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Article 1Renewal of the authorisation#
The authorisation of the preparation of 6-phytase produced by Aspergillus oryzae DSM 33699, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘digestibility enhancers’, is renewed subject to the conditions laid down in the Annex.
Article 2Repeal of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 837/2012#
Implementing Regulation (EU) No 837/2012 is repealed.
Article 3Transitional measures#
1.The preparation specified in the Annex and premixtures containing that preparation, which are produced and labelled before 23 January 2024 in accordance with the rules applicable before 23 July 2023 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted.
2.Compound feed and feed materials containing the preparation specified in the Annex, which are produced and labelled before 23 July 2024 in accordance with the rules applicable before 23 July 2023 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted.
Article 4Entry into force#
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units of activity/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % | |||||||||
| Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: digestibility enhancers | |||||||||
| 4a18i | Novozymes A/S | 6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) | Additive compositionPreparation of 6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) produced by Aspergillus oryzae DSM 33699 with a minimum activity of:10000 FYTnote/g in solid form,20000 FYT/g in liquid formCharacterisation of the active substance6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) produced by Aspergillus oryzae DSM 33699Analytical methodnoteFor the quantification of phytase activity in the feed additive: colorimetric method based on the enzymatic reaction of phytase on the phytate – VDLUFA 27.1.4;For the quantification of phytase activity in premixtures: colorimetric method based on the enzymatic reaction of phytase on the phytate – VDLUFA 27.1.3;For the quantification of phytase activity in compound feeds: colorimetric method based on the enzymatic reaction of phytase on the phytate – EN ISO 30024. | PoultryPiglets (weaned)Pigs for fatteningSows | — | 500 FYT | — | 1.In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, the storage temperature, storage life, 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 by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal breathing, eye and skin protective equipment. | 23 July 2033 |
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