Open AccessSafety and efficacy of Bacillus subtilis PB 6 ( Bacillus velezensis ATCC PTA ‐6737) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying, minor poultry species (except for laying purposes), ornamental, sporting and game birds
Author(s) -
Bampidis Vasileios,
Azimonti Giovanna,
Bastos Maria de Lourdes,
Christensen Henrik,
Dusemund Birgit,
Kouba Maryline,
Fašmon Durjava Mojca,
LópezAlonso Marta,
López Puente Secundino,
Marcon Francesca,
Mayo Baltasar,
Pechová Alena,
Petkova Mariana,
Ramos Fernando,
Sanz Yolanda,
Villa Roberto Edoardo,
Woutersen Ruud,
Cocconcelli Pier Sandro,
Glandorf Boet,
Herman Lieve,
Prieto Maradona Miguel,
Saarela Maria,
Brozzi Rosella,
Galobart Jaume,
Gregoretti Lucilla,
LópezGálvez Gloria,
Vettori Maria Vittoria,
Innocenti Matteo Lorenzo,
Sofianidis Konstantinos
Publication year - 2020
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.2020.6280
Subject(s) - feed additive , biology , ornamental plant , authorization , bacillus subtilis , animal feed , european commission , microbiology and biotechnology , food science , toxicology , zoology , broiler , veterinary medicine , european union , botany , medicine , bacteria , business , genetics , computer security , computer science , economic policy
Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed ( FEEDAP ) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the renewal of the authorisation of Bacillus subtilis PB 6, the extension of use to ornamental, sporting and game birds and a modification on the concentration of the said additive. The product under assessment is based on viable spores of a strain originally identified as Bacillus subtilis . During the course of the current assessment, the active agent has been redesignated as Bacillus velezensis ATCC PTA ‐6737. The bacterial species B. velezensis is considered suitable for the qualified presumption of safety ( QPS ) approach to safety assessment. The identity of the active agent is established and the compliance with the other qualifications confirmed. Therefore, B. velezensis ATCC PTA ‐6737 is presumed safe for the target species, consumers of products derived from animals fed the additive and the environment. The additive is not a dermal/eye irritant or a skin sensitiser. Exposure via inhalation is unlikely. In the previous assessments performed by the FEEDAP Panel, the additive showed to be efficacious as a zootechnical additive in feedingstuffs for chickens for fattening and chickens reared for laying at the level of 1 × 10 7 CFU /kg. Considering that efficacy at the same level has been shown, this conclusion is extrapolated to ornamental, sporting and gaming birds.