
Article 1 
The preparation specified in Annex I, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘gut flora stabilisers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.
Article 2 
In Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1200/2005, entry E1712 on Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM MA 18/5M is deleted.
Article 3 
In Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2036/2005, entry E1712 on Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM MA 18/5M is deleted.
Article 4 
The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 413/2013 is replaced by Annex II to this Regulation.
Article 5 
The preparation specified in the Annex I and feed containing that preparation, which are produced and labelled before 2 July 2018 in accordance with the rules applicable before 2 January 2018 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted.
Article 6 
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, 12 December 2017.
For the Commission
The President
Jean-Claude JUNCKER
ANNEX I

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 Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisation
CFU/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % CFU/l of water for drinking
Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: gut flora stabilisers
4d1712 Danstar Ferment AG represented by Lallemand SAS Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM MA 18/5M 

 Preparation of Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM MA 18/5M containing a minimum of 1 × 1010 CFU/g
 Solid not-coated and coated forms

Viable cells of Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM MA 18/5M

Enumeration of the active substance in feed additive, premixtures, feedingstuffs and water: spread plate method (EN 15786:2009).

Identification: Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE) method.
 Pigs for fatteningMinor porcine species (weaned and for fatteningChickens for fattening and minor avian species for fattening and for laying — 1 × 109 — 5 × 108 — 
1. In the directions for use of the additive, premixture and compound feed, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment and stability in drinking water shall be indicated.

2. For use of the additive in water for drinking the homogeneous dispersion of the additive shall be ensured.

3. The use is permitted in feed containing the following authorised coccidiostats: decoquinate, halofuginone, diclazuril, and nicarbazin.

4. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection.

5. The additive may be used in water for drinking.
 2.1.2028

ANNEX II

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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/l of water for drinking
Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: gut flora stabilisers
4d1712 Lallemand SAS Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM MA 18/5M 
Preparation of Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM MA 18/5M containing a minimum of 1 × 1010 CFU/g additive

Viable cells of Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM MA 18/5 M

Enumeration: spread plate method using MRS agar (EN 15786:2009)

Identification: Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE)
 Piglets (weaned)Laying hens — 5 × 108 —  1. In the directions for use of the additive, the storage conditions and stability heat treatment and stability in drinking water shall be indicated
 2. For piglets (weaned) up to 35 kg.
 3. For safety: breathing protection, glasses and gloves shall be used during handling.
 4. The additive shall be mixed with other feed additives or feed materials in order to allow its complete homogeneous dispersion in water for drinking.
 27.5.2023
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