
Article 1 
The substance naringin specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘sensory additives’ and to the functional group ‘flavouring compounds’ is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.
Article 2 
Feed containing naringin shall be labelled in accordance with this Regulation at the latest by 25 May 2013.
However, feed containing naringin which has been labelled in accordance with Directive 70/524/EEC before 25 May 2013 may continue to be placed on the market until stocks are exhausted.
Article 3 
Existing stocks of naringin and of feed containing naringin at the date of entry into force of this Regulation may continue to be placed on the market and used under the conditions of Directive 70/524/EEC until they are exhausted.
Article 4 
This Regulation shall enter into force on 25 November 2012.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 24 September 2012.
For the Commission
The President
José Manuel BARROSO
ANNEX

Identification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Additive Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisation
mg of active substance/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %
Category of sensory additives. Functional group: flavouring compounds
2b16058 — Naringin 
 Additive composition
Naringin
 Characterisation of the active substance
Naringin
Extracted from citrus fruits
Purity: min. 90 %
(2S)-4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one,7-((2-O-(6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl) oxy)-2,3-dihydro-5- hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)
Chemical formula: C27H32O14
CAS number 10236-47-2
FLAVIS 16.058
 Method of analysis
For the determination of naringin in the feed additive:
high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method coupled to an UV detector (European Pharmacopeia monograph 2.2.29). All animal species — — — 
1.. In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage temperature, storage life, and stability to pelleting.
2.. Recommended use up to 5 mg/kg complete feedingstuff.
3.. For safety: breathing, eye and skin protection shall be used during handling. 25 November 2022
