14.3.2022
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
L 85/7
(6)
The Authority concluded in its opinions of 27 January 2015 (4) that, under the proposed conditions of use, citric acid produced by Aspergillus niger DSM 25794 or CGMCC 4513/CGMCC 5751 or CICC 40347/CGMCC 5343 does not have an adverse effect on animal health, consumer safety or the environment.
It also concluded that the additive has potentially hazardous effects on skin, mucosae, eyes and the exposure via inhalation is a risk.
Therefore, the Commission considers that appropriate protective measures should be taken to prevent adverse effects on human health, in particular as regards the users of the additive.
The Authority also concluded that the substance might have the potential to act as an acidity regulator in feedingstuff.
However, its efficacy as a preservative, although well recognised in food, has not been sufficiently demonstrated due to the lack of statistical analysis provided by the design study.
(7)
Despite the weakness of statistical demonstration of the provided studies, the authorisation already granted to citric acid for food use for the same function has been considered as a sufficient indication of the effectiveness of the substance as a preservative, under the conditions of Commission Regulation (EC) No 429/2008 (5).
(8)
The Authority concluded in its opinions of 1 July 2014 (6) and 8 September 2015 (7) that, under the proposed conditions of use, sorbic acid and potassium sorbate do not have an adverse effect on animal health, consumer safety or the environment.
It also concluded that the additives are irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Therefore, the Commission considers that appropriate protective measures should be taken to prevent adverse effects on human health, in particular as regards the users of the additives.
The Authority also concluded that sorbic acid and potassium sorbate are authorised food additives in the Union for use as preservatives.
It is reasonable to expect that the effect in food will be observed in feed when they are used at comparable concentrations and under similar conditions.
(9)
The Authority concluded in its opinions of 1 February 2012 (8) and 6 May 2021 (9) that, under the proposed conditions of use, acetic acid, sodium diacetate and calcium acetate do not have an adverse effect on animal health, consumer safety or the environment.
It also concluded that dilute acid is considered to be an irritant, while at higher concentrations it is corrosive and has a particular risk for the eyes.
Therefore, the Commission considers that appropriate protective measures should be taken to prevent adverse effects on human health, in particular as regards the users of the additive.
The Authority also concluded that acetic acid, sodium diacetate and calcium acetate are authorised food additives in the Union for use as preservatives.
It is reasonable to expect that the effect in food will be observed in feed when they are used at comparable concentrations and under similar conditions.
(10)
The Authority concluded in its opinion of 16 November 2011 (10) that, under the proposed conditions of use, propionic acid, sodium propionate, calcium propionate and ammonium propionate do not have an adverse effect on animal health, consumer safety or the environment.
It also concluded that the propionic acid and sodium propionate, calcium propionate and ammonium propionate are corrosive to skin, mucous membranes and for eyes.
Therefore, the Commission considers that appropriate protective measures should be taken to prevent adverse effects on human health, in particular as regards the users of the additives.
The Authority also concluded that propionic acid, sodium propionate, calcium propionate and ammonium propionate have the potential to act as preservatives in feedingstuff.
(4) EFSA Journal 2015;13(2):4009 and EFSA Journal 2015;13(2):4010.
(5) Commission Regulation (EC) No 429/2008 of 25 April 2008 on detailed rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the preparation and the presentation of applications and the assessment and the authorisation of feed additives (OJ L 133, 22.5.2008, p. 57).
(6) EFSA Journal 2014;12(7):3792.
(7) EFSA Journal 2015;13(9):4239.
(8) EFSA Journal 2012;10(2):2571.
(9) EFSA Journal 2021;19(5):6615.
(10) EFSA Journal 2011;9(12):2446.