ANNEX

a

1 BXU is the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 nmol reducing sugars as xylose from birch xylan per second at pH 5,3 and 50 °C.

b

Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: http://irmm.jrc.ec.europa.eu/EURLs/EURL_feed_additives/Pages/index.aspx

Identification number of the additiveName of the holder of authorisationAdditiveComposition, chemical formula, description, analytical methodSpecies or category of animalMaximum ageMinimum contentMaximum contentOther provisionsEnd of period of authorisation
Units of activity/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %
Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: digestibility enhancers
4a8Roal OyEndo-1,4-beta-xylanase EC 3.2.1.8
  • Additive composition

    Preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (CBS 114044) having a minimum activity of:

    • solid form: 4 × 106 BXUa /g

    • liquid form: 4 × 105 BXU/g

  • Characterisation of the active substance

    endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (CBS 114044)

  • Analytical method b

    In the additive and the premixture: reducing sugar assay for endo-1,4-beta-xylanase by colorimetric reaction of dinitrosalicylic acid reagent on reducing sugar yield at pH 5,3 and 50 °C

    In the feedingstuffs: colorimetric method measuring water soluble dye released by the enzyme from azurine crosslinked wheat arabinoxylan substrate

Minor poultry species other than laying birds thereof8 000 BXU
1.

In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage temperature, storage life, and stability to pelleting.

2.

For safety: breathing protection, glasses and gloves shall be used during handling.

24 November 2021
Laying hens and laying birds of minor poultry species24 000 BXU
Pigs for fattening24 000 BXU