http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/eur/2020/2121

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2121

of 16 December 2020

concerning the authorisation of a preparation of 6-phytase produced by Komagataella phaffii DSM 32854 as a feed additive for all poultry species, ornamental birds, piglets, pigs for fattening, sows and minor porcine species for fattening or reproduction (holder of authorisation: Huvepharma EOOD)

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition1, and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation.

(2)

In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 three applications were submitted for the authorisation of a preparation of 6-phytase. These applications were accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

(3)

The applications concern the authorisation of the preparation of 6-phytase produced by Komagataella phaffii DSM 32854 as a feed additive for all poultry species, ornamental birds, piglets, pigs for fattening, sows and minor porcine species for fattening or reproduction to be classified in the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and in the functional group ‘digestibility enhancers’.

(4)

The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) concluded in its opinions of 7 May 20202, 25 May 20203 and 1 July 20204 that, under the proposed conditions of use, the preparation of 6-phytase produced by Komagataella phaffii DSM 32854 does not have an adverse effect on the health of all poultry species, ornamental birds, piglets, pigs for fattening, sows and minor porcine species for fattening or reproduction, consumer safety or the environment. It was also concluded that the additive should be considered as an eye irritant and a potential dermal and respiratory sensitiser. Therefore, the Commission considers that appropriate protective measures should be taken to prevent adverse effects on human health, in particular as regards the users of the additive. The Authority concluded that the additive is efficacious as a zootechnical additive in improving the digestibility of the diets in all poultry species, ornamental birds, piglets, pigs for fattening, sows and minor porcine species for fattening or reproduction. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

(5)

The assessment of the preparation of 6-phytase produced by Komagataella phaffii DSM 32854 shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.

(6)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,

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