Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 245 2004 in Riga on April 6 (Mon. No 19, 36) provisions on Latvia authorised feed additives, proteins derived from bacteria, yeast (except for the yeast, which cultivated on vegetable or animal origin substrate), algae and mushrooms, the lowest amino acid fermentation by-products, amino acids, salts and amino acids amino acid analogues, the procedures for the authorisation and chain Issued in accordance with the law of animal feed 15. the first paragraph of article i. General questions 1. determines the permitted in Latvia : 1.1. feed additives and their registration and movement;
1.2. the protein derived from bacteria, yeast (except for the yeast, which cultivated on vegetable or animal origin substrate), algae and mushrooms, the lowest fermentation by-products amino acids, amino acids, salts and amino acids amino acid analogs (bioproteīn), as well as the registration and movement.
2. the rules shall not apply to: a substances and substances 2.1 preparations used for food or feed or processing, to achieve a certain technological purpose, and which produces residues in the final product. These residues may not pose risk to human or animal health and the environment, as well as technological effect on the finished product;
2.2. in the case of veterinary medicinal products, with the exception of coccidiostats, if used as feed additives.
II. Additives in feedingstuffs 3. Latvia shall distribute a list of permitted additives (annex 1) that nutrient supplements.
4. in Latvia authorised feed additives meet this provision 1. the requirements set out in the annex, and their presence can control laboratory, analyzing, of additives in feedingstuffs, premixtures, compound feedingstuffs or, where appropriate, in feed materials.
5. to feed additives not adversely affect human and animal health or the environment, nor harm the consumer by impairing the quality of foodstuffs of animal origin, it is necessary to respect the conditions of use of the additive.
6. Food additives shall not be used for prevention or treatment of the disease. This condition does not apply to the Group of coccidiostats additives.
7. Feed additives may be used only for scientific research purposes, if they are not mentioned: 6.6. the provisions of annex 1;
7.2. it is not allowed to use certain animal species or age groups;
7.3. the higher doses than is provided in annex 1 of these rules.
8. food and veterinary service (hereinafter service) monitors this provision of paragraph 7 of scientific studies and controlled to such additives in feedingstuffs do not come into the food chain.
9. Feed additives not mentioned in annex 1 of these regulations, or the rules referred to in annex 1 of the new additive uses shall be recorded according to European Union law of the procedures laid down.
10. Additives in feedingstuffs minimum and maximum allowed quantity has been calculated, assuming that the full feed moisture is 12%.
11. If the natural feed ingredients include a feed additive, the total quantity of additives in the compound feedingstuff must not exceed this provision in annex 1 the maximum allowable quantity.
12. feed additives and premixtures shall distribute only the manufacturer's original packaging.
13. Additives in feedingstuffs and premixtures may be used and compound feedingstuffs containing additives or premixtures may distribute only the person who has been recognised or established service in accordance with the requirements laid down in legislation on animal feed business recognition and registration of persons, as well as animal food chain stakeholders.
14. The levels of antibiotics, coccidiostats and growth promoters in feed additive group as well as you can, selenium, vitamin A or D in the manufacture of compound feedingstuffs must only be used in the form of premixtures. If this provision is set out in annex 1, the feed additive allowed to mix directly feed service make sure that the feed manufacturing technology lets you mix the additives in feedingstuffs, and include one of the following listings: 14.1. manufacturers of feedingstuffs who are allowed to compound feed directly to the levels of antibiotics, coccidiostats and growth promoters group of additives in feedingstuffs;
14.2. feed manufacturers who are allowed to compound feedingstuffs can directly add, selenium, vitamin A and D.
15. The levels of antibiotics, coccidiostats and growth promoters in feed additive group as well as copper, selenium, vitamin A or D premixtures containing concentrations of compound feedingstuffs must be not less than 0.2% of the total weight of the mixture.
16. a service may allow to manufacture compound feedingstuffs containing premixtures concentration not less than 0.05% by weight of the total weight of the compound feedingstuff if it allows the quantitative and qualitative premixtures and if the feed business person: 16.1 you can ensure that the quantity of additives in compound feedingstuffs not exceeding these regulations set maximum levels in feed quality (annex 1);
16.2. you can ensure a homogenous pre-mix feed of intervention;
16.3. Services is recognised in accordance with the requirements laid down in legislation on animal feed business recognition and registration of persons, as well as animal feed business operators;
10.2. it is included in the list of manufacturers of compound feedingstuffs authorised in feedingstuffs in the mix not less than 0.05% of the total feed premixtures, the weight of the mixture.
17. Premixtures and feedingstuffs may be used in the production of a number of additives in feedingstuffs, where a mixture of ingredients not mutually unwanted physical, chemical or biological exposure and it is necessary to achieve the specific objectives of the meals.
18. If these provisions 1. unless specified otherwise in annex, is prohibited in the manufacture of the premixtures mix: 18.1. antibiotics with other groups of the same additives or growth promoters additives in the Group;
18.2. growth promoters with other groups of the same additives or with a group of antibiotic feed additives;
18.3. coccidiostats with antibiotics or growth promoters where coccidiostats also uses, as an antibiotic or as a growth promoter in the same species or group;
18.4. a similar exposure to coccidiostats;
18.5. antibiotics, growth promoters or coccidiostatics with micro-organisms.
19. If supplementary dilute as indicated in the instructions for use, the quantity of additives in the compound feedingstuff must not exceed this provision in annex 1 the maximum allowed quantity full feed.
20. Antibiotics, growth promoters, coccidiostats, vitamin D or the amount of antioxidants in supplementary feedingstuffs may exceed this provision in annex 1 feed additives the maximum allowed quantity of wholesome food, if the service is allowed to distribute such feedingstuffs in accordance with one of the following: 20.1. antibiotics, growth promoters or the maximum quantity of vitamin D in complementary feedingstuffs may not be more than five times greater than that of the provisions laid down in annex 1 feed additives the maximum allowed quantity full feed;
20.2. the quantity of additives in complementary feedingstuffs may not exceed the following standards: 20.2.1. antibiotics and growth promoters, 1000 mg/kg (except for fed cattle);
20.2.2. antibiotics and growth stimulants for cattle fattening — 2000 mg/kg;
20.2.3. antioxidant and the quantity of the coccidiostat — up to five times greater than that of the provisions laid down in annex 1 feed additives the maximum allowed quantity full feed;
20.2.4.: 200000 IU vitamin D/kg.
21. If complementary feedingstuffs distributed according to the provisions of paragraph 19 of these conditions, it must contain also other feed materials (e.g. minerals) and may be the only non animal species specified in the marking.
22. the service may temporarily prohibit or restrict the use of the additive, if the latest research or new assessment of existing research suggests that the feed additive, or its use in certain circumstances is dangerous to human or animal health or to the environment.
23. the service shall immediately inform the other Member States of the European Union and the European Commission on the rules referred to in paragraph 22 of the decision and the reasons therefor.
24. Additives in feedingstuffs, premixtures and compound feedingstuffs containing additives in feedingstuffs, shall be marked according to the requirements of legislation on the labelling of animal feed.
25. Service: 25.1. monitor the feed of additives, premixtures and feedingstuffs containing premixtures or compound feedingstuffs for compliance with the requirements of this regulation;
25.2. provide sampling and laboratory identifies a feed additive under the food chain monitoring program.
III. 26. Bioproteīn Bioproteīn are used as feedingstuffs or in feedingstuffs stir as direct or indirect protein sources.
27. in Latvia is authorized to manufacture, distribute, and use the bioproteīn or the feed, which is made up of bioproteīn if they: 27.1. meeting the requirements of this regulation and are included in the list of allowed bioproteīn (annex 2);
27.2. labels corresponding to the requirements set out in annex 2 of these rules and regulations for the labelling of animal feed;
16.3. provide the animal with nitrogen;

27.4. subject to the terms of use, any adverse effects on human and animal health or the environment, nor harm the consumer by impairing the quality of foodstuffs of animal origin.
28. If the bioproteīn are not included in this provision in annex 2, it can only be used for scientific research.
29. the service monitored the provision referred to in paragraph 28 of the scientific research and control, to bioproteīn not got into the food chain.
30. Bioproteīn, other than those referred to in annex 2 of these regulations, or bioproteīn referred to in annex 2 of the new usage is recorded in European Union law of the procedures laid down.
31. the service may temporarily prohibit or restrict the bioproteīn or bioproteīn of the use of feed containing, if the latest research or new studies of existing assessment shows that bioproteīn or its use under certain circumstances is dangerous to human or animal health or to the environment.
32. the service shall immediately inform the other Member States of the European Union and the European Commission on the rules referred to in paragraph 31 of the decision and the reasons therefor.
33. the service monitor bioproteīn and bioproteīn-containing feed compliance with the requirements of this regulation and provide a sampling of the stall in accordance with the food chain monitoring program.
IV. final question 34. provisions shall enter into force on 1 May 2004.
Informative reference to European Union directives, the regulations include provisions deriving from Council 23 November 1970 directive 70/524/EEC concerning additives in feedingstuffs and the Council of 30 June 1982 of Directive 82/471/EEC concerning certain products used in animal nutrition.
Prime Minister i. Emsis Minister of Agriculture m. Roze Editorial Note: rules shall enter into force on 1 May 2004.
1. the annex to Cabinet of Ministers on 6 April 2004 the Regulation No 245 agricultural Minister m. rose