EFSA Journal (Jan 2022)

Assessment of the feed additive consisting of Lactococcus lactis NCIMB 30160 for all animal species for the renewal of its authorisation (Lactosan GmbH & Co KG)

  • EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP),
  • Vasileios Bampidis,
  • Giovanna Azimonti,
  • Maria de Lourdes Bastos,
  • Henrik Christensen,
  • Birgit Dusemund,
  • Mojca Fašmon Durjava,
  • Maryline Kouba,
  • Marta López‐Alonso,
  • Secundino López Puente,
  • Francesca Marcon,
  • Baltasar Mayo,
  • Alena Pechová,
  • Mariana Petkova,
  • Fernando Ramos,
  • Yolanda Sanz,
  • Roberto Edoardo Villa,
  • Ruud Woutersen,
  • Jaume Galobart,
  • Lucilla Gregoretti,
  • Joana Revez,
  • Maria Vittoria Vettori,
  • Rosella Brozzi

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2022.6975
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 20, no. 1
pp. n/a – n/a

Abstract

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Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the assessment of the application for renewal of authorisation of Lactococcus lactis NCIMB 30160 as a technological additive for all animal species. The additive aims to improve the production of silage and is authorised for all animal species. The applicant provided evidence that the additive currently on the market complies with the existing conditions of authorisation. There was no new evidence to lead the FEEDAP Panel to reconsider its previous conclusions. Thus, the Panel concluded that the additive remains safe for all animal species, consumers and the environment under the authorised conditions of use. Regarding user safety, Lactococcus lactis NCIMB 30160 is not irritant to skin and eyes but is considered a skin and respiratory sensitiser. There was no need for assessing the efficacy of the additive in the context of the renewal of the authorisation.

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