
Article 1 
The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘other zootechnical additives’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.
Article 2 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following 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, 29 September 2009.
For the Commission
Androulla VASSILIOU
Member of the Commission
ANNEX

Identification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation 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
CFU/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %
Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: other zootechnical additives (favourably affect animal growth)
4d1712 LallemandSAS Pediococcus acidilacticiCNCM MA 18/5M 
 Additive composition:
Preparation of viable cells of Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM MA 18/5M containing a minimum of 1 × 1010 CFU/g additive
 Characterisation of the active substance:
Viable cells Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM MA 18/5M
 Analytical method:
 Quantification: spread plate method using MRS agar and 37 °C as incubation temperature.
 Identification: pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) method. Salmonids — 3 × 109 — 
1. In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage temperature, storage life and stability to pelleting.

2. Recommended dose for Salmonids 3 × 109 CFU/kg complete feed.

3. For safety reasons: breathing protection shall be used during handling.
 20.10.2019
Shrimps 1 × 109
