Regulation 3(1)

SCHEDULE 7Authorisation of a preparation of Bacillus licheniformis DSM 28710 (identification number 4b1828) as a feed additive for laying hens, minor poultry species for laying, poultry species for breeding and ornamental birds

The preparation specified in the table, belonging to the additive category “zootechnical additives” and to the functional group “gut flora stabilisers”, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions set out in the table.

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Details of the analytical methods set out in the document referenced “Ares(2015)4524025 – 23/10/2015” and last updated 6 June 2016. The document is available at the following address: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports/fad-2015-0016.

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Under reference BS EN 15784:2021 “Animal feeding stuffs: Methods of sampling and analysis. Detection and enumeration of Bacillus spp. Used as feed additive”. Published by the British Standards Institution on 30 November 2021 (ISBN 978 0 580 99829 4). Available from the British Standards Institution https://knowledge.bsigroup.com.

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Content of Bacillus licheniformis DSM 28710 in CFU/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12%.

AdditiveBacillus licheniformis DSM 28710
Identification number of the additive4b1828
Authorisation holderHuvePharma NV
Additive categoryZootechnical feed additive
Functional groupGut flora stabilisers
Additive compositionSolid form preparation of Bacillus licheniformis DSM 28710 containing a minimum of 3.2 × 109 CFU/g of additive
Characterisation of the active substance(s)Viable spores of Bacillus licheniformis DSM 28710
Analytical methods(1)

For enumeration (colony count) in the feed additive, premixtures, feed materials and compound feed:

  • Spread plate method (BS EN 15784:2021(2)).

For identification of bacterial strain:

  • Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE).

Species or category of animal

  • Laying hens

  • Minor poultry species for laying

  • Poultry species for breeding

  • Ornamental birds

Maximum ageNone
Minimum content(3)1.6 x 109 CFU/kg
Maximum content(3)None
Other provisions1. In the directions for use of the feed additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment must be indicated.

2. If Bacillus licheniformis DSM 28710 is to be used in feed containing coccidiostats, this feed additive is authorised for use with the following coccidiostats only, and in accordance with their individual authorisation criteria:

  • Diclazuril

  • Lasalocid A sodium