#32026R1018EU authorises new microbial silage additive for all animal species
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This regulation allows a preparation containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae NBRC 0203 and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus NBRC 3425 to be used as a silage additive in feed for all animal species. It is aimed at improving silage made from easy and moderately difficult-to-ensile fresh plant material. Feed additive producers, premix makers, and feed businesses can use the additive under the listed conditions until 28 May 2036. Operators must include storage instructions, follow the minimum dose rules, and protect workers because the additive may cause skin and respiratory sensitisation and may pose eye-related risks.
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Key Changes
- Authorises the microbial preparation as a silage additive for all animal species
- Sets a minimum dose for use when the additive is not combined with other micro-organisms or enzymes
- Requires feed businesses to manage worker exposure risks and use protective equipment when needed
Obligations
What this law requires
Use the preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae NBRC 0203 and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus NBRC 3425 as a feed additive only under the conditions set out in the Annex for technological additives in the functional group of silage additives.
Indicate the storage conditions in the directions for use of the additive and premixtures containing the additive.
When the additive is not used in combination with other micro-organisms or enzymes as silage additives, ensure a minimum dose of 4.0 × 10² CFU Saccharomyces cerevisiae NBRC 0203 and 3.2 × 10⁶ CFU Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus NBRC 3425 per kg of fresh plant material.
Use the additive only with easy-to-ensile and moderately difficult-to-ensile fresh plant material, as defined by soluble carbohydrate content in the fresh material.
Establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks to users arising from use of the additive and premixtures.