ArticleEFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority2025
Assessment of the feed additive beta-carotene (3a160(a)) for all animal species for the renewal of its authorisation (BASF SE, DSM Nutritional Products Ltd., Europe-Asia GmbH, JYB Europe BV, NHU Europe GmbH).
Article in EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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- Assessment of the feed additive beta-carotene (3a160(a)) for all animal species for the renewal of its authorisation (BASF SE, DSM Nutritional Products Ltd., Europe-Asia GmbH, JYB Europe BV, NHU Europe GmbH).EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2025Article
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Abstract
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of beta-carotene (3a160(a)) for the renewal of its authorisation as a nutritional additive for all animal species. The Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) concluded that the use of beta-carotene in animal nutrition under the approved conditions remains safe for target species, consumers and the environment. Regarding user safety, the FEEDAP Panel concludes that beta-carotene is not a skin and eye irritant and not a skin sensitiser. One preparation containing 10% beta-carotene was shown not to be a skin sensitiser. However, no conclusions on the safety for the user can be done on any other preparations. The Panel concluded there is no need for assessing the efficacy of the additive in the context of the renewal of the authorisation.
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