Safety and efficacy of Levucell® SB (Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I‐1079) as a feed additive for weaned piglets and sows
2016
EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP)
Abstract Levucell® SB is the trade name for a feed additive based on viable cells of a strain Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Saccharomyces cerevisiae is considered by EFSA to be suitable for the Qualified Presumption of Safety (QPS) approach to establishing safety for the target species, consumers and the environment. The identity of the strain present in the additive was established. Accordingly, this strain is presumed safe for the target species, consumers of products from animals fed the additive and the environment. Based on the data provided, the formulation Levucell® SB20, the uncoated form, is not a skin or eye irritant or a skin sensitiser. Inhalation exposure is unlikely. Encapsulation used in two other forms (Levucell® ME10 and Levucell® ME Titan) is not expected to introduce hazards for users. Based on the results of the studies provided, the FEEDAP Panel concludes that the additive has the potential to be efficacious in sows at the recommended dose of 1 × 109 CFU/kg feed and in weaned piglets at the recommended dose 2 × 109 CFU/kg feed. The different forms of the additive are considered to be equivalent when used to deliver the same dose.
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