
EFSA Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 23(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver scientific opinion on renewal of feed additive consisting canthaxanthin (Carophyll® Red 10%) for breeder hens and modify specifications by substituting ethoxyquin 4.4% butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) increasing limit dichloromethane 80 mg/kg. The complies with conditions authorisation. Panel Additives Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) notes that proposed modifications are considered be no concern. concluded CAROPHYLL®Red 10% remains safe target species consumer under current authorised use CAROPHYLL® 10%. noted maximum residue limits (MRLs) set different authorisations may not protective enough when considering combined exposure all possible routes. should irritant skin eyes respiratory tract sensitiser; any is risk. In absence data, could conclude whether environment There need assessing efficacy context
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