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Safety of feed additives consisting of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (E 464) and methyl cellulose (E 461) for all animal species (International Cellulosics Association).

Authors :
Bampidis, Vasileios
Azimonti, Giovanna
Bastos, Maria de Lourdes
Christensen, Henrik
Dusemund, Birgit
Durjava, Mojca
Kouba, Maryline
López‐Alonso, Marta
López Puente, Secundino
Marcon, Francesca
Mayo, Baltasar
Pechová, Alena
Petkova, Mariana
Ramos, Fernando
Villa, Roberto Edoardo
Woutersen, Ruud
Anguita, Montserrat
Galobart, Jaume
Manini, Paola
Vettori, Maria Vittoria
Source :
EFSA Journal. Feb2024, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p1-8. 8p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose and methyl cellulose as technological feed additives for all animal species. In its previous opinions on the safety and efficacy of the products, the FEEDAP Panel could not conclude on proper identification and characterisation as required for a feed additive. The occurrence of potential toxic impurities could also not be assessed. Based on the new data provided, the feed additives hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose and methyl cellulose were properly identified and characterised and were shown to meet the specifications set for the food additives. Therefore, the conclusions of the safety assessments reached in the previous opinions for hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose and methyl cellulose meeting the food additive specifications, apply to the hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose and methyl cellulose under assessment as feed additives. The additives are considered safe for all animal species, the consumer and the environment. In the absence of data, the FEEDAP Panel is not in the position to conclude on the safety for the user. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18314732
Volume :
22
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
EFSA Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175750909
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2024.8637