Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) 2019/4 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing specific maximum levels of cross-contamination of antimicrobial active substances in non-target feed and methods of analysis for these substances in feed (Text with EEA relevance)

The purpose of this Delegated Regulation is to supplement Regulation (EU) 2019/4 (Medicated Feed Regulation) by establishing, as regards the 24 antimicrobial active substances, specific maximum levels of cross-contamination for these substances in non-target feed and methods of analysis for these antimicrobial active substances in feed.The maximum levels of cross-contamination are based on scientific risk assessments carried out by the European Food Safety Authority. The European Union Reference Laboratory for feed additives recommended methods of analysis for the above-mentioned 24 antimicrobial active substances in feed.A cross-contamination level in non-target feed of 1% of the active substance in the medicated feed is proposed, based on experiences gained and representing a good balance between:·       the control of antimicrobial resistance and the levels causing effects on growth promotion or increased yield, based on the scientific opinions of the Authority;·       feasibility for the feed industry;·       enforceability by competent authorities.Stricter limits are needed e.g. after the production of medicated feed for fish and to avoid residues in certain food. Furthermore, limits should apply in non-target feed in case of flushing with feed materials after production of medicated feed.