law://eu/reg/2015/47@2026-11-13THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutritionnote, and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
| Identification number of the additive | Name of the holder of authorisation | Additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | Minimum content | Maximum content | Other provisions | End of period of authorisation |
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| Units of activity/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % | |||||||||
| 4a21 | DSM Nutritional products Ltd, represented by DSM Nutritional Products Sp. Z.o.o | alpha-amylaseEC 3.2.1.1 | Additive compositionPreparation of alpha-amylase produced by Bacillus licheniformis (DSM 21564) having a minimum activity of:solid form: 160 KNU/g;liquid form: 240 KNU/g.Characterisation of the active substancealpha-amylase EC 3.2.1.1 produced by Bacillus licheniformis (DSM 21564).Analytical methodnoteDetermination of alpha-amylase:Colorimetric method based on the quantification of the dyed fragments produced by the action of alpha-amylase on red starch substrates. | Dairy cows | — | 300 KNU | — | 1.In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage conditions and stability to pelleting.2.For use up to the 14th week of lactation.3.For safety: breathing protection glasses and gloves shall be used during handling. | 4 February 2025 |
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