
Article 1 
The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘digestibility enhancers’, 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 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, 8 June 2016.
For the Commission
The President
Jean-Claude JUNCKER
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
Units of active substance/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %
Category: Zootechnical additives. Functional group: digestibility enhancers.
4a24 Danisco (UK) Ltd 6-phytase EC 3.1.3.26 
Preparation of 6-phytase produced by Trichoderma reesei (ATCC SD-6528) having a minimum activity of 15 000 U/g.

Liquid form

6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26) produced by Trichoderma reesei (ATCC SD-6528)

For the quantification of 6-phytase activity in the feed additive:


— colorimetric method based on the enzymatic reaction of phytase on the phytate.

For the quantification of 6-phytase activity in premixtures and feedingstuffs:


— colorimetric method based on the enzymatic reaction of phytase on the phytate EN ISO 30024.
 All poultry speciesAll porcine species (other than suckling piglets) — 250 U — 
1. In the directions for use of the additive and premixture the storage conditions and stability to pelleting shall be indicated.

2. Maximum recommended dose: 2 000 U/kg feed.

3. For users of the additive and premixtures in a feed business, operational procedures and appropriate organisational measures shall be established to address hazards by inhalation, dermal contact or eye contact. Where the dermal, inhalator or eye exposure cannot be reduced to an acceptable level by these procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with appropriate personal protective equipment.
 29 June 2026

