Open AccessSafety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of zinc chelate of ethylenediamine for all animal species (Zinpro Animal Nutrition (Europe), Inc.)
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,
Bories Georges,
Cubadda Francesco,
Focks Andreas,
Tosti Luca,
Brozzi Rosella,
Galobart Jaume,
Gregoretti Lucilla,
Innocenti Matteo L,
Vettori Maria Vittoria,
LópezGálvez Gloria
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.2021.6467
Subject(s) - zinc , feed additive , animal feed , european commission , animal studies , animal species , animal study , microbiology and biotechnology , animal model , biology , zoology , toxicology , medicine , chemistry , european union , surgery , endocrinology , business , organic chemistry , broiler , economic policy
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of zinc chelate of ethylenediamine (Zinc‐ EDA ‐Cl) as feed additive for all animal species. The EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed ( FEEDAP ) identified several issues related to the data provided concerning the chemical characteristics of the additive. Based on the information provided, the FEEDAP Panel considered unlikely that the additive consists only of zinc mono‐chelate of EDA , but of several coexisting (zinc) species; therefore, the FEEDAP Panel was unable to confirm the identity of the additive. The FEEDAP Panel could not evaluate the safety for target species, consumer and environment and the efficacy of the additive owing to the uncertainties and limitations identified in the studies submitted. Concerning the safety of the additive for the users, the Panel considered that handling the additive poses a risk to users by inhalation. The additive should be considered as corrosive to eyes and a skin sensitiser.