Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I‐1079 for calves, all other ruminant species and camelids for rearing and for fattening (Danstart Ferment AG)

Abstract

Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I‐1079 when used as a zootechnical additive (gut flora stabilisers and physiological condition stabilisers) for calves, all other ruminant species and for camelids for rearing and for fattening. The product, manufactured in two forms, as a powder and an encapsulated form, is intended for use in complete feed at a minimum inclusion level of 1 × 10 9 CFU/kg complete feed. S. cerevisiae is considered by EFSA to be suitable for the qualified presumption of safety approach to safety assessment. Since the identity of the strain has been clearly established and the additive is composed mainly by dried cells of the active agent, the use of the additive in animal nutrition is considered safe for the target species, the consumer and the environment. The additive is not a skin or eye irritant, or a skin sensitiser, but should be considered a respiratory sensitiser. However, exposure by inhalation to the encapsulated form is unlikely. The Panel was not in the position to conclude on the efficacy of the additive for the target species.

Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I‐1079 for dogs and all other Canidae (Danstar Ferment AG)

“…The additive under assessment has the same composition and method of manufacture as that considered in previous applications, ■■■■■ 15 (EFSA FEEDAP Panel, 2016, 2017, 2019a, 2019b, 2022). Therefore, all the information/data pertaining to composition, purity, physico‐chemical properties and shelf‐life described thereof are also considered valid for this application.…”

“…EFSA issued several opinions on the safety and efficacy of this product (under the tradename Levucell® SB) when used in feed for sows, weaned piglets, chickens for fattening, minor poultry species for fattening, turkeys for fattening, all pigs, calves and all other ruminant species and camelids for rearing and for fattening (EFSA FEEDAP Panel, 2016, 2017, 2019a, 2019b, 2022).…”