Animal Feed

Italy: Puglia Adopts 2026–2027 Regional Control Plan for Food, Feed, Animal Health and Pesticides

Puglia has extended its official control plan for food, feed, animal health and pesticide use to cover 2026–2027, aligning regional programmes with the EU Official Controls Regulation (Reg (EU) 2017/625) and Italy’s D.Lgs 27/2021.[^1^](https://burp.regione.puglia.it/documents/20135/2757339/DEL_210_2026.pdf/35a74916-bebe-7617-49d2-96a1efc64049?version=1.0&t=1775574271739) Regional health authorities and local ASLs must now update local control plans by June 2026 and prepare extra food‑ and water‑safety inspections for the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games, tightening oversight and compliance expectations across the regional agri‑food and plant‑protection supply chain.[^1^](https://burp.regione.puglia.it/documents/20135/2757339/DEL_210_2026.pdf/35a74916-bebe-7617-49d2-96a1efc64049?version=1.0&t=1775574271739)

10 Apr 2026, 13:29burp.regione.puglia.itIT_75ItalyEuropean Union

EU EFSA Registers Application for L-Tryptophan Feed Additive Produced With Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80530

EFSA has logged an Article 4 application for L-tryptophan produced with Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80530 as a new nutritional feed additive for all animal species under the EU feed additives framework (Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003). If EFSA’s risk assessment is positive and the Commission subsequently authorises the additive, feed and premix manufacturers will have another strain-specific L-tryptophan source to consider, but no new compliance duties arise until that later authorisation step.

10 Apr 2026, 13:00open.efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

EFSA FEEDAP Confirms Efficacy of Benesacc (Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCYC R618) for Poultry Feed Use

EFSA’s FEEDAP Panel has now confirmed, based on new efficacy data, that the feed additive Benesacc (Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCYC R618) is efficacious for chickens and other poultry for fattening or reared for laying when used at 4×10^9 CFU/kg complete feed. This scientific opinion strengthens the case for EU authorisation under the Feed Additives Regulation and signals likely future conditions of use, but it does not yet create new legal obligations until a separate Commission authorisation measure is adopted.

10 Apr 2026, 11:01efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.comEuropean Union

Japan FSCJ Seeks Comments on Draft Food Health Impact Assessment for L-Histidine Hydrochloride Feed Additive

Japan’s Food Safety Commission has released a draft scientific opinion on an L‑histidine hydrochloride feed additive produced from feather/wool protein hydrolysates and is consulting on the findings until 30 April 2026.[^1^][^2^] If finalised, the opinion will underpin MAFF standards enabling this new production route for L‑histidine feed additives, so feed and amino-acid manufacturers should ensure their specifications and quality controls align and consider submitting input during the consultation.[^1^][^2^] [^1^](https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=095260200&Mode=0#:~:text=受付締切日時) [^2^](https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/pcm/download?seqNo=0000311887)

10 Apr 2026, 10:34public-comment.e-gov.go.jpJapan

EFSA Confirms Efficacy of Miya-Gold Feed Additive for Poultry at Reduced Dose

EFSA’s FEEDAP Panel has confirmed, based on three new broiler trials, that the probiotic feed additive **Miya‑Gold (Clostridium butyricum FERM BP‑2789)** remains efficacious for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying and minor poultry species (excluding laying birds) at **1.25×10^8 CFU/kg**, half the currently authorised minimum dose. This strengthens the scientific basis for any future EU decision to lower the legally required inclusion rate under the feed‑additives framework, potentially reducing additive costs for poultry producers while leaving existing authorisation conditions unchanged for now.

10 Apr 2026, 10:18efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.comEuropean Union

EU EFSA Issues Opinion on L‑Lysine Monohydrochloride Feed Additive (Corynebacterium glutamicum CGMCC 23982)

EFSA has issued a positive safety and efficacy opinion for L-lysine monohydrochloride produced via a specific bacterial strain for use in animal feed (April 2026). While supporting market access, the assessment identifies worker safety risks and restricts drinking water applications, signaling specific handling and labeling requirements for future authorization.

9 Apr 2026, 17:30efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/765 on Sampling and Analysis Methods for Official Control of Pesticide Residues in Food and Feed

The EU has adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/765, harmonizing sampling and analysis methods for pesticide residues in food and feed effective January 1, 2027. Companies must align internal quality control and laboratory testing with these new legally binding standards, including specific measurement uncertainty rules, to ensure compliance with Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) during official enforcement.

9 Apr 2026, 14:28eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Adopts Implementing Regulation 2026/765 on Sampling and Analysis Methods for Pesticide Residues in Food and Feed

The EU has adopted Implementing Regulation 2026/765, harmonizing pesticide residue sampling and analysis methods for food and feed from January 1, 2027. Companies should align internal laboratory protocols and quality control with these new binding standards to mitigate the risk of non-compliance during official enforcement actions.

9 Apr 2026, 09:43eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

USITC Schedules Final Phase of AD/CVD Investigations on L-Lysine From China

The USITC has scheduled the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into Chinese animal feed-grade L-lysine, with a hearing set for July 2026. Importers and downstream users should prepare for potential duty orders that could significantly increase the cost of lysine-based feed additives and disrupt existing supply chains.

6 Apr 2026, 16:06federalregister.govUnited States

Rwanda — Draft Standard DRS 635:2026 Fish Feed Premix — Specification

Rwanda has proposed draft standard DRS 635:2026, introducing mandatory compositional, contaminant, and labeling requirements for fish feed premixes. Manufacturers must prepare for rigorous heavy metal and microbiological testing to ensure compliance and maintain market access for aquaculture inputs.

5 Apr 2026, 18:41members.wto.orgRwanda

EU Commission Adopts Regulation 2026/742 Updating MRLs for Cyflufenamid, Fenazaquin and Nicotine

The EU has updated Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for cyflufenamid, fenazaquin, and nicotine in food and feed products, effective April 20, 2026. Businesses must ensure supply chain compliance with revised limits and prepare for significant nicotine MRL reviews scheduled for 2029 and 2030.

1 Apr 2026, 18:40eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Japan MAFF Amends Pesticides Control Act Ministerial Standards for Phytase-Based Feed Calculations

Japan's MAFF has updated the Pesticides Control Act ministerial standards to align phytase-based feed calculation cross-references with current feed additive regulations, effective March 30, 2026. This technical correction ensures regulatory consistency for compound-feed formulations, requiring manufacturers to update internal compliance documentation and calculation tools.

1 Apr 2026, 18:26kanpo.go.jpJapan

Japan MAFF Publishes Amendments to Feed Safety Enforcement Rules and Feed Additive Standards

Japan's MAFF updated feed safety regulations and additive standards on March 30, 2026, introducing a new use category for additives focused on nutrient utilization. Companies must audit product formulations against revised substance specifications and concentration limits to maintain market access for feed and additives in Japan.

1 Apr 2026, 18:26kanpo.go.jpJapan

Japan Notifies Entry Into Force of Revocation of Two Feed Additives (G/SPS/N/JPN/1380/Add.1)

Japan has formally revoked the designation of zinc bacitracin and calcium halofuginone polystyrenesulfonate as feed additives, effective March 30, 2026. Impacted businesses must ensure immediate compliance by reformulating animal feeds and premixes to exclude these substances from their Japanese supply chains.

1 Apr 2026, 18:15docs.wto.orgJapan

Canada Approves Genetically Engineered PRRSV-Resistant Pigs For Food And Feed

Canada approved genetically engineered PRRSV-resistant pigs for food and feed use in January 2026. This alignment with major trading partners facilitates biotech adoption in the food supply chain and confirms that no special labeling is required for these gene-edited products.

1 Apr 2026, 14:42canada.caCanada

EU Commission Extends Transitional Period and Sampling Rules Under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/808 (Regulation (EU) 2026/731)

The EU has extended the transitional period for legacy residue analytical methods until December 31, 2027, while updating sampling protocols for animal products and feed. This extension allows laboratories more time to align with modern validation standards, ensuring continued compliance and consistency in food safety enforcement.

1 Apr 2026, 14:40eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Implementing Regulation 2026/731 Extends Residues Methods Transitional Period and Updates Sampling Under Regulation 2021/808

The EU has extended the transitional period for laboratories to adopt updated residue analysis methods for pharmacologically active substances until 31 December 2027. This extension provides critical operational relief for food safety testing facilities, allowing more time to align validation protocols with EU official control standards without disrupting market access.

1 Apr 2026, 14:34eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Regulation Amending Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 on MRLs for Certain Substances

The European Commission is moving to exempt five substances, including magnesium hydroxide and grape seed extract, from pesticide residue limit (MRL) requirements under Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. This inclusion in Annex IV reduces the regulatory burden for food and feed operators, streamlining market access for products treated with these low-risk substances.

31 Mar 2026, 19:01ec.europa.euEuropean Union

GB FSA/FSS Publish Safety Assessment on Biotin Feed Additive Authorisation Modification (RP2227)

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have issued a positive safety assessment for the renewal and specification update of biotin as a feed additive (March 2026). This confirms continued market access for biotin preparations in Great Britain, provided operators maintain existing worker safety protocols to mitigate high dusting potential.

29 Mar 2026, 19:24science.food.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

GB Notifies WTO of Proposed GB MRLs for Indoxacarb

Great Britain is proposing stricter Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for indoxacarb across food and feed commodities following the pesticide's non-approval. Stakeholders should prepare for tighter compliance thresholds and potential market access challenges as GB aligns its residue limits with the substance's phase-out.

29 Mar 2026, 18:54docs.wto.orgUnited Kingdom