Article 1Authorisation#
The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘other zootechnical additives’, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit of activity/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % | |||||||||
| Category: zootechnical additives. Functional group: other zootechnical additives (improvement of laying performance) | |||||||||
| 4d16 | Novozymes A/S | Muramidase (EC 3.2.1.17) | Additive compositionPreparation of muramidase (EC 3.2.1.17) produced with Trichoderma reesei DSM 32338 having a minimum activity of 60 000 LSU(F)note/g.Solid and liquid forms.Characterisation of the active substanceMuramidase (EC 3.2.1.17, also known as ‘lysozyme’) produced with Trichoderma reesei DSM 32338Analytical methodnoteFor the quantification of muramidase: fluorescence-based enzyme assay method that determines the enzyme-catalyzed depolymerisation of a fluorescein-labelled peptidoglycan preparation at pH 6,0 and 30 °C. | Laying hens | — | 30000 LSU(F) | 60000 LSU(F) | 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 their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal skin and breathing protective equipment, as well as personal eye protective equipment for the solid form of the additive. | 19 February 2035 |
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