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 feed 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: zootechnical additives. Functional group: digestibility enhancers | |||||||||
| 4a43 | Novozymes A/S | Protease (EC 3.4.21.62) | Additive compositionPreparation of protease produced by Bacillus licheniformis DSM 33099 having a minimum activity of 600 000 NFPnote/g.Solid form.Characterisation of the active substanceProtease (EC 3.4.21.62, also known as ‘subtilisin’) produced by Bacillus licheniformis DSM 33099.Analytical methodnoteFor the determination of the protease activity in the feed additive, premixtures and compound feed: colorimetric methods based the enzymatic reaction of protease on the N-Succinyl-Ala-Ala-Pro-Phe p-nitroanilide substrate. | All poultry species for fatteningAll poultry species reared for laying or reared for breeding | — | 30000 NFP | — | 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 the potential risks resulting from their 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. | 26 March 2034 |
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