| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit of activity/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % | |||||||||
| Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: digestibility enhancers | |||||||||
| 4a1640 | Genencor International B.V. | 6-phytaseEC 3.1.3.26 | Additive compositionPreparation of 6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26)produced by Schizosaccharomycespombe (ATCC 5233) having a minimum activity of:10 000 FTUnote /gLiquid and solid coated form-----------Characterisation of the active substance:6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) produced by Schizosaccharomyces pombe (ATCC 5233)-----------Analytical methodnoteDetermination of 6-phytase in feed additive: colorimetric method based on the quantification of inorganic phosphate released by the enzyme from sodium phytate.Determination of 6-phytase in premixtures and feedingstuff: colorimetric method based on the quantification of inorganic phosphate released by the enzyme from sodium phytate (after dilution with heat-treated whole grain flour) (EN ISO 30024) | All avian species other than laying birds | — | 250 FTU | — | 1. In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment shall be indicated.2. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from its use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection. | 26 February 2030 |
| All avian species for laying | — | 150 FTU | — | ||||||
| Piglets(weaned)Pigs for fattening | — | 250 FTU | — | ||||||
| All porcine species other than weaned piglets and pigs for fattening | — | 500 FTU | — |
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