Open AccessGuidance on the characterisation of microorganisms used as feed additives or as production organisms
Author(s) -
Rychen Guido,
Aquilina Gabriele,
Azimonti Giovanna,
Bampidis Vasileios,
Bastos Maria de Lourdes,
Bories Georges,
Chesson Andrew,
Cocconcelli Pier Sandro,
Flachowsky Gerhard,
Gropp Jürgen,
Kolar Boris,
Kouba Maryline,
LópezAlonso Marta,
López Puente Secundino,
Mantovani Alberto,
Mayo Baltasar,
Ramos Fernando,
Saarela Maria,
Villa Roberto Edoardo,
Wallace Robert John,
Wester Pieter,
Glandorf Boet,
Herman Lieve,
Kärenlampi Sirpa,
Aguilera Jaime,
Anguita Montserrat,
Brozzi Rosella,
Galobart Jaume
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
efsa journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.076
H-Index - 97
ISSN - 1831-4732
DOI - 10.2903/j.efsa.2018.5206
Subject(s) - production (economics) , authorization , microorganism , food additive , food science , presentation (obstetrics) , microbiology and biotechnology , animal feed , business , biochemical engineering , computer science , chemistry , biology , engineering , medicine , bacteria , computer security , economics , genetics , radiology , macroeconomics
Draft Endorsed by the FEEDAP Panel * 18 May 2017Submitted for public consultation 15 June 2017End of public consultation 15 September 2017Adopted by the FEEDAP Panel 21 February 2018Implementation date 1 September 2018* Sections 3.1 and 3.2 were also endorsed by the EFSA Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO), EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF) and EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources Added to Food (ANS) on 18 May (GMO) and 7 June (CEF and ANS) 2017.Abstract This guidance document is intended to assist the applicant in the preparation and the presentation of an application, as foreseen in Article 7.6 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition. It specifically covers the characterisation of microorganisms used as feed additives or as production organisms.