuffs) Regulations, 1984, so as to give effect to;
poultry compounds,
compound feeds, in particular with regard to the provisions governing labelling requirements and the manner in which ingredients must be declared,
ingredients which may be used for the purposes
labelling compound feeds for pets,
ingredients which may be used for the purposes
labelling compound feeds for farm animals,
ingredients whose use is prohibited in compound feedingstuffs, and
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