Titanium dioxide no longer considered safe as feed additive
EFSA has concluded that the additive can no longer be considered safe in animal feed.
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China cracks down on clenbuterol beta-agonist use in livestock
The Chinese government will be cracking down on the use of this beta-agonist in animals with the launch of a three-month special rectification action.
Feed additives: new EFSA guidance for renewal of authorisation
European Food Safety Authority guidance on the information applicants need to include for the renewal of the authorisation of feed additives.
USA: Ractopamine-free fairs
In an effort to make their pigs more marketable after the show, Ohio showmen will no longer be able to use this feed additive to promote lean muscle growth.
EFSA Public consultation: guidance on the assessment of the efficacy of feed additives
The guidance document is intended to assist the applicant in the preparation and presentation of an application for the authorisation of a feed additive.
EFSA Public consultation: guidance on the assessment of the efficacy of feed additives
EFSA has launched a public consultation on its draft guidance on the assessment of the efficacy of feed additives.
EFSA Public consultation: guidance on characterisation of microorganisms used as feed additives
EFSA has launched a public consultation on its draft guidance document on the characterisation of microorganisms used as feed additives or as production organisms.
Suspending the authorisation of ethoxyquin as a feed additive
Since further use of the additive ethoxyquin might cause a risk to human, animal health and the environment, the additive and feed containing it should be withdrawn from the market as soon as possible.
Authorisation of copper oxide as a feed additive
The European Commission has decided to authorize, through Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2261, its use for all species of animals.
EFSA reviews maximum content of copper in feed for piglets
EFSA’s Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) recommends that copper content in complete feed for piglets should not exceed 25 mg per kg (down from 170 mg/kg).
EFSA cannot conclude on the safety of ethoxyquin as a feed additive for any target animals
No conclusion on potential safe levels for other poultry, pigs, ruminants, fish and cats is possible.
Russia/ Canada: talks on cooperation in veterinary surveillance
The talks were devoted to the discussion of vital issues related to cooperation between the countries in veterinary surveillance and assurance of biological safety of mutually delivered animal products.
European Union: Commission denies authorisation of Pediococcus pentosaceus as feed additives
Since further use of Pediococcus pentosaceus (NCIMB 30068) and Pediococcus pentosaceus (NCIMB 30044) as feed additives may cause a risk to human and animal health, those feed additives should be withdrawn from the market as soon as possible.
Spain: drop of the invoicing in the Spanish animal health industry
Dogs and cats (22.61% of the sector), together with swine (35.37%) and cattle (25.77%) lead the species ranking one year more.
European Union: EFSA assesses safety of formaldehyde in feed
EFSA’s experts concluded that while there is no health risk for consumers exposed to this substance through the food chain, its inhalation may cause cancer.
European Union: authorisation of L-tyrosine as a feed additive for all animal species
European Commission has decided to authorize the use of L-tyrosine as a feed additive for all animal species in the functional group 'amino acids, their salts and analogues. "