Open AccessSafety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of l ‐lysine sulfate produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80227 for all animal species (Daesang Europe BV)
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,
Brozzi Rosella,
Galobart Jaume,
Pettenati Elisa,
TarrésCall Jordi
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.2021.6706
Subject(s) - corynebacterium glutamicum , lysine , food science , sulfate , feed additive , animal feed , chemistry , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , biochemistry , amino acid , gene , broiler , organic chemistry
Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of l ‐lysine sulfate produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80227 as a nutritional feed additive for all animal species. The FEEDAP Panel concluded that the production strain C. glutamicum KCCM 80227 qualifies for the qualified presumption of safety ( QPS ) approach to safety assessment and is not detected in the final product. l ‐Lysine sulfate produced using C. glutamicum KCCM 80227 does not pose any safety concern associated with the production strain. The additive under assessment is considered safe for the target species. When using l ‐lysine sulfate, the background sulfur/sulfate content in the compound feed should be taken into account. l ‐Lysine sulfate produced by C. glutamicum KCCM 80227 is safe for the consumers, users and for the environment. The additive l ‐lysine sulfate is considered as an efficacious source of the essential amino acid l ‐lysine for non‐ruminant animal species. For the supplemental l ‐lysine to be as efficacious in ruminants as in non‐ruminant species, it would require protection against degradation in the rumen.