L.S. 437.61(R) Regoli dwar Prodotti li jintużaw fl-Għalf ta’ l-Annimali Imħassrin bl-Avviż Legali 36 tal-2025

(1)The title of these rules is the Products used in Animal Nutrition Rules.

(2)The scope of these rules is to implement the rules found under European Union Council Directive 82/471/EEC of the 30th June, 1982 on certain products which act as direct or indirect protein sources, are manufactured by certain technical processes and are put into circulation as feedingstuffs or in feedingstuffs in accordance with articles 24 and 25 of the Veterinary Services Act. Title and scope. Cap. 437.

(3)These rules shall be without prejudice to other provisions concerning: (

1. a)additives in feedingstuffs; (
2. b)the fixing of maximum levels for undesirable substances and products in feedingstuffs; (
3. c)the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues on and in products intended for human or animal nutrition; (
4. d)the marketing of compound feedingstuffs, pathogenic micro-organisms in feedingstuffs, feedingstuffs for particular nutritional purposes, the circulation of feed materials. 2. For the purpose of these rules, the following definitions shall apply: "additives" means substances which, when incorporated in feeding-stuffs, are likely to affect their characteristics or livestock production; "complete feeding-stuffs" means mixtures of feedingstuffs which, by reason of their composition, are sufficient for a daily ration; "daily ration" means the average total quantity of feedingstuffs, calculated on a moisture content of 12%, required daily by an animal of a given species, age category and yield, to satisfy all its needs; "feeding-stuffs" means organic or inorganic substances, used singly or in mixtures, whether or not containing additives, for oral animal feeding; "premixtures" means additive concentrates intended for the *These rules have been repealed by Legal Notice 36 of 2025. Interpretation. 1 2 [ S.L.437.61 PRODUCTS USED IN ANIMAL NUTRITION industrial manufacture of compound animal feeding-stuffs; "supplementary feeding-stuffs" means mixtures of feedingstuffs which have a high content of certain substances and which, by reason of their composition, are sufficient for a daily ration only if they are used in combination with other feeding-stuffs. Marketing of feedingstuffs. 3.

(1)Feedingstuffs belonging to one of the product groups listed in the Schedule or containing such products may be marketed only if: (

1. a)the product in question appears in the Schedule; (
2. b)any conditions laid down therein are fulfilled.

(2)Competent authorities may, for experimental or scientific purposes, provide for derogations from the provisions of sub-rule

(1), provided that an adequate official inspection is carried out.

(3)Products referred to in Chapter I. 1 (a) of Council Directive 95/69/EC of 22 December 1995 laying down the conditions and arrangements for approving and registering certain establishments and intermediaries operating in the animal feed sector may be put into circulation only by establishments or intermediaries which meet the conditions laid down in Article 2 or Article 3 of that Directive, as appropriate.

(4)Sub-rule

(3)shall apply without prejudice to Article 4

(2)of Council Directive 95/69/EC. Applicable particulars to appear on label, etc. 4.

(1)Without prejudice to the labelling provisions applicable to straight and compound feedingstuffs, the products listed in the Schedule may not be marketed as feedingstuffs or incorporated in feedingstuffs unless any particulars laid down in the Schedule appear in the package or container or on a label attached thereto.

(2)For material marketed in bulk the particulars referred to in sub-rule

(1)appear on an accompanying document. Principles observed in Schedule. 5.

(1)In the Schedule, the following principles are observed: (

1. a)A product shall not be included in the Schedule unless: (
2. i)it has nutritional value for animals because it provides nitrogen, or (
3. ii)when used sensibly it has no detrimental effect on human or animal health or on the environment and does not harm the consumer by impairing the distinctive features of animal products, or (iii) it can be monitored in feedingstuffs. (
4. b)A product shall be deleted from the Schedule if one of the conditions listed in paragraph (
5. a)is not satisfied.

(2)Criteria making it possible to define the products included in these rules, particularly the criteria of composition and purity and the physicochemical and biological properties, may be set in the light of scientific and technical knowledge. PRODUCTS USED IN ANIMAL NUTRITION [ S.L.437.61 6.

(1)In order to ensure that the products referred to in sections 1.1 and 1.2 of the Schedule comply with the principles set out in rule 5

(1), the dossier, prepared in accordance with the provisions of sub-rule

(2), is sent officially to the Member States, to the relevant international organisation and, if it is requested that they be consulted, to the necessary scientific committees. 3 Product conformity.

(2)The competent authorities and the other recipients of the dossier referred to in sub-rule

(1)shall ensure, if requested on good grounds by an applicant, that information whose disclosure could adversely affect industrial or commercial property rights is kept confidential. Industrial and commercial secrecy shall not apply to: (

1. a)the names and composition of the product, and any information concerning the substrate and the microorganism, (
2. b)the physicochemical and biological properties of the product, (
3. c)the interpretation of the pharmacological, toxicological and ecotoxicological data, (
4. d)the analytical methods for monitoring the product in the feedingstuffs. 7. If, on the basis of detailed grounds due to new data or a new evaluation of existing data that have become evident since the adoption of the provisions in question, the competent authorities find that one of the products listed in the Schedule or its use under any conditions that have been set represents a danger to human or animal health even though it complies with the provisions of these rules, they may temporarily suspend or restrict the application of those provisions. They shall immediately inform the other Member States and the relevant international organisation thereof, giving the reasons for their decision. Temporary suspension, etc., of applications provisions. 8. With regard to marketing between Malta and other Member States, the particulars referred to in rule 4 shall be given in at least one of the official languages of the country of destination. Particulars to be given in official language. 9. As far as the presence and labelling of the products listed in the Schedule is concerned, feedingstuffs that comply with the provisions of these rules are subject on ly to t he marketing restrictions contained in these rules. Marketing restrictions. 10. Animal products are not subject to any marketing restriction as a result of the application of these rules. Animal products not subject to marketing restrictions. 11. The competent authorities shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the compliance of feedingstuffs with the requirements of these rules is officially monitored, at least by sampling during marketing. Monitoring of compliance of feedingstuffs. 4 [ S.L.437.61 PRODUCTS USED IN ANIMAL NUTRITION SCHEDULE 1 2 Name of Name product group product 3 4 5 6 7 o f Designation of C u l tu r e C o m p o s i t i o n Animal species S p e c i a l nutritive substrate characteris tics provisions principle o r (specifications, of product identity o f if any) micro-organism 1. Proteins obtained from the following groups of microorganisms 1.1. Bacteria 1.1.1. Bacteria 1.1.1.1. Protein M e t h y l o p h i l u s Methanol cultivated on p r o d u c t o f meth ylo trophu s strain methanol fermentation NCIB o b t a i n e d b y 10.515 culture of Methylophilus Methylotrophus on methanol - Crude protein - Pigs m i n . 6 8 % - - Calves Reflectance index at least 50 – Poultry - Fish Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - name of the product - crude protein, - crude ash, - crude fat, moisture content, - instructions for use, - Declaration of the words ' Av o i d inhalation. approval number Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of compound feedingstuffs: - amount of the product contained in the feedingstuff.' 1.1.2 Bacteria 1.1.2.1 protein M e t h y l o c o c u s N a t u r a l g a s : c r u d e p r o t e i n : - P i g s f o r Declarations to cultivated on p r o d u c t o f capsulatus (Bath) ( a p p r o x . 9 1 % min. 65% fattening from be made on the natural gas fermentation NCIMB strain methane, 5% label or 25 to 60 kg ethane, 2% f r o m n a tur a l 11132 - Calves from p a c k a g i n g o f propane, 0, 5% gas obtained by A l c a l i g e n e s the product: 80 kg on isobutane, 0,5% culture of: acidovorans - the names: - Salmon Methylococus N C I M B s t r a i n n b u t a n e , 1 % "Protein 12387 Bacillus o t h e r capsulatus product of brevis NCIMB components), (Bath), fermentation Alcaligenes strain 13288 ammonia from natural a c i d o v o r a n s , B aci ll us fi rmu s mineral salts gas obtained by Bacillus brevis N C I M B s t r a i n culture of et B a c i l l u s 13280 M et hyl ococu s firmus, and the capsulatus cells of which (Bath), have been Alcaligenes killed acidovorans, Bacillus brevis et Bacillus firmus" - crude protein - crude ash - crude fat moisture content - instructions for use [ S.L.437.61 PRODUCTS USED IN ANIMAL NUTRITION 1 2 Name of Name product group product 3 4 5 6 5 7 C o m p o s i t i o n Animal species S p e c i a l o f Designation of C u lt u r e substrate char acteristi cs provisions nutritive principle o r (specifications, of product identity o f if any) micro-organism - maximum incorporation rate in - 8% pigs for fattening - 8% calves - 19% salmon (freshwater) - 33% salmon (seawater) - declaration of the words: "avoid inhalation". approval number Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of compound feedingstuffs: - The name: "Protein product obtained by bacterial fermentation of natural gas" - amount of the product contained in the feedingstuff. Saccharomyces M o l a s s e s , All yeasts 1.2. Yeasts distillery 1. 2. 1. Yeas ts - obtained from c e r e v i s i a e , m i c r o - S a c c h a r o m y c e s residues, cereals cultivated on t h e s u b s t ra t e s o f organisms and carlsbergiensis, a n d p r o d u c t s animal o r substrates listed K l uyverom yces c o n t a i n i n g starch, fruit in columns 3 lactis, vegetable and 4 K l uyverom yces j u i c e , w h e y, origin lactic add, fragilis respectively hydrolyzed - the cell of vegetable fibres which have been killed 1. 2. 2. Yeas ts cultivated on substrates other than those given in 1.2.1 1.3. Algae 1.4. Lower fungi 1.4.1. Products from production of antibiotics by fermentation - All animal species 6 [ S.L.437.61 1 2 Name of Name product group product PRODUCTS USED IN ANIMAL NUTRITION 3 4 5 6 7 C o m p o s i t i o n Animal species S p e c i a l o f Designation of C u l tu r e substrate characteris tics provisions nutritive principle o r (specifications, of product identity o f if any) micro-organism Nitrogenous 1.4.1.1. Mycelium, wet c o m p o u n d Penicillium by-product from the chrysogenum p r o d u c t i o n o f ATCC 48271 penicillin, ensiled by means of lactobacillus brevis, plantarun, sake, collenoid and streptococcus lactis to inactive the penicillin and heat treated Different Nitrogen Ruminants sources o f e x p r e s s e d a s pigs carbohydrates crude protein: and t h e i r min. 7% hydrolysates 2. Non-protein nitrogenous compounds 2.1. Urea and 2 . 1 . 1 . U r e a , CO (NH 2) 2 its derivatives technically pure - 2 . 1 . 2 . B i u r e t , (CONH 2) 2NH technically pure - 2.1.3. CO (NH2) Ureaphosphate, H3PO4 technically pure 2 - 2.1.4. (CH 3) 2 (CH) 2 D i u r e i d o i s o - (NHCONH ) 2 2 butane, technically pure - Declaration to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - the name: "Mycelium silage from the production of penicillin" Nitrogen expressed as crude protein - crude ash - moisture animal species or category Declaration to be made on the label or packaging of the com pound feedingstuff: - the name: "Mycelium silage from the production of penicillin" Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of Urea: minimum R u m i n a n t s the product: 97% from the beginning of - the name 'Urea', 'Biuret', rumination ' Biuret: Urcaphosphate' minimum 97% or 'Diureidoisobut Nitrogen: ane', as the minimum 16,5% case may be, Phosphorus: nitrogen minimum 18% level; Nitrogen: and in addition minimum 30% for product Isobutyralde2.1.3, hyde: minimum phosphorus 35% level, animal species or category, approval number Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of compound feedingstuffs: - the name 'Urea', 'Biuret', 'Ureaphosphate ' or 'Diureidoisobutane' as the case may be, [ S.L.437.61 PRODUCTS USED IN ANIMAL NUTRITION 1 2 Name of Name product group product 3 4 5 6 7 7 C o m p o s i t i o n Animal species S p e c i a l o f Designation of C u lt u r e substrate char acteristi cs provisions nutritive principle o r (specifications, of product identity o f if any) micro-organism - amount of the product contained in the feedingstuff, - percentage of the total crude protein provided by non-protein nitrogen, - indication, in the instructions for use, of the level of total non-protein nitrogen which should not be extended in the daily ration of each animal species or category. CH 3 CHOHCOO Whey 2.2. 2.2.1. Ammonium Ammonium NH 4 salts lactate, produced by fermentation with Lactobacillus bulgaricus Nitrogen Ruminants Declarations to expressed as from t h e be made on the crude protein: beginning of l a b e l or minimum 44% rumination packaging of the product: - the name 'Ammonium lactate from fermentation', nitrogen expressed as crude protein, - crude ash, - moisture, animal species or category, approval number Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of compound feedingstuffs: - the name 'Ammonium lactate from fermentation', - amount of product contained in the feedingstuff - percentage of the total crude protein provided by non-protein nitrogen, 8 1 [ S.L.437.61 2 Name of Name product group product PRODUCTS USED IN ANIMAL NUTRITION 3 4 5 6 7 C o m p o s i t i o n Animal species S p e c i a l o f Designation of C u l tu r e substrate characteris tics provisions nutritive principle o r (specifications, of product identity o f if any) micro-organism - indication, in the instructions for use, of the level of total non-protein nitrogen which should not be exceeded in the daily ration of each animal species or category. CH3 COONH4 2.2.2. Ammonium acetate, in aqueuous solution - Ammonium acetate min. 55% R u m i n a n t s , Declarations to from the start be made on the of rumination l a b e l or packaging of the product: - the words: Ammonium acetate, - nitrogen and moisture contents, animal species or category, approval number Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of compound feedingstuffs: - the words: Ammonium acetate - the amount of the product contained in the feedingstuff, - percentage of the total crude protein provided by non-protein nitrogen, - indication in the instructions for use of the level of total non-protein nitrogen which should not be exceeded in the daily ration of each animal species or category.' (NH4 ) 2SO 4 2.2.3 Ammonium sulfate in aqueous solution - Ammonium sulfate: minimum 35% Ruminants Declarations to from the start be made on the of rumination l a b e l or packaging of the product: - the words: Ammonium sulfate, [ S.L.437.61 PRODUCTS USED IN ANIMAL NUTRITION 1 2 Name of Name product group product 3 4 5 6 9 7 C o m p o s i t i o n Animal species S p e c i a l o f Designation of C u lt u r e substrate nutritive char acteristi cs provisions principle o r (specifications, of product identity o f if any) micro-organism - nitrogen and moisture contents, animal species, approval number Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of compound feedingstuffs: - the words: "Ammonium sulfate", - the amount of the product contained in the feedingstuff, - percentage of the total crude protein provided by non-protein nitrogen, - indication in the instructions for use of the level of total non-protein nitrogen which should not be exceeded in the daily ration of each animal species, - in the case of young ruminats, the incorporation rate in the daily ration may not exceed 0,5% Ruminants Declarations to Nitrogen Ammonium salts S u c r o s e , 2.3. By- 2.3.1. t h e be made on the o t h e r molasses, starch e x p r e s s e d a s f r o m Products from C o n c e n t r a t e d a n d beginning of label or p r o d u c t s a n d crude protein: By- nitrogenous the production l i q u i d packaging of minimum 48% rumination their of amino acids Produ ct s fro m compounds the product: Moisture: hydrolysates the production by maximum 28% fermentation o f L g l u t a m i c - the name 'Byacid by Products from fermentation the production with of Lglutamic Corynebacacid' in the case terium of product melassecola 2.3.1; 'By-Products of L-Lysine' in the case of product 2.3.2, nitrogen, expressed as crude protein, - crude ash, - moisture, animal species or category, 10 1 [ S.L.437.61 2 Name of Name product group product PRODUCTS USED IN ANIMAL NUTRITION 3 4 5 6 7 C o m p o s i t i o n Animal species S p e c i a l o f Designation of C u l tu r e substrate characteris tics provisions nutritive principle o r (specifications, of product identity o f if any) micro-organism approval number Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of compound feedingstuffs: - the name 'ByProducts from the production o f L- g lu t a m ic acid' in the case of product 2.3.1; 'By-Products from the production of L-Lysine' in the case of product 2.3.2, - percentage of the total crude protein provided by non-protein nitrogen, - indication, in the instructions for use, of the level of total non-protein nitrogen which should not be exceeded in the daily ration of each animal species or category. Nitrogen Ruminants Ammonium salts S u c r o s e , 2.3.2. the o t h e r molasses, starch e x p r e s s e d a s f r o m Concentrated and beginning of p r o d u c t s a n d crude protein: liquid By- nitrogenous minimum 45% rumination their Prod ucts from compounds hydrolysates the production o f L - Ly s i n e monohydrochloride by fermentation with Brevibacterium lactofermentum [ S.L.437.61 PRODUCTS USED IN ANIMAL NUTRITION 1 2 Name of Name product group product 3 4 5 6 11 7 C o m p o s i t i o n Animal species S p e c i a l o f Designation of C u lt u r e substrate char acteristi cs provisions nutritive principle o r (specifications, of product identity o f if any) micro-organism 3. Amino 3.1.1. DL- CH3S (CH2) acids and their M e t h i o n i n e , 2CH salts technically pure (NH ) COOH 2 3.1. Methionine DL-Methionine: A l l a n i m a l Declarations to minimum 98% species be made on the label or packaging of the product: - the name "DL [CH3S (CH2) 3.1.2. DL-Methionine: R u m i n a n t s L methionine, Dihydrated 2CH minimum 67% f r o m t h e in the case of calcium salt of (NHH2 OH) Formaldehyde: b e g i n n i n g o f products 3.1.1, Nhydroxy COO]2Ca.2H2 O maximum 14% rumination "Dihydrated methyl calcium salt of Calcium: DLMethionine, Nhydroxy minimum 9% technically pure methylDL3.1.3. [ C H 3 S ( C H 2 ) DL-Methionine: Methionine" in M e t h i o n i n e - 2CH minimum 80% the case of zinc, (NH 2) COO]2Zn Zn: product 3.1.2, technically pure maximum "Zincmethio18,5% nine", in the case of product 3.1.3, DLMethionine and moisture contents, animal species or category in the case of products 3.1.2 and 3.1.3, approval number (CH3S (CH2) 3.1.4. C o n c e n t r a t e d 2CH l i q u i d s o d i u m (NH 2) COO) Na DL-Methionine technically pure DL-Methionine: A l l a n i m a l Declarations to minimum 40,0% species be made on the Sodium: label or minimum 6,2% packaging of the product: - the name 'concentrated l iq ui d s od i um DLMethionine' DLMethionine content moisture content approval number (CH2) 3.1.5 DL- CH3S M e t h i o n i n e , 2CH technically pure (NH 2) COOH protected with copolymer vinylpyridinelstyrene DL-Methionine: Dairy cows minimum 65% copolymer vinylpyridine/ styrene: maximum 3% Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - "Protected methionine with copolymer vinylpyridine/ styrene" DLMethionine and moisture contents animal species approval number 12 1 [ S.L.437.61 2 Name of Name product group product 3.2. Lysine PRODUCTS USED IN ANIMAL NUTRITION 3 4 5 6 7 C o m p o s i t i o n Animal species S p e c i a l o f Designation of C u l tu r e substrate characteris tics provisions nutritive principle o r (specifications, of product identity o f if any) micro-organism A l l a n i m a l Declarations to species be made on the label or 3.2.2. NH 2 (CH 2) 4CH S a c c h a r o s e , L-Lysine: packaging of C o n c e n t r a t e d (NH2 ) COOH molasses, starch minimum 60% the product: liquid L-Lysine products and - the name "L(base) their Lysine" in the hydrolysates case of product L-Lysine: 3.2.3. L - NH 2 (CH 2) 4CH 3.2.1, minimum 78% Ly s i n e m o n o - ( N H 2 ) "Concentrated hydrochloride, COOH.HCl liquid L-Lysine technically pure base" in the NH 2 (CH 2) 4CH S a c c h a r o s e , L-Lysine: 3.2.4. case of product Concentrated (NH2) molasses, starch minimum 22,4% 3.2.2, liquid L - COOH.HCl products and "LLy s i n e m o n o their Ly s i n e m o n o hydrochloride hydrolysates hydrochloride" 3.2.5. L - [NH2 (CH2 ) 4CH S u g a r s y r u p , L-Lysine: i n t h e ca s e o f Lysinesulphate (NH2 ) COOH] 2 m o l a s s e s , minimum 40% product 3.2.3, p r o d u c e d b y H2 SO 4 cereals, starch "Concentrated fermentation products and liquid L-Lysine with their monohydroCorynebactehydrolysates chloride" in the rium case of product glutamicum 3.2.4, " L - Ly s i n e sulphate and its By-Products from fermentation", i n t h e ca s e o f product 3.2.5, - L-Lysine and moisture contents approval number 3.2.1. L-Lysine, NH 2 (CH 2) 4CH technically pure (NH2 ) COOH - L-Lysine: minimum 98% 3.2.6. L-Lysine [NH2 (CH2 ) 4CH S u c r o s e LPoultry, pigs phosphate and (NH2 ) COOH] a m m o n i a a n d Threoninenlini its By-Products fish solubles min. 98% produced by L-Lysine: fermentation min. 35% with Phosphorus: Brevibacterium min. 4,3% lactofermentum NRRL B11470 Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - "L-Lysine and moisture content approval number 3.2.7 Mixtures NH 2 (CH 2) 4CH of: (NH2) (
5. a)L - COOHHCl (CH2) Ly s i n e m o n o - C H 3 S hydrochloride, 2CH (NH ) COOH 2 technically pure and, (
6. b)DLMethionine, technically pure protected with copolymer vinylpyridine/ styrene Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of the product: - the name "mixture of Ulysine monohydrochlo ride and DLMethionine protected with copolymer vinylpyridine/ styrene" - L - Ly s i n e , DL-rnethionine and moisture contents animal species approval number L-Lysine + DL- Dairy cows Methionine minimum 50% (including DLMethionine minimum 15%) Copolymer vinylpyridine/ styrene maximum 3% [ S.L.437.61 PRODUCTS USED IN ANIMAL NUTRITION 1 2 Name of Name product group product 3 4 6 7 C o m p o s i t i o n Animal species S p e c i a l o f Designation of C u lt u r e substrate char acteristi cs provisions nutritive principle o r (specifications, of product identity o f if any) micro-organism 3.3. Threonine 3 . 3 . 1 . L - CH3 CH (OH) CH Threonine, (NH 2) COOH technically pure 3.4. Tryptophan 5 13 3.4.1. L- (C8H5NH) T r y p t o p h a n , CH2 CH technically pure (NH 2) COOH - 3.4.2. D L - (C, H, NH) CH, T r y p t o p h a n , CH technically pure (NH,) COOH L-Threonine: minimum 98% A l l a n i m a l Declarations to species be made on the label or packaging of the product: - the name "LThreonine" - L-Threonine and moisture contents approval number L-Tryptophan: minimum 98% A l l a n i m a l Declarations to species be made on the label or packaging of the product: - the name: "LTryptophan" - L-Tryptophan and moisture contents approval number DL-Tryptophan: A l l a n i m a l Declarations to minimum 98% species be made on the label or packaging of the product: - the name: "LTryptophan" - L-Tryptophan and moisture contents approval number 4. Analogues 4.1.1 Hydroxy C H 3 S (CH2) of amino acids a n a l o g u e o f 2CH methionine (OH) COOH 4.1. Analogues of methionine Total of acids: minimum 85% Monomer acid: minimum 65% 4 . 1. 2 C a l c i u m [ C H 3 S ( C H 2 ) salt of hydroxy 2CH a n a l o g u e o f (OH) COO]2Ca methionine Monomer acid: minimum 83% Calcium: minimum 12% A l l a n i m a l Declarations to species be made on the label or packaging of the product: - if appropriate, the name (column 2), - monomer acid and total acids contents in the case of product 4.1.1 and monomer acid content in the case of product 4.1.2, moisture content, animal species approval number Declarations to be made on the label or packaging of compound feedingstuffs: 14 1 [ S.L.437.61 2 Name of Name product group product PRODUCTS USED IN ANIMAL NUTRITION 3 4 5 6 7 C o m p o s i t i o n Animal species S p e c i a l o f Designation of C u l tu r e substrate characteris tics provisions nutritive principle o r (specifications, of product identity o f if any) micro-organism - if appropriate, the name (column 2), - monomer acid and total acids contents in the case of product 4.1.1 and monomer acid cont ent in the case of product 4.1.2, - amount of the product contained in the feedingstuff. The contents laid down or to be declared in accordance with columns 5 and 7 refer to the product as such.