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To assess the safety and compliance of zinc bislysinate as a feed additive for various animal species for authorisation renewal.

May 30, 2026EFSA JournalOpen Access

Assessment of a feed additive consisting of zinc bislysinate (3b613) for all animal species for the renewal of its authorisation (Senzyme GmbH)

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EFSA Panel evaluates safety of zinc bislysinate feed additive, indicating no need for efficacy assessment.

To assess the safety and compliance of zinc bislysinate as a feed additive for various animal species for authorisation renewal.
Evaluation of existing data provided by the applicant regarding safety and compliance with authorisation conditions.
Assessment of user safety, focusing on irritant potential to skin, eyes, and respiratory system.
Review of environmental safety for terrestrial and land-based aquaculture species.
Zinc bislysinate is safe for target animal species and consumers based on existing data.
The additive is not a skin or skin sensitiser but is an eye and respiratory irritant, posing risks upon inhalation or eye exposure.
Safe for the environment regarding terrestrial species and land-based aquaculture systems, but safety in marine sediment remains uncertain.

(FEEDAP) et al. (2026) studied this question.

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