Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/327 of 5 March 2018 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced by Trichoderma citrinoviride Bisset (IMI SD135) as a feed additive for carp (holder of authorisation Huvepharma NV) (Text with EEA relevance. )
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/327of 5 March 2018concerning the authorisation of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced by Trichoderma citrinoviride Bisset (IMI SD135) as a feed additive for carp (holder of authorisation Huvepharma NV)(Text with EEA relevance)THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutritionOJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29., and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,Whereas:(1)Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation.(2)In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 an application was submitted for the authorisation of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced by Trichoderma citrinoviride Bisset (IMI SD135). That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(3)That application concerns the authorisation of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced by Trichoderma citrinoviride Bisset (IMI SD135) as a feed additive for carp, to be classified in the additive category "zootechnical additives".(4)That preparation was already authorised as a feed additive for 10 years by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1043Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1043 of 30 June 2015 concerning the authorisation of the preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced by Trichoderma citrinoviride Bisset (IM SD 135) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, turkeys for fattening, laying hens, weaned piglets, pigs for fattening and minor poultry species for fattening and for laying, and amending Regulations (EC) No 2148/2004, (EC) No 828/2007 and (EC) No 322/2009 (holder of authorisation Huvepharma NV) (OJ L 167, 1.7.2015, p. 63). for chickens for fattening, turkeys for fattening, laying hens, minor poultry species for fattening and laying, weaned piglets and pigs for fattening and by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1906Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1906 of 18 October 2017 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of endo-1,4-b-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced by Trichoderma citrinoviride Bisset (IM SD135) as a feed additive for chickens reared for laying and minor poultry species reared for laying (holder of authorisation Huvepharma NV) (OJ L 269, 19.10.2017, p. 33). for chickens reared for laying and minor poultry species reared for laying.(5)The European Food Safety Authority ("the Authority") concluded in its opinion of 6 July 2017EFSA Journal 2017;15(7):4942. that, under the proposed conditions of use, the preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced by Trichoderma citrinoviride Bisset (IMI SD135) does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment. The Authority concluded that the additive is considered efficacious in improving the zootechnical performance of carp. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(6)The assessment of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced by Trichoderma citrinoviride Bisset (IMI SD135) shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.(7)The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: