
Article 1 
The preparation of Enterococcus faecium (NCIMB 11181), as set out in the Annex, is authorised for use without a time limit as additive in animal nutrition under the conditions laid down in that Annex.
Article 2 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 20 July 2004.
For the Commission
David BYRNE
Member of the Commission
ANNEX

EC No Additive Chemical formula, description Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisation
CFU/kg of complete feedingstuff
Micro-organisms
E 1708 Enterococcus faeciumNCIMB 11181 Preparation of Enterococcus faecium containing a minimum of
 Powder form:
 4 × 1011 CFU/g additive
 Coated form:
 5 × 1010 CFU/g additive Calves 6 months 5 × 108 2 × 1010 In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage temperature, storage life and stability to pelleting. Without a time limit
Piglets — 5 × 108 2 × 1010 For piglets until approximately 35 kg.In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage temperature, storage life and stability to pelleting. Without a time limit