Tag: EFSA
Use of Microorganisms in Animal Feed: New Guidance, New Challenges, and How to Overcome...
Microorganisms are being increasingly recognized for their benefits in animal feed, enhancing animal health and productivity. A new draft of EFSA’s guidance on microorganisms...
EC approves Nutrex’s 6-phytase enzyme for use in poultry feed
The European Commission (EC) has authorized Nutrase® P, a 6-phytase enzyme developed by Nutrex nv, to be placed on the European market for use...
Stability of trace minerals: Does the source matter?
In the animal nutrition industry, various chelated Zn sources have been marketed for their claimed superior bioavailability over traditional sulfates. However, it is crucial...
dsm-firmenich unveils EU authorization for Hy-D®
dsm-firmenich has publicised the recent updates on the EU authorisation for the use of 25OHD3 (Hy-D®) from Saccharomyces cerevisiae CBS 146008 in poultry, pigs...
Borregaard gets reapproval for use of lignosulfonates as feed additives
Borregaard has announced the reauthorisation of its lignosulfonate products as feed additives for all animal species by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
As the...
Zootechnical feed additives: Toppling regulatory hurdles
Zootechnical feed additives are growing in popularity thanks to their benefits for animals, animal owners, and feed additive developers alike. But bringing such products...
The importance of preventing Salmonella in laying hens
The European Union summary report on trends and sources of zoonoses, zoonotic agents and foodborne outbreaks in 2016 reveals that in 2016, 1.47% of...
PFAS found in organic eggs in Denmark
DTU National Food Institute announced that they found the environmental contaminant PFAS in organic egg yolks in Denmark in a study they carried out...
Bactocell authorized in EU as a technological additive
Lallemand explained that Bactocell is the first lactic acid bacteria in the European Union (EU) to receive an authorisation related to the hygiene of...
EFSA consultation for animal welfare ends on 28 March
EFSA has launched an open consultation on the draft guidance methodology it will use for a series of scientific opinions on the welfare of...
