European Commission 23 July 2018, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1039 of 23 July 2018 concerning the authorisation of Copper(II) diacetate monohydrate, Copper(II) carbonate dihydroxy monohydrate, Copper(II) chloride dihydrate, Copper(II) oxide, Copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate, Copper(II) chelate of amino acids hydrate, Copper(II) chelate of protein hydrolysates, Copper(II) chelate of glycine hydrate (solid) and Copper(II) chelate of glycine hydrate (liquid) as feed additives for all animal species and amending Regulations (EC) No 1334/2003, (EC) No 479/2006 and (EU) No 349/2010 and Implementing Regulations (EU) No 269/2012, (EU) No 1230/2014 and (EU) 2016/2261 (Text with EEA relevance.)

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The Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1039 authorizes various copper compounds as nutritional additives for all animal species, establishing specific conditions of use, including a prohibition on their use in drinking water. Key provisions include the deletion of previous authorizations for certain copper compounds and the establishment of maximum copper content levels in feed for different animal species. The regulation is applicable across all Member States and will enter into force twenty days after publication, allowing a transitional period for compliance with the new requirements.AI