Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/404 of 24 February 2026 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of 6-phytase produced with Komagataella phaffii CGMCC 7.370 as a feed additive for porcine species, poultry and ornamental birds (holder of authorisation: Victory Enzymes GmbH)
Data as of 2026-07-04 · Compiled from an official source version. Later amendments or repeals may not be reflected; the official text prevails. · Read the official text ↗
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.
ANNEX Identification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Name of the 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 feed with a moisture content of 12 % Category: zootechnical additives. Functional group: digestibility enhancers. 4a64 Victory Enzymes GmbH 6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) Additive composition Preparation of 6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26), produced with Komagataella phaffii CGMCC 7.370, having a minimum activity of: Solid form: 50 000 U ( 1 ) /g additive. Liquid form: 5 000 U/g additive. Characterisation of the active substance 6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26), produced with Komagataella phaffii CGMCC 7.370 Analytical method ( 2 ) For the quantification of phytase activity in the feed additive, premixtures and compound feed: — colorimetric method based on the enzymatic reaction of phytase on the phytate - EN ISO 30024. Poultry for laying or reproduction - 1 000 U - 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 and skin protective equipment. 17.3.2036 Poultry for fattening and reared for laying or reproduction 500 U Ornamental birds 500 U Sows and boars of porcine species 500 U Piglets of porcine species Porcine species for fattening and reared for reproduction 750 U ( 1 ) One phytase unit (U) is the amount of enzyme that liberates 1 μmol of inorganic phosphate per minute from sodium phytate at 37 °C, pH 5,5. ( 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 .
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