Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1163 of 14 June 2023 concerning the authorisation of L-Lysine monohydrochloride and L-Lysine sulphate produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum CGMCC 17927 as feed additives for all animal species (Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1163of 14 June 2023concerning the authorisation of L-Lysine monohydrochloride and L-Lysine sulphate produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum CGMCC 17927 as feed additives for all animal species(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 L-Lysine monohydrochloride and L-Lysine sulphate produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum CGMCC 17927. The 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 L-Lysine monohydrochloride and L-Lysine sulphate produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum CGMCC 17927 as feed additives for all animal species, to be classified in the additive category "nutritional additives" and in the functional group "amino acids, their salts and analogues".(4)The European Food Safety Authority ("the Authority") concluded in its opinion of 27 September 2022EFSA Journal 2022;20(10):7613. that, under the proposed conditions of use L-Lysine monohydrochloride and L-Lysine sulphate produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum CGMCC 17927, do not have an adverse effect on animal health, consumer safety or the environment.(5)The Authority concluded that exposure through inhalation to L-lysine monohydrochloride and L-Lysine sulphate produced with Corynebacterium glutamicum CGMCC 17927 is considered very likely and that in the absence of data, it cannot conclude on the potential of both additives to be irritant for skin and eyes or to be dermal sensitisers.(6)The Authority concluded that the additives have the potential to be efficacious for all animal 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 additives in feed submitted by the Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.(7)The assessment of L-lysine monohydrochloride and L-Lysine sulphate produced with Corynebacterium glutamicum CGMCC 17927 shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of those substances should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation. In addition, the Commission considers that appropriate protective measures should be taken to prevent adverse effects on the health of users of the additives.(8)In view of the Authority’s opinion, the label of the additives and premixtures should raise awareness that the supplementation with L-lysine, in particular via water for drinking, should take into account all essential and conditionally essential amino acids in order to avoid imbalances. In addition, the Commission considers that a maximum level should be set up for L-lysine sulphate due to the potential adverse effects from the intrinsic high sulphate content in the additive. The level of 10000 mg/kg of complete feed was regarded as safe according to the Authority’s opinion of 16 June 2015EFSA Journal 2015;13(7):4155 issued for another L-lysine sulphate.(9)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: