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.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union .
ANNEXSupplementary provisions
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
4b1825
Lactosan GmbH & Co. KG
Bacillus subtilis
DSM 28343
Additive composition
Preparation of Bacillus subtilis DSM 28343 containing a minimum of 1 Γ 10 10 CFU/g of additive
Solid form
Characterisation of the active substance
Viable spores of Bacillus subtilis DSM 28343
Analytical method
Β ( 1 )
For identification of Bacillus subtilis DSM 28343 in the feed additive, premixtures and feedingstuffs:
β
Identification: Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE)
For enumeration of Bacillus subtilis DSM 28343 in the feed additive, premixtures and feedingstuffs:
β
Enumeration: Spread plate method using tryptone soya agar β EN 15784
Piglets (weaned)
β
1 Γ 10 9
β
1.
In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment shall be indicated.
2.
For use in weaned piglets up to 35 kg of body weight.
3.
For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks 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.
20.8.2028
( 1 ) Β Β Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports