The European Commission has extended the use, according to the expected conditions, of endo-1,3-beta-glucanase, endo-1,4-beta-xylanase and alpha-amylase preparations, as well as in feed intended for piglets weaned also for those intended for minor swine species.

The Regulations come into force on 8 November 2018.

Provisions envisaged by EU Regulation no. 2018/1566

In view of the fact that:

• endo-1,3-beta-glucanase, endo-1,4-beta-xylanase and alpha-amylase preparations were authorized for an unlimited period in feed intended for weaned piglets;
• an application for authorization for use has been made, in accordance with the legislation governing additives for use in animal feed, of the preparations concerned also in feeds intended for minor swine species;
• The European Food Safety Authority has concluded that there are no harmful effects on animal health, human health or the environment in the proposed conditions of use;

until 8 November 2028 the European Commission authorized the use of endo-1,3-beta-glucanase, endo-1,4-beta-xylanase and alpha-amylase preparations in feed intended for weaned piglets and species minor pigs, according to the conditions laid down therein, classifying them in the zootechnical additives category and in the digesting-promoting functional group.

Transitional provisions

The Regulation in question provides that preparations and feed containing such substances produced and labeled before 8 May 2019 in accordance with the rules applicable before 8 November 2018, may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted.

Repeal

The references and provisions for the preparations in question are repealed in the previous Community legislation.