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Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of 6‐phytase produced by the genetically modified strain Aspergillus oryzae DSM 33737 (HiPhorius™ 10, 40, 20L and 50L) as a zootechnical feed additive for all poultry, all Suidae and all fin fish. The FEEDAP Panel concluded that the genetic modification of the production strain does not give rise to safety concerns. Based on the no observed adverse effect level identified in a subchronic oral toxicity study in rats, the additive was considered safe for all poultry, all Suidae and all fin fish at the proposed conditions of use. The Panel also concluded that the use of the product as a feed additive is of no concern for the consumers and the environment. The liquid formulations of the additive are not skin or eye irritants. The two solid ones are not skin irritants but are eye irritants. Owing to the lack of data, the Panel cannot conclude on the skin sensitisation of the final formulations of the additive. Due to the proteinaceous nature of the active substance (6‐phytase), the additive is considered a respiratory sensitiser. The Panel concludes that the additive is efficacious when included in the diet of poultry for fattening or reared for laying/breeding, reproductive Suidae, and all fin fish. Due to the lack of sufficient data, the Panel could not conclude on the efficacy for laying and reproductive poultry and growing Suidae.

Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of a preparation of carvacrol, thymol, d‐carvone, methyl salicylate and l‐menthol (Biomin® DC‐P) for all poultry species. The additive is authorised for use in feed for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying and minor poultry species reared to the point of lay. The safety and efficacy of the additive for those species have been previously evaluated by the EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP Panel). The current application is for an extension of use of the additive for all poultry species under the same conditions of use (recommended level ranging between 65 and 105 mg/kg complete feed). The FEEDAP Panel concluded that the additive Biomin® DC‐P is safe for poultry species for fattening or reared for laying, but in the absence of adequate data cannot conclude on the safety for laying/breeding birds. The use of Biomin® DC‐P in feed for all poultry species under the proposed conditions of use was considered safe for consumers and the environment. The FEEDAP Panel considered that exposure of users by inhalation is unlikely. In the absence of data, the Panel could not conclude on the effects of Biomin® DC‐P on skin and eyes. Biomin® DC‐P has the potential to be efficacious in poultry species for fattening or reared for laying when incorporated into feed at a minimum concentration of 65 mg/kg complete feed. In the absence of sufficient data, the Panel could not conclude on the efficacy for laying hens or for other poultry species for laying/breeding.

Context: The cyanobacteria Spirulina is a food supplement according to its high nutritional value. However, the bioaccesibility (Bac) of nutrients like Fe, Cu and Zn from Spirulina can be affected by excipients and formulations of supplements. Aims: To evaluate the Bac of Fe, Cu and Zn from different commercial presentations of Spirulina-based dietary supplements according to excipients and formulations. Methods: Microscopic studies were performed to study Spirulina content in dietary supplements. Total Fe, Cu and Zn concentrations were determined by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). Bac was calculated as the ratio between total metal concentration and the metal concentration after in vitro gastrointestinal digestion. Results: The Spirulina fragments concentration in the analyzed dietary supplements were different, corresponding to 2.21 × 109 – 4.46 × 109 cell fragments/g (p = 0.021; 95% confidence). Fe, Cu and Zn concentrations in Spirulina dietary supplements ranged from 63 ± 1 – 1066 ± 7 µg/g, 1.8 ± 0.1 – 187.9 ± 1.9 µg/g and 3.0 ± 0.3 – 57.3 ± 0.6 µg/g, respectively. Fe, Cu and Zn Bac were higher in the intestinal digestion stage in samples with high Spirulina count. Fe Bac was lower in tablets. Cu Bac was higher in the oral phase rather than the intestinal phase when Cu is present in excipients and not in Spirulina. Zn Bac decreases when Mg stearate is introduced as an excipient. Conclusions: The Bac of Fe, Cu, and Zn from Spirulina dietary supplements showed to be affected by excipients composition and by the solid dosage form. The different commercial presentations of Spirulina affect their nutritional value.