EFSA Journal (Dec 2024)

Assessment of the feed additive consisting of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCIMB 40027 for all animal species for the renewal of its authorisation (Volac International ltd)

  • EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP),
  • Roberto Edoardo Villa,
  • Giovanna Azimonti,
  • Eleftherios Bonos,
  • Henrik Christensen,
  • Mojca Durjava,
  • Birgit Dusemund,
  • Ronette Gehring,
  • Boet Glandorf,
  • Maryline Kouba,
  • Marta López‐Alonso,
  • Francesca Marcon,
  • Carlo Nebbia,
  • Alena Pechová,
  • Miguel Prieto‐Maradona,
  • Ilen Röhe,
  • Katerina Theodoridou,
  • Montserrat Anguita,
  • Nicole Bozzi Cionci,
  • Rosella Brozzi,
  • Yolanda García‐Cazorla,
  • Matteo L. Innocenti,
  • Joana Revez,
  • Jordi Tarrés‐Call,
  • Piera Valeri,
  • Joana P. Firmino

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2024.9145
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 22, no. 12
pp. n/a – n/a

Abstract

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Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the assessment of the application for renewal of the authorisation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCIMB 40027 as a technological additive (functional group: silage additives) for use in fresh material for all animal species. The applicant has provided evidence that the additive currently on the market complies with the existing terms of the authorisation. The EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) concluded that the additive remains safe for all animal species, consumers, and the environment. Regarding user safety, the FEEDAP Panel reiterates its previous conclusion that the additive is not irritant to skin or eyes. However, it should be considered as a skin and respiratory sensitiser, and any exposure through the skin and respiratory tract is considered a risk. There is no need for assessing the efficacy of the additive in the context of the renewal of the authorisation.

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