Commission Regulation (EC) No 1087/2009 of 12 November 2009 concerning the authorisation of an enzyme preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (ATCC PTA 5588), subtilisin produced by Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 2107) and alpha-amylase produced by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (ATCC 3978) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, for ducks and for turkeys for fattening (holder of authorisation Danisco Animal Nutrition, legal entity Finnfeeds International Limited) (Text with EEA relevance)
Modified by
  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/221of 6 February 2019amending Regulations (EC) No 785/2007, (EC) No 379/2009, (EC) No 1087/2009, (EU) No 9/2010, (EU) No 337/2011 and Implementing Regulations (EU) No 389/2011, (EU) No 528/2011, (EU) No 840/2012, (EU) No 1021/2012, (EU) 2016/899, (EU) 2016/997, (EU) 2017/440 and (EU) 2017/896 as regards the name of the holder of the authorisation and the representative of the holder of the authorisation for certain feed additives(Text with EEA relevance), 32019R0221, February 7, 2019
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1087/2009of 12 November 2009concerning the authorisation of an enzyme preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (ATCC PTA 5588), subtilisin produced by Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 2107) and alpha-amylase produced by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (ATCC 3978) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, for ducks and for turkeys for fattening (holder of authorisation Danisco (UK) Ltd, trading as Danisco Animal Nutrition and represented by Genencor International B.V.)(Text with EEA relevance)
Article 1The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category "zootechnical additives" and to the functional group "digestibility enhancers", is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.
Article 2This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.ANNEX
1 U of endo-1,4-β-xylanase is the amount of enzyme that liberates 0,5 μmol of reducing sugar (xylose equivalents) per minute from a cross-linked oat spelt xylan at pH 5,3 and 50 °C.1 U of subtilisin is the amount of enzyme that liberates 1 μmol of phenolic compound (tyrosine equivalents) per minute from a casein substrate at pH 7,5 and 40 °C.1 U of α-amylase is the amount of enzyme that liberates 1 μmol of glucosidic linkages per minute from a water insoluble cross-linked starch polymer substrate at pH 6,5 and 37 °C.Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: digestibility enhancers
Identification number of the additiveName of the holder of authorisationAdditiveComposition, chemical formula, description, analytical methodSpecies or category of animalMaximum ageMinimum contentMaximum contentOther provisionsEnd of period of authorisation
Units of activity /kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %
4a10Danisco (UK) Ltd, trading as Danisco Animal Nutrition and represented by Genencor International B.V.Endo-1,4-beta-xylanaseEC 3.2.1.8SubtilisinEC 3.4.21.62Alpha-amylaseEC 3.2.1.1Additive composition:Preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (ATCC PTA 5588), subtilisin produced by Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 2107) and alpha-amylase produced by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (ATCC 3978) having a minimum activity ofSolid form:Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase 1500 U/gSubtilisin (protease) 20000 U/gAlpha-amylase 2000 U/gCharacterisation of the active substance:Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (ATCC PTA 5588), subtilisin produced by Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 2107) and alpha-amylase produced by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (ATCC 3978)Chickens for fattening—Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase 187,5 USubtilisin 2500 UAlpha-amylase 250 U1.In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage temperature, storage life, and stability to pelleting.2.For use in feed rich in non-starch polysaccharides (mainly beta-glucans and arabinoxylans), e. g. containing more than 40 % maize.3.For safety reasons: breathing protection, glasses and gloves shall be used during handling.4.An appropriate method for control purposes shall be developed.3 December 2019
DucksEndo-1,4-beta-xylanase 75 USubtilisin 1000 UAlpha-amylase 100 U
Turkeys for fatteningEndo-1,4-beta-xylanase 300 USubtilisin 4000 UAlpha-amylase 400 U
Article 1The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category "zootechnical additives" and to the functional group "digestibility enhancers", is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.
Article 2This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.ANNEX
1 U of endo-1,4-β-xylanase is the amount of enzyme that liberates 0,5 μmol of reducing sugar (xylose equivalents) per minute from a cross-linked oat spelt xylan at pH 5,3 and 50 °C.1 U of subtilisin is the amount of enzyme that liberates 1 μmol of phenolic compound (tyrosine equivalents) per minute from a casein substrate at pH 7,5 and 40 °C.1 U of α-amylase is the amount of enzyme that liberates 1 μmol of glucosidic linkages per minute from a water insoluble cross-linked starch polymer substrate at pH 6,5 and 37 °C.Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: digestibility enhancers
Identification number of the additiveName of the holder of authorisationAdditiveComposition, chemical formula, description, analytical methodSpecies or category of animalMaximum ageMinimum contentMaximum contentOther provisionsEnd of period of authorisation
Units of activity /kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %
4a10Danisco (UK) Ltd, trading as Danisco Animal Nutrition and represented by Genencor International B.V.Endo-1,4-beta-xylanaseEC 3.2.1.8SubtilisinEC 3.4.21.62Alpha-amylaseEC 3.2.1.1Additive composition:Preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (ATCC PTA 5588), subtilisin produced by Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 2107) and alpha-amylase produced by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (ATCC 3978) having a minimum activity ofSolid form:Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase 1500 U/gSubtilisin (protease) 20000 U/gAlpha-amylase 2000 U/gCharacterisation of the active substance:Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (ATCC PTA 5588), subtilisin produced by Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 2107) and alpha-amylase produced by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (ATCC 3978)Chickens for fattening—Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase 187,5 USubtilisin 2500 UAlpha-amylase 250 U1.In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage temperature, storage life, and stability to pelleting.2.For use in feed rich in non-starch polysaccharides (mainly beta-glucans and arabinoxylans), e. g. containing more than 40 % maize.3.For safety reasons: breathing protection, glasses and gloves shall be used during handling.4.An appropriate method for control purposes shall be developed.3 December 2019
DucksEndo-1,4-beta-xylanase 75 USubtilisin 1000 UAlpha-amylase 100 U
Turkeys for fatteningEndo-1,4-beta-xylanase 300 USubtilisin 4000 UAlpha-amylase 400 U