APPENDIX II
DEFINITION OF FEED ADDITIVES, PRAGRAPHS 11 AND 12
(DRAFT CODE OF PRACTICE ON GOOD ANIMAL FEEDING)
(Step 8 of the Procedure)

Section 3 - Definitions
Feed Additives: ⁽¹⁾ Any intentionally added ingredient not normally consumed as feed by itself, whether or not it has a nutritive value, which affects the characteristics of feed or animal products.
⁽¹⁾ Microorganisms, enzymes, acidity regulators, trace elements, vitamins and other products fall within the scope of this definition depending on the purpose of use and method of administration.
Section 4.2 - Labelling
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This sub section does not apply to labelling of feed and feed ingredients derived from modern biotechnology⁽¹⁾ .
⁽¹⁾ Whether and how to label animal feed and feed ingredients derived from modern biotechnology awaits developments on food labelling, being considered by the Codex Committee on Food Labelling.
Section 4.3 Traceability/Product Tracing⁽¹⁾ and Record Keeping of Feed and Feed Ingredients
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Traceability/product tracing of feed and feed ingredients, including additives, should be enabled by proper record keeping for timely and effective withdrawal or recall of products if known or probable adverse effects on consumer health are identified. Records should be maintained and readily available regarding the production, distribution and use of feed and feed ingredients to facilitate the prompt trace-back of feed and feed ingredients to the immediate previous source and trace-forward to the next subsequent recipients if known or probable adverse effects on consumers health are identified ⁽²⁾.
⁽¹⁾ As appropriate, the definition of Traceability/Product Tracing developed by the Codex Committee on General Principles (CCGP) applies.
⁽²⁾ Development of detailed measures on traceability/product tracing should await the conclusion of discussions on traceability/product tracing in the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS).