Open AccessSafety for the environment of a feed additive consisting of nicarbazin (Coxar ® ) for use in turkeys for fattening (Huvepharma N.V.)
Author(s) -
Bampidis Vasileios,
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,
Finizio Antonio,
Focks Andreas,
Teodorovic Ivana,
Vettori Maria Vittoria,
Azimonti Giovanna
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.2021.6715
Subject(s) - bioaccumulation , animal feed , zoology , biology , ecology
Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or substances used in Animal Feed ( FEEDAP Panel) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety for the environment of the coccidiostat Coxar ® (nicarbazin) when used in feed for turkeys for fattening. In previous assessments, the FEEDAP Panel could not conclude on the safety of Coxar ® for the environment due to concerns on 4,40‐dinitrocarbanilide ( DNC , one of the moieties of nicarbazin). On the basis of the new data provided, the FEEDAP Panel updates its previous conclusions on the safety of Coxar ® for the environment as follows: The use of nicarbazin from Coxar ® in complete feed for turkeys does not pose a risk for the terrestrial and aquatic compartment and in sediment. No concern for groundwater is expected. The bioaccumulation potential of nicarbazin in the environment is low.