#32026R1020EU authorises Pediococcus pentosaceus as a silage feed additive
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This regulation authorises a preparation of Pediococcus pentosaceus NCIMB 12674/DSM 35357 as a silage additive for all animal species across the EU. It can be used to improve silage production and fermentation quality, but only for moderately difficult-to-ensile fresh plant material. Feed additive producers, premix makers, and feed businesses must follow the listed use conditions. Labels or directions must state storage conditions, and operators must manage worker safety risks because the additive may sensitise skin and the respiratory system. Protective skin, eye, and breathing equipment is required where procedures do not remove those risks.
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Key Changes
- Authorises Pediococcus pentosaceus NCIMB 12674/DSM 35357 as a silage additive for all animal species in the EU
- Limits use to moderately difficult-to-ensile fresh plant material at a minimum dose of 1 × 10^9 CFU/kg when used alone
- Requires feed businesses to manage user safety risks and provide protective equipment where needed
Obligations
What this law requires
Use the preparation of Pediococcus pentosaceus NCIMB 12674/DSM 35357 as a feed additive only under the authorised additive category 'technological additives' and functional group 'silage additives' for all animal species, subject to the conditions in the Annex.
Indicate the storage conditions in the directions for use of the additive and premixtures.
When the additive is not used in combination with other micro-organisms or enzymes as silage additives, apply it at a minimum dose of 1 × 10^9 CFU per kg of fresh plant material.
Use the additive only with moderately difficult-to-ensile fresh plant material, defined as forage containing 1.5–3.0% soluble carbohydrates in the fresh material.
For users of the additive and premixtures, establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from use of the additive and premixtures.