Open AccessAssessment of a feed additive consisting of vitamin B 6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) for all animal species for the renewal of its authorisation (Kaesler Nutrition GmbH)
Author(s) -
Bampidis Vasileios,
Azimonti Giovanna,
Bastos Maria de Lourdes,
Christensen Henrik,
Dusemund Birgit,
Fašmon Durjava Mojca,
Kouba Maryline,
LópezAlonso Marta,
López Puente Secundino,
Marcon Francesca,
Mayo Baltasar,
Pechová Alena,
Petkova Mariana,
Ramos Fernando,
Sanz Yolanda,
Villa Roberto Edoardo,
Woutersen Ruud,
Anguita Montserrat,
Galobart Jaume,
Holczknecht Orsolya,
TarrésCall Jordi,
Pettenati Elisa,
Pizzo Fabiola,
Manini Paola
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.2021.6612
Subject(s) - authorization , pyridoxine hydrochloride , pyridoxine , context (archaeology) , european commission , vitamin , vitamin b6 , medicine , feed additive , pharmacology , animal feed , food science , chemistry , business , biology , european union , computer science , paleontology , computer security , broiler , economic policy
Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed ( FEEDAP ) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the assessment of the application for renewal of authorisation of vitamin B 6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) produced by chemical synthesis as a feed additive for all animal species. The applicant has provided data demonstrating that the additive in the market complies with the conditions of the authorisation. The FEEDAP Panel confirms that the use of pyridoxine hydrochloride under the current authorised conditions of use is safe for the target species, the consumers and the environment. Pyridoxine hydrochloride is non‐irritant to skin and eyes. In the absence of data, no conclusion can be drawn on skin sensitisation potential. Pyridoxine hydrochloride may cause photosensitisation. Despite the lack of data on inhalation toxicity, the additive is not dusty and exposure through inhalation is unlikely. There is no need for assessing the efficacy of the additive in the context of the renewal of the authorisation.