Open AccessSafety and efficacy of the feed additive consisting of Vitamin B 2 /Riboflavin produced by Eremothecium ashbyi CCTCCM 2019833 for all animal species (Hubei Guangji Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd)
Author(s) -
Bampidis Vasileios,
Azimonti Giovanna,
Bastos Maria de Lourdes,
Christensen Henrik,
Dusemund Birgit,
Durjava Mojca Fašmon,
Kouba Maryline,
LópezAlonso Marta,
López Puente Secundino,
Marcon Francesca,
Mayo Baltasar,
Pechová Alena,
Petkova Mariana,
Ramos Fernando,
Sanz Yolanda,
Villa Roberto Edoardo,
Woutersen Ruud,
Brantom Paul Georges,
Cocconcelli Pier Sandro,
Glandorf Boet,
Herman Lieve,
Maradona Miguel Prieto,
Saarela Maria,
Svensson Kettil,
Tosti Luca,
Galobart Jaume,
Manini Paola,
Pettenati Elisa,
Pizzo Fabiola,
TarrésCall Jordi,
Anguita Montserrat
Publication year - 2021
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.2021.6462
Subject(s) - feed additive , riboflavin , animal feed , food science , vitamin , animal species , european commission , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , chemistry , biochemistry , european union , business , zoology , broiler , economic policy
Abstract 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 feed additive Vitamin B 2 /Riboflavin produced by Eremothecium ashbyi CCTCCM 2019833 for all animal species and categories. The additive contains a minimum content of riboflavin of 5%. The production strain has been characterised and data showed that viable cells are not present in the final additive. The additive is not a skin or eye irritant nor a skin sensitiser, but it is considered to be a respiratory sensitiser. The lack of data on the toxicological profile of the additive, including its genotoxic potential, did not allow the Panel to conclude on the safety of the additive for the target species, consumers and users. The FEEDAP Panel concluded that the use of the product as a feed additive poses no concerns for the environment. The additive under assessment is effective in covering the animals’ requirements for vitamin B 2 when administered via feed.