Open AccessSafety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of agar for pets and non‐food‐producing animals (Hispanagar)
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,
Svensson Kettil,
Brantom Paul,
Brozzi Rosella,
Galobart Jaume,
Gregoretti Lucilla,
LópezGálvez Gloria,
Sofianidis Konstantinos,
Vettori Maria Vittoria,
Innocenti Matteo Lorenzo
Publication year - 2022
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.2022.7284
Subject(s) - european commission , feed additive , food additive , agar , animal feed , food science , microbiology and biotechnology , food safety , biology , veterinary medicine , business , medicine , european union , genetics , broiler , bacteria , economic policy
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of agar as a feed additive for pets and non‐food‐producing animals. Owing the lack of information, the FEEDAP Panel is not in the position to conclude on the safety of agar for pets and other non‐food‐producing animals and for the user. The FEEDAP Panel concludes that the additive is efficacious as a gelling agent, thickener and contributes to stabilise canned pet feed. No conclusion can be drawn on the efficacy of the additive as a binder.