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Feed Safety

EU Authorises Nutmeg Essential Oil as Sensory Additive in Animal Feed for All Species

The European Commission has formally authorised nutmeg essential oil (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) as a sensory additive in animal feed for all species under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2076, adopted on 17 September 2026. Feed manufacturers across the EU may now incorporate the ingredient subject to the technical conditions and dosage requirements set out in the regulation.

By Feedsoft News1 min read

The European Commission has authorised the use of nutmeg essential oil, derived from Myristica fragrans Houtt., as a sensory additive in feed for all animal species, according to a regulation published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 18 September 2026.

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2076, adopted on 17 September 2026, establishes the conditions under which feed manufacturers operating in the EU may incorporate the ingredient into compound feed, including applicable dosage requirements and product safety standards.

The measure affects feed manufacturers, livestock farmers, and operators across the EU animal feed sector, according to the regulatory summary published by CambiosLegales.

The authorisation adds nutmeg essential oil to the list of permitted sensory feed additives in the EU. Details of specific dosage limits and further technical conditions are set out in the full text of the regulation, which is accessible via the Official Journal of the EU (OJ:L_202602076).

Prepared with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team.

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