SCHEDULE 7Authorisation of a preparation of Bacillus licheniformis DSM 28710 (identification number 4b1828) as a feed additive for laying hens, minor poultry species for laying, poultry species for breeding and ornamental birds

Regulation 3(2)

AuthorisationI11

The preparation specified in the table in this schedule, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘gut flora stabilisers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions set out in the table in this schedule.

Table

Column 1

Column 2

Additive

Bacillus licheniformis DSM 28710

Identification number of the additive

4b1828

Authorisation holder

HuvePharma NV

Additive category

Zootechnical additives

Functional group

Gut flora stabilisers

Additive composition

Solid form preparation of Bacillus licheniformis DSM 28710 containing a minimum of 3.2 x 109 CFU/g of additive

Characterisation of the active substance(s)

Viable spores of Bacillus licheniformis DSM 28710

Analytical methods40

1. For enumeration (colony count) in the F1feed additive, premixtures, feed materials and compound feed:

  • Spread plate method in accordance with European standard EN 15784:2021 entitled “Animal feeding stuffs: Methods of sampling and analysis – Detection and enumeration of Bacillus spp. used as feed additive”41

2. For identification of bacterial strain:

  • Pulsed field gel electrophoresis (PFGE)

Species or category of animal

Laying hens, minor poultry species for laying, poultry species for breeding and ornamental birds

Maximum age

Not applicable

Content of Bacillus licheniformis DSM 28710 in CFU/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12%

Minimum content

1.6 x 109 CFU/kg

Maximum content

No maximum

Other provisions

1. In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment must be indicated.

2. Where Bacillus licheniformis DSM 28710 is to be used in feed containing coccidiostats, this feed additive is authorised for use with the following coccidiostats only, and in accordance with their individual authorisation criteria:

  • Diclazuril

  • Lasalocid A sodium