Assessment of the application for renewal of authorisation of selenium‐enriched yeast produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I‐3399 for all animal species. (27th May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bampidis, Vasileios; Azimonti, Giovanna; Bastos, Maria de Lourdes; Christensen, Henrik; Dusemund, Birgit; Kos Durjava, Mojca; Kouba, Maryline; López‐Alonso, Marta; López Puente, Secundino; Marcon, Francesca; Mayo, Baltasar; Pechová, Alena; Petkova, Mariana; Ramos, Fernando; Sanz, Yolanda; Villa, Roberto Edoardo; Woutersen, Ruud; Anguita, Montserrat; Galobart, Jaume; Holczknecht, Orsolya; Tarrés‐Call, Jordi; Pettenati, Elisa; Pizzo, Fabiola; Manini, Paola
• Is Part Of: EFSA journal. Volume 18:Number 5(2020)
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• Publication Date: 2020-05-27
• Subjects: nutritional additive -- compounds of trace elements -- selenium -- selenised yeast -- Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I‐3399 -- SELSAF -- safety; Food -- Europe -- Safety measures -- Periodicals; Food Safety; Food -- Safety measures; Europe; Periodicals; Periodicals; Fulltext; Government Publications, International; Internet Resources; Periodicals; Periodicals; 363.19209405
• DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2020.6144
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1831-4732

Abstract

Abstract: Selenium‐enriched yeast produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I‐3399 (selenised yeast inactivated) (SELSAF) is characterised as organic selenium mainly containing selenomethionine (Se‐Met, ≥ 63%). The applicant requested for the renewal of the authorisation for selenium‐enriched yeast produced by S. cerevisiae CNCM I‐3399 when used as a feed additive for all animal species. The applicant has provided evidence that the additive in the market complies with the conditions of the authorisation. The Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP Panel) confirms that the use of selenium‐enriched yeast produced by S. cerevisiae CNCM I‐3399 under the current authorised conditions of use is safe for the target species, the consumers and the environment. The additive is non‐irritant to skin and eyes but should be considered a respiratory sensitiser. No conclusion can be reached on its dermal sensitising properties. The additive is hazardous by inhalation. Exposure of users by inhalation is very likely. There is no need for assessing the efficacy of the additive in the context of the renewal of the authorisation.