Open AccessSafety for the environment of Monimax ® (monensin sodium and nicarbazin) for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying and for turkeys for fattening
Author(s) -
Bampidis Vasileios,
Bastos Maria de Lourdes,
Christensen Henrik,
Dusemund Birgit,
Kouba Maryline,
Kos Durjava Mojca,
LópezAlonso Marta,
López Puente Secundino,
Marcon Francesca,
Mayo Baltasar,
Pechová Alena,
Petkova Mariana,
Ramos Fernando,
Sanz Yolanda,
Villa Roberto Edoardo,
Woutersen Ruud,
Finizio Antonio,
Focks Andreas,
Teodorovic Ivana,
TarrésCall Jordi,
Vettori Maria Vittoria,
Azimonti Giovanna
Publication year - 2019
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.2019.5888
Subject(s) - monensin , bioaccumulation , salinomycin , zoology , animal feed , biology , feed additive , coccidiostats , veterinary medicine , coccidiosis , broiler , ecology , medicine , biochemistry , antibiotics
Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or substances used in Animal Feed ( FEEDAP Panel) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of the coccidiostat Monimax ® (monensin sodium and nicarbazin) when used in feed for turkeys or chickens for fattening. In previous assessments (2017, 2018), the FEEDAP Panel could not conclude on the safety of Monimax ® for the environment due to concerns on monensin sodium and 4,4′‐dinitrocarbanilide ( DNC , one of the moieties of nicarbazin). The applicant provided additional information that has been assessed. The use of monensin sodium from Monimax ® in complete feed for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying and turkeys for fattening poses no risk for the aquatic compartment, the terrestrial compartment or for sediment. The bioaccumulation potential of monensin in the environment is low. No concerns would arise for the 4,6‐dimethylpyrimidin‐2‐ol ( HDP ) moiety of nicarbazin excreted from chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying and turkeys fed Monimax ® . The use of DNC moiety of nicarbazin from Monimax ® in complete feed for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying and turkeys for fattening poses no risk for the aquatic compartment, the terrestrial compartments or for sediment. The bioaccumulation potential of DNC in the environment is low and the risk for secondary poisoning is not likely to occur