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On August 5, Regulation (EU) 2022/1375 of the European Commission came into force, regarding the denial of authorization of ethoxyquin as a feed additive belonging to the functional group of antioxidants.
It is possible to add secondary antioxidants such as ascorbic acid, citric acid, lecithin or flavonoids, which have a synergistic effect together with tocopherols, since they act as regenerators of the primary antioxidant, once it has been used to cut the chain reaction. Taking this into account, we can assume that it is possible to use lower doses of tocopherols when they are combined with other complementary antioxidants.
Let's face it, we are at an important crossroads. It is no secret that overconsumption of the earth's resources (along with the amount of waste produced) is having a detrimental impact on our planet. In addition, climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss and the persistence of hunger and malnutrition have shown us that it is time for all of us to build a more resilient system.