Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/703 of 5 May 2022 concerning the renewal of the authorisation of a preparation of Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544 as a feed additive for weaned piglets, the authorisation for all avian species and categories, amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/897, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2312 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1081 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 333/2010, Regulation (EU) No 184/2011 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/893 (holder of the authorisation: Asahi Biocycle Co. Ltd., represented in the Union by Pen & Tec Consulting S.L.U.) (Text with EEA relevance)
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Renewal of the authorisation
The authorisation of the additive specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘gut flora stabilisers’, is renewed subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.
Amendments to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/897
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/897 is amended as follows: (1) in the title, the words ‘Asahi Calpis Wellness Co. Ltd’ are replaced by the words ‘Asahi Biocycle Co. Ltd.’, and the words ‘ Bacillus subtilis C-3102 (DSM 15544)’ are replaced by the words ‘ Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544’; (2) in the second column of the Annex, ‘Name of the holder of authorisation’, the words ‘Asahi Calpis Wellness Co. Ltd’ are replaced by the words ‘Asahi Biocycle Co. Ltd.’; (3) in the third column of the Annex, ‘Additive’, the words ‘ Bacillus subtilis C-3102 (DSM 15544)’ are replaced by the words ‘ Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544’; (4) in the fourth column of the Annex, ‘Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method’, the words ‘ Bacillus subtilis C-3102 (DSM 15544)’ are replaced by the words ‘ Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544’; (5) in the fifth column of the Annex, Species or category of animal, ‘Laying hens’ is deleted; (6) in the seventh column, ‘Minimum content’, ‘3 × 10 8 ’ is deleted.
Amendments to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2312
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2312 is amended as follows: (1) in the title, the words ‘Asahi Calpis Wellness Co. Ltd’ are replaced by the words ‘Asahi Biocycle Co. Ltd.’ and the words ‘ Bacillus subtilis C-3102 (DSM 15544)’ are replaced by the words ‘ Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544’; (2) in the recitals, the words ‘ Bacillus subtilis C-3102 (DSM 15544)’ are replaced by the words ‘ Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544’; (3) in the second column of the Annex, ‘Name of the holder of authorisation’, the words ‘Asahi Calpis Wellness Co. Ltd’ are replaced by the words ‘Asahi Biocycle Co. Ltd.’; (4) in the third column of the Annex, ‘Additive’, the words ‘ Bacillus subtilis DSM 15544’ are replaced by the words ‘ Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544’; (5) in the fourth column of the Annex, ‘Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method’, in the subparagraphs ‘Additive composition’ and ‘Characterisation of the active substance’ the words ‘ Bacillus subtilis C-3102 DSM 15544’ are replaced by the words ‘ Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544’.
Amendments to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1081
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1081 is amended as follows: (1) in the title, the words ‘Asahi Calpis Wellness Co. Ltd’ are replaced by the words ‘Asahi Biocycle Co. Ltd.’ and the words ‘ Bacillus subtilis C-3102 (DSM 15544)’ are replaced by the words ‘ Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544’; (2) in the recitals, the words ‘ Bacillus subtilis C-3102 (DSM 15544)’ are replaced by the words ‘ Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544’; (3) in the second column of the Annex, ‘Name of the holder of authorisation’, the words ‘Asahi Calpis Wellness Co. Ltd’ are replaced by the words ‘Asahi Biocycle Co. Ltd.’; (4) in the third column of the Annex, ‘Additive’, the words ‘ Bacillus subtilis C-3102 (DSM 15544)’ are replaced by ‘ Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544’; (5) in the fourth column of the Annex, ‘Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method’, the words ‘ Bacillus subtilis C-3102 (DSM 15544)’ are replaced by the words ‘ Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544’.
Transitional period
1. The additive specified in the Annex to this Regulation, as well as in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/897, in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2312, in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1081 and in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/893, and premixtures containing it, which are produced and labelled before 26 November 2022 in accordance with the rules applicable before 26 May 2022 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted. 2. Compound feed and feed materials containing the additive specified in the Annex to this Regulation, as well as in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/897, in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2312, in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1081 and in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/893, which are produced and labelled before 26 May 2023 in accordance with the rules applicable before 26 May 2022 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted if they are intended for food-producing animals. 3. Compound feed and feed materials containing the additive specified in the Annex to this Regulation, as well as in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/897and in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2312 which are produced and labelled before 26 May 2024 in accordance with the rules applicable before 26 May 2022 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted if they are intended for non food-producing animals.
Repeal
Regulation (EU) No 333/2010, Regulation (EU) No 184/2011 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/893 are repealed.
Entry 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.
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: zootechnical additives. Functional group: gut flora stabilisers 4b1820 Asahi Biocycle Co. Ltd, represented in the Union by Pen & Tec Consulting S.L.U. Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544 Additive composition Preparation of Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544 containing a minimum of 1 × 10 10 CFU/g Solid form Weaned piglets All avian species and categories - 3 × 10 8 3 × 10 8 - 1. In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment shall be indicated. 2. May be used in feed containing the permitted coccidiostats for each avian species and categories. 3. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from its 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 eye and breathing protection. 26 May 2032 Characterisation of the active substance Viable spores of Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544 Analytical method ( 1 ) Enumeration: spread plate method using tryptone soya agar (EN 15784) Identification: pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). ( 1 ) 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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