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#32026R0549Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/549 renewing authorisation of bacterial strain DSM 11798 (Eggerthellaceae) as a feed additive for pigs, poultry and ornamental birds

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🇬🇧 English

This regulation renews the 10-year authorisation of the bacterial strain DSM 11798 (Eggerthellaceae family, formerly Coriobacteriaceae) as a technological feed additive in the functional group of substances reducing mycotoxin contamination (specifically trichothecenes). It authorises use in pigs, poultry, and ornamental birds at a minimum content of 1.7 × 10^8 CFU/kg of complete feed. The additive must contain at least 5 × 10^9 CFU/g. EFSA confirmed safety for target animals, consumers, and the environment, but identified it as a potential skin and respiratory sensitiser requiring protective equipment. The previous regulations (EU) No 1016/2013 and (EU) 2017/930 are repealed. The authorisation expires on 5 April 2036.

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Key Changes

  • Renewal of authorisation for DSM 11798 until 5 April 2036
  • Repeal of Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1016/2013 and (EU) 2017/930
  • Minimum content set at 1.7 × 10^8 CFU/kg of complete feed for pigs, poultry and ornamental birds

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Obligations

What this law requires

high

Feed additive manufacturers must ensure the bacterial strain DSM 11798 preparation contains at least 5 × 10^9 CFU/g

Feed additive manufacturers and producers
operational
high

Feed producers must ensure the minimum content of bacterial strain DSM 11798 in complete feed is 1.7 × 10^8 CFU/kg

Feed manufacturers and producers
operational
high

Users of the bacterial strain DSM 11798 additive must implement appropriate protective measures to prevent adverse health effects, including protection against skin and respiratory sensitisation

All users and handlers of the feed additive
operational
high

Manufacturers must provide protective equipment recommendations to prevent skin and respiratory exposure to the bacterial strain DSM 11798 preparation

Feed additive manufacturers
disclosure
medium

Premixtures containing the additive produced and labelled before 5 October 2026 may be placed on market under previous rules; after this date, new production must comply with the renewed authorisation terms

Premixture manufacturers
operational

Affected Parties

Feed additive manufacturersPig farmers+4 more…

Tags

feed additives,bacterial strain,mycotoxin reduction