Composition Audit: Analysis of Hemp Oil and Alpha-Tocopherol

🔎 Hemp Oil: Regulation and Status in Animal Nutrition

Hemp oil is defined in the raw material catalogue as an oil obtained by pressing hemp (Cannabis sativa) and has a THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) content of less than 0.2%.

Due to its lipid content, this oil is used to meet the nutritional needs of animals.

Regulatory status: Approved raw material for animal feed – Listed in the raw material catalogue (entry 2.22.3).

⚠️ Caution: This oil may naturally contain CBD (cannabidiol). Currently, CBD as a substance is not authorized in animal feed. The addition of CBD to the formula is prohibited.

Alpha-Tocopherol: Regulatory Status in Animal Nutrition

Alpha-tocopherol is an antioxidant used in many formulations.

• ts technological function grants it the status of a technological additive.
• Regulatory status: Authorized additive in animal feed – Listed in the additives register (No. 1b307), it is approved as an antioxidant for all animal species.

Conclusion

Ensure Compliance with Composition Requirements to Avoid Non-Conformities

A composition audit is crucial to guarantee the regulatory compliance of ingredients in animal nutrition.

✅ Hemp oil is authorized as a raw material, but the addition of CBD is currently prohibited.
✅ Alpha-tocopherol is authorized as a technological additive for all animal species.

Verifying the compliance of ingredients before market placement helps prevent sanctions and ensures the safety of products.