Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2275 of 8 December 2017 concerning the authorisation of a new use of the preparation of Lactobacillus acidophilus (CECT 4529) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening (holder of the authorisation Centro Sperimentale del Latte) (Text with EEA relevance. )
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2275 of 8 December 2017 concerning the authorisation of a new use of the preparation of Lactobacillus acidophilus (CECT 4529) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening (holder of the authorisation Centro Sperimentale del Latte) (Text with EEA relevance. )
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The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category βzootechnical additivesβ and to the functional group βgut flora stabilisersβ, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.
ANNEX
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
CFU/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %
Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: gut flora stabilisers
4b1715
Centro Sperimentale del latte
Lactobacillus acidophilus CECT 4529
Additive composition:
Preparation of Lactobacillus acidophilus CECT 4529 containing a minimum of: 5Β ΓΒ 10 10 CFU/g of additive (solid form).
Characterisation of the active substance:
Viable cells of Lactobacillus acidophilus CECT 4529.
Analytical method
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Enumeration: spread plate method using MRS agar (EN 15787).
Identification: Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE).
Chickens for fattening
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1 Γ 10 9
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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 their 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 eyes, skin and breathing protection.
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( 1 ) Β Β Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the European Union Reference Laboratory for Feed Additives: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports