Authorization of a new enzymatic additive (phytase) for feed for laying hens, breeding poultry and pigs
08 May 2026
Effective: 27 May 2026
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Who is affected:
Feed manufacturers, pig farmers and laying and breeding poultry farmers
Summary
The EU authorizes a phytase produced by a fungus to improve phosphorus digestion in poultry and pig feed. Novozymes A/S is the authorization holder.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1013 authorizes the use of a 6-phytase produced with Aspergillus oryzae DSM 33737 as a zootechnical additive in feed for laying or breeding poultry, piglets, fattening pigs and breeding pigs. The phytase improves phosphorus availability in cereals, reducing the need for inorganic phosp…
Full official title
OJ:L_202601013: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/1013 de la Comisión, de 7 de mayo de 2026, relativo a la autorización de un preparado de 6-fitasa producida con Aspergillus oryzae DSM 33737 como aditivo para piensos destinado a aves de corral para puesta o reproducción, lechones de especies porcinas, especies porcinas de engorde y especies porcinas criadas para reproducción (titular de la autorización: Novozymes A/S)