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THE 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:
(1)Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such an authorisation.
(2)In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted for the authorisation of a preparation of endo–1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Komagataella phaffii ATCC PTA-127053 as a feed additive. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.
(3)The application concerns the authorisation of a preparation of endo–1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Komagataella phaffii ATCC PTA-127053 as a feed additive for all poultry species, requesting that additive to be classified in the category ‘zootechnical additives’ and in the functional group ‘digestibility enhancers’.
(4)The use of that preparation of endo–1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Komagataella phaffii ATCC PTA-127053 has already been authorised for all laying poultry by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/668note based on the conclusions of the opinion of 29 June 2022note of the European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’).
(5)The Authority concluded in its opinions of 29 June 2022 and 11 May 2023note that, under the proposed conditions of use, the preparation of endo–1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Komagataella phaffii ATCC PTA-127053 is safe for all poultry species, consumers and the environment. It also concluded that the preparation of endo–1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Komagataella phaffii ATCC PTA-127053 is not irritant to the eyes and skin but should be considered a dermal and a respiratory sensitiser. The Authority further concluded that the preparation of endo–1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Komagataella phaffii ATCC PTA-127053 has the potential to be efficacious for all poultry species under the proposed conditions of use. It did not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring. The Authority also verified the report on the methods of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.
(6)In view of the above, the Commission considers that the preparation of endo–1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Komagataella phaffii ATCC PTA-127053 satisfies the conditions for authorisation provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised for all poultry species for fattening, breeding, and reared for laying or breeding. In addition, the Commission considers that appropriate protective measures should be taken to prevent adverse effects on the health of the users of the additive.
(7)The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1Authorisation#
The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘digestibility enhancers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.
Article 2Entry 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 | |||||||||
| 4a36 | Kemin Europa N.V. | Endo–1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) | Additive compositionPreparation of endo–1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Komagataella phaffii ATCC PTA-127053 with a minimum activity of 3000000 Unote/g.Solid form.Characterisation of the active substanceEndo–1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced by Komagataella phaffii ATCC PTA-127053.Analytical method noteFor the determination of endo–1,4-beta-xylanase in the feed additive: colorimetric method based on the enzymatic hydrolysis of endo–1,4-beta-xylanase on the beechwood xylan substrate.For the determination of endo–1,4-beta-xylanase in premixtures and compound feed: colorimetric method based on the enzymatic reaction of endo–1,4-beta-xylanase on the azurine cross-linked wheat arabinoxylan substrate. | All poultry species for fatteningAll poultry species reared for laying or breeding | – | 30000 U | – | 1.In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, 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 by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal breathing and skin protective equipment. | 8 January 2034 |
| All poultry species for breeding | 45000 U |
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