Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1470 of 5 September 2022 concerning the authorisation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma longibrachiatum CBS 139997 and alpha-galactosidase produced by Aspergillus tubingensis ATCC SD 6740 as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying, minor poultry species for fattening and reared for laying, and ornamental birds (holder of the authorisation Industrial Técnica Pecuaria S.A.) (Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1470of 5 September 2022concerning the authorisation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma longibrachiatum CBS 139997 and alpha-galactosidase produced by Aspergillus tubingensis ATCC SD 6740 as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying, minor poultry species for fattening and reared for laying, and ornamental birds (holder of the authorisation Industrial Técnica Pecuaria S.A.)(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 produced by Trichoderma longibrachiatum CBS 139997 and alpha-galactosidase produced by Aspergillus tubingensis ATCC SD 6740. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(3)The application concerns the authorisation of the preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma longibrachiatum CBS 139997 and alpha-galactosidase produced by Aspergillus tubingensis ATCC SD 6740 as feed additive for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying, minor poultry species for fattening and reared for laying, and ornamental birds, to be classified in the additive category "zootechnical additives" and the functional group "digestibility enhancers".(4)The European Food Safety Authority ("the Authority") concluded in its opinions of 19 March 2020EFSA Journal 2020;18(4):6086. and 10 November 2021EFSA Journal 2021;19(12):6981. that, under the proposed conditions of use, the preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma longibrachiatum CBS 139997 and alpha-galactosidase produced by Aspergillus tubingensis ATCC SD 6740 does not have an adverse effect on animal health, consumer safety or the environment. Due to the lack of data, the Authority couldn’t conclude on the skin or eye irritation potential of the preparation nor on its skin sensitisation potential. Owing to the proteinaceous nature of the preparation, it should be regarded as a potential respiratory sensitiser, but the exposure is presumed to be limited due to the low dusting potential. Therefore, the Commission considers that appropriate protective measures should be taken to prevent adverse effects on human health, in particular as regards the users of the additive.(5)The Authority further concluded that the preparation has a potential to be efficacious as a zootechnical additive for the requested target species. 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 the preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma longibrachiatum CBS 139997 and alpha-galactosidase produced by Aspergillus tubingensis ATCC SD 6740 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: