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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1037 of 7 May 2026 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Enterococcus lactis NCIMB 10415 as a feed additive for all animal species
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1037 of 7 May 2026 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Enterococcus lactis NCIMB 10415 as a feed additive for all animal species
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1037 of 7 May 2026 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Enterococcus lactis NCIMB 10415 as a feed additive for all animal species
C/2026/2928
OJ L, 2026/1037, 8.5.2026, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2026/1037/oj (BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, GA, HR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)
In force
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Official Journal |
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2026/1037 |
8.5.2026 |
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2026/1037
of 7 May 2026
concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Enterococcus lactis NCIMB 10415 as a feed additive for all animal species
(Text with EEA relevance)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,
Whereas:
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Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such an authorisation. |
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In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted for the authorisation of a preparation of Enterococcus lactis NCIMB 10415, previously identified as Enterococcus faecium NCIMB 10415. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. |
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The application concerns the authorisation of a preparation of Enterococcus lactis, NCIMB 10415 as a feed additive for all animal species, requesting that additive to be classified in the category ‘technological additives’ and in the functional group ‘silage additives’. |
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The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) concluded in its opinion of 16 September 2025 (2) that the preparation of Enterococcus lactis NCIMB 10415 is safe for all animal species, consumers and the environment. Regarding user safety, the Authority concluded that the preparation is considered an irritant to eyes and a skin and respiratory sensitiser, and any exposure is considered a risk. Furthermore, the Authority concluded that the addition of the preparation of Enterococcus lactis NCIMB 10415 at a minimum level of 1 × 108 CFU/kg fresh plant material has the potential to improve the production and fermentation quality of silage made from all types of plant material. The Authority also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. |
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In view of the above, the Commission considers that the preparation of Enterococcus lactis NCIMB 10415 satisfies the conditions provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised for all animal species. In addition, the Commission considers that appropriate protective measures should be taken to prevent adverse effects on the health of the users of the additive. |
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The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Authorisation
The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘technological additives’ and to the functional group ‘silage additives’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.
Article 2
Entry into force
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 7 May 2026.
For the Commission
The President
Ursula VON DER LEYEN
(1) OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2003/1831/oj.
(2) EFSA Journal, 23(10), e9679. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2025.9679.
ANNEX
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Identification number of the additive |
Name of the additive |
Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method |
Species or category of animal |
Maximum age |
Minimum content |
Maximum content |
Other provisions |
End of period of authorisation |
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CFU/kg of fresh material |
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Category: technological additives. Functional group: silage additives |
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1k20601 |
Enterococcus lactis NCIMB 10415 |
Additive composition Preparation of Enterococcus lactis NCIMB 10415 containing a minimum of 1 × 1010 CFU/g additive. Solid form --------------------------------- Characterisation of the active substance Viable cells of Enterococcus lactis NCIMB 10415 ---------------------------------- Analytical method (1) Identification of Enterococcus lactis NCIMB 10415 in the feed additive:
Enumeration of Enterococcus lactis NCIMB 10415 in the feed additive:
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All animal species |
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28 May 2036 |
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(1) Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/eurl-fa-eurl-feed-additives/eurl-fa-authorisation/eurl-fa-evaluation-reports_en. |
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ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2026/1037/oj
ISSN 1977-0677 (electronic edition)