Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/992 of 9 July 2020 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of 6-phytase, produced by Aspergillus niger (DSM 25770) as feed additive for all avian species for laying (holder of the authorisation BASF SE) (Text with EEA relevance)
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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.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
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 Units of activity/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: digestibility enhancers. 4a27 BASF SE 6-Phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) Additive composition Preparation of 6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) produced by Aspergillus niger (DSM 25770) with a minimum content of: Solid form: 5 000 FTU ( 1 ) /g Liquid form: 5 000 FTU/g ----------------- Characterisation of active substance 6-phytase produced by Aspergillus niger (DSM 25770) ----------------- Analytical method ( 2 ) For quantification of phytase activity in the feed additive: — colorimetric method based on the enzymatic reaction of phytase on the phytate. For the quantification of phytase activity in premixtures: — colorimetric method based on the enzymatic reaction of phytase on the phytate – VDLUFA 27.1.3. For the quantification of phytase activity in feedingstuffs: — colorimetric method based on the enzymatic reaction of phytase on the phytate – EN ISO 30024. All avian species for laying - 200 FTU - 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 skin and breathing protection. 30.7.2030 ( 1 ) 1 FTU is the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 micromole of inorganic phosphate per minute from sodium phytate at pH 5,5 and 37 °C. ( 2 ) 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
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