According to the Official Journal of the European Union,onMarch12,2026,the European Commission adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/528, approving patchouli essential oil (patchouli essential oil) as a feed additive for all animals, pursuant to Regulation (

According to the conditions specified in the attachment, this additive is authorized as a feed additive belonging to the category of "sensory additives", with the functional group of "flavoring compounds". The authorization expiration date is2036year4month1day. This regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day after the date of its publication.