Authorisation
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.
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.
ANNEXSupplementary provisions
ANNEX
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
Units of activity/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %
Category: zootechnical additives. Functional group: digestibility enhancers
4a19
AB Enzymes
Finland Oy
6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26)
Additive composition
Preparation of 6-phytase produced with Trichoderma reesei CBS 126897 having a minimum activity of: 5 000 FTU ( 1 ) /g.
Solid forms and liquid forms
Characterisation of the active substance
6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) produced with Trichoderma reesei CBS 126897
Analytical method
( 2 )
For the determination of 6-phytase in the feed additive, premixtures and compound feed:
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colorimetric method based on the enzymatic reaction of 6-phytase on the phytate – EN ISO 30024.
Salmonids
Ornamental fish
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500 FTU
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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 the 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 breathing protective equipment.
19 February 2035
Other fin fish
2 500 FTU
( 1 ) One phytase unit (FTU) is the quantity of enzyme that liberates 1 μmol of inorganic phosphate per minute from sodium phytate at 37 °C, pH 5,5, under standard assay conditions.
( 2 ) Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/eurl-fa-eurl-feed-additives/eurl-fa-authorisation/eurl-fa-evaluation-reports_en