Authorization of a microbial additive for poultry layer feed in the EU
08 May 2026Effective: 07 May 2026100 views
Who is affected:
Feed manufacturers, poultry producers and additive authorization holders in the EU
Summary
The EU authorizes the use of Bacillus velezensis CECT 5940 as an additive in feed for laying poultry. It also updates the conditions of use in chickens, turkeys and other poultry.
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The European Commission formally authorizes the preparation of Bacillus velezensis CECT 5940, marketed by Evonik Operations GmbH, as a zootechnical additive in feed for poultry intended for egg production. This expands the spectrum of use of this probiotic microorganism, already authorized for broiler chickens and turk…
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OJ:L_202601036: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/1036 de la Comisión, de 7 de mayo de 2026, relativo a la autorización de un preparado de Bacillus velezensis CECT 5940 como aditivo para piensos destinado a aves de corral para puesta (titular de la autorización: Evonik Operations GmbH), por el que se modifica el Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2020/1395 en lo que respecta a los términos de la autorización de un preparado de Bacillus velezensis CECT 5940 como aditivo para piensos destinado a pollos de engorde y criados para puesta, y por el que se modifica el Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2021/2050 en lo que respecta a los términos de la autorización de un preparado de Bacillus velezensis CECT 5940 como aditivo para piensos destinado a pavos de engorde, pavos criados para reproducción, especies menores de aves de corral de engorde y criadas para reproducción y aves ornamentales (excepto para reproducción)
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