Addresses: RP F RP LUX RP B RP IT RP ES RP PO RP UK RP DK RP GR RF IRL RP NL RP DE RP Finland RP Sweden RP Österreich Mission of Cyprus to the EU: Fax - 02.735.45.52 Mission of Czech Republic to the EU: Fax - 02.213.71.54 / 213.01.86 Mission of Estonia to the EU: Fax 02.227.39.25 Mission of Hungary to the EU: Fax 02.372.07.84 Mission of Latvia to the EU: Fax 02.282.03.69 Mission of Lithuania to the EU: Fax: - 02.771.45.97 Mission of Malta to the EU: Fax: - 02.343.01.06 Mission of Poland to the EU: Fax 02.777.72.97 / 777.72.98 Mission of Slovakia to the EU: Fax 02.743.68.88 Mission of Slovenia to the EU: Fax 02.512.09.97 Copy: M. Pierucci, SG, fax: 65960 M. X. Pavard,, fax: 91856 M. Thévenard,, fax: 96299 Mme Merla, fax: 66446 M. Bertrand, fax: 62325 Mme B. Gminder 64284 A. Badenhewer, fax: 81499 M. Coleman: fax: 96298 M. Astudillo: fax: 84489 Your Excellency, I have the honour to invite experts from the appropriate departments to attend a meeting of the Standing Committee on Food Chain and Animal Health Section Animal Nutrition - which will take place on 14 & 15 May 2003, CCAB rue Froissart 36 1040 in Brussels. The meeting will begin 10.a.m. (local time).
STANDING COMMITTEE 1. Candidate countries presentation of state of Acquis communautaire. 2. Status as regard feed legislation for short chain fructooligosaccharides (scfos) 3. Examination of a question submitted by Denmark: alternative methods of administration of feed additives. (top dressing or bolus). Letter of 28-03-03 4. Discussion and possible opinion on a draft Commission Directive amending Directive 2002/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 May 2002 on undesirable substances in animal feed (SANCO/1014/2002-rev. 3) 5. Revision of the annex to Directive 2002/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 May 2002 on undesirable substances in animal feed. Continuation of the discussion. 6. SETTING TIMETABLE FOR ADDITIVES 1. New dossiers 1.1 "Finase" (3-Phytase, EC 3.1.3.8, produced by Trichoderma reesei (CBS 528.94) (Enzyme N. 28). Extension of use for the animal categories: laying hens, turkeys for fattening and sows.. Day O : 15 April 2003. End of the sixty-days period: : 14 June 2003 Rapp: FIN 1.2 "Bio Feed Alpha CT and L (Alpha-amilase EC 3.2.1.1 and endo-1,3(4)-betaglucanase EC 3.2.1.6, Enzyme N 48). Animal category: chickens for fattening. Expiration of temporary authorisation: 01.04.2004. Rapp: DK 1.3 "Energex CT and L. (endo-1,3(4)-beta- glucanase EC 3.2.1.6, Enzyme no.4). Animal category: chickens for fattening. Expiration of temporary authorisation: 01.04.2004. Rapp: DK. EXPERT COMMITTEE 1. Evaluation of additive dossiers 1.1 Coccidiostats 1.1.1. Kokcisan (KRKA) Salinomycin sodium (coccidiostat). Animal category: chickens for fattening. Rapporteur : UK 1.1.2. Bio-Cox 120G Salinomycin sodium. Animal category: chickens for fattening, (Day O: 28 November 2002 end of sixty-days period as foreseen under article 4 par 4 of Dir. 70/524/EEC) 27 January 2003). Rapporteur: B 1.1.3 Sacox 120 mg microgranulate Salinomycin sodium. Animal category: chicken for
fattening. Rapporteur: UK. Evaluation of the dossier 1.1.4. Avatec 15% Lasalocid sodium. Animal category: chickens for fattening, Chickens reared for laying. Rapporteur:F. Evaluation of the dossier. 1.1.5. Cycostat 66G Robenidine hydrochloride. Animal category: chickens for fattening, turkeys, rabbits for fattening. Rapporteur: UK. Evaluation of the dossier. 1.1.6. Stenorol Halofuginone. Animal category: broilers, turkeys. Rapporteur: UK. Evaluation of the dossier. 1.1.7. DECCOX Decoquinate. Animal category: chicken for fattening Rapporteur: UK Evaluation of the dossier. 1.1.8. Monteban Narasin. Animal category: chickens for fattening - Clock 3: Start of second evaluation period: 26.09.2002, as foreseen under article 4 par 6 of Dir. 70/524/EEC- Rapporteur: UK 1.2. Antibiotics 1.2.1. Romensin Monensin sodium - animal category: cattle for fattening. (Clock 3: Start of second evaluation period: 17.10.2002, as foreseen under article 4 par 6 of Dir. 70/524/EEC). Rapporteur: UK 1.2.2. FLAVOMYCIN 40 & 80 Flavosphospholipol. Animal category: laying hens, turkeys, chicken for fattening, piglets, pigs, calves, cattle for fattening. Rapporteur: UK evaluation of the dossier. 1.3. Enzymes 1.3.1. Avizyme Ducks (endo-1,4-beta-xylanase 3.2.1.8 ; endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase 3.2.1.6 ; alpha-amylase 3.2.1.1 ; subtilisin 3.4.21.62 ; polygalacturonase 3.2.1.1.15). Extension of use. Animal category : Ducks,. Rapporteur: UK 1.3.2. Double concentration 1.3.2.1. Porzyme 9100 Double Strength (endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase 3.2.1.6 ; endo-1,4- beta-xylanase 3.2.1.8 ). Animal category : pigs for fattening. Rapporteur: UK. 1.3.2.2. Porzyme 9300 Double Strength (endo-1,4-beta-xylanase 3.2.1.8 ). Animal category : pigs for fattening, piglets. Rapporteur: UK 1.3.2.3. Avizyme 1200 Double Strength (endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase 3.2.1.6 ;endo-1,4- beta-xylanase 3.2.1.8 ; subtilisin 3.4.21.62 ). Animal category : chickens for fattening, laying hens. Rapporteur: UK
1.3.2.4. Avizyme 1300 Double Strength (Enzyme preparation no. 37). Animal categories: chicken for fattening, turkeys. Request for authorisation at double strength. Rapp UK 1.3.3 "Allzyme PT" Pentosanase (xylanase, E.C. No. 14). Extension for use : turkeys for fattening. Rapp: IRL 1.3.4. Belfeed B1100 MP/ML (Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase EC 3.2.1.8) Extension of use for the animal category: laying hens (solid/liquid form) (Day O of start full evaluation: 23 April 2003). Rapporteur: Belgium. 1.3.5. Rovabio TM Excel LC &AP (Endo-1,3(4)-betaglucanase EC 3.2.1.6 Endo-1,4-betaxylanase EC 3.2.1.8) produced from Penicillium funiculosum (IMI SD101) (solid/liquid form) Extension of use for the animal categories: piglets. (Day O of start full evaluation: 23 April 2003) Rapporteur: UK 1.3.6. Rovabio TM Excel LC &AP (Endo-1,3(4)-betaglucanase EC 3.2.1.6, Endo-1,4-betaxylanase EC 3.2.1.8) produced from Penicillium funiculosum (IMI SD101) (solid/liquid form) Extension of use for the animal categories: ducks for fattening. (Day O of start full evaluation: 23 April 2003). Rapporteur: UK 1.3.7. Bio Feed Phytase Change of Aspergillus orizae strain (from DSM 11857 to DSM 14223). Rapp: DK 1.3.8. Bio-feed plus (endo-1,4-beta-xylanase EC 3.2.1.8 and endo-1,4-beta-glucanase EC 3.2.1.4 produced by Humicola insolens (strain n. DSM 10442)).Animal categories: chickens for fattening. The provisional authorisation of the product Bio-feed plus will expire on 30 June 2004. Rapporteur: DK. 1.3.9. Porzyme SF100 (endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase 3.2.1.6 ; endo-1,4-beta-xylanase 3.2.1.8 polygalacturonase 3.2.1.1.15). Animal category : pigs for fattening. Application for permanent authorization. Rapporteur UK. 1.3.10. Porzyme SP (endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase 3.2.1.6 ; endo-1,4-beta-xylanase 3.2.1.8 alpha-amylase 3.2.1.1). Animal category : piglets.. Application for permanent authorization. Rapporteur: UK 1.3.11. Porzyme TP100 (endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase 3.2.1.6 ; endo-1,4-beta-xylanase 3.2.1.8 ; alpha-amylase 3.2.1.1 ; polygalacturonase 3.2.1.1.15). Animal category : pigs for fattening. Application for permanent authorization. Rapporteur: UK. 1.3.12. Endofeed DC (Endo-1, 3(4)-beta-glucanase EC 3.2.1.6 Endo-1, 4-beta-xylanase EC 3.2.1.8 ). Animal category: laying hens. Application for permanent authorization. Rapporteur: ES. 1.3.13. Energex (endo-1,3(4)-ß-glucanase3.2.1.6). Animal category: piglets, stability of the liquid form. Rapporteur: DK
1.4 Micro-organisms 1.4.1. Toyocerin (Bacillus cereus var. toyoi NCIMB 40112/CNCM I-1012). Animal categories: pigs for fattening. Rapporteur: ES. 1.4.2. MLB Lactobacillus acidophilus DSM 13241. Animal category: dogs. Application for authorisation. Clock 3 started on 21.01.03. Rapporteur: DK 1.4.3. Reuteri Pig Powder Lactobacillus reuteri 1063S. Animal category: piglets. Application for provisional authorisation. Clock 3 started on 14.11.02. Rapporteur.: SW 1.4.5. Levucell SB 20 Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1079. Animal category: piglets. Application for permanent authorisation. The provisional authorisation will expire on 30 June 2004. Rapporteur: F 1.4.6. Kluyten Kluyveromices marxianus K 1 MUCL 39434Cattle (dairy cows, fattening cattle, calves). Rapporteur: I (Dir.93/113) 1.4.7 Biosprint BCCM tm / MUCL 39885 (Saccharomyces cerevisiae BCCM tm / MUCL 39885). Animal category: dairy cattle. Application for extension of use. Clock 3: second evaluation period started on 02.04.03. Rapporteur: ITA 1.4.8 Velab Bovini (Lactobacillus reuteri VR BCCM TM/LMG S-16558, Lactobacillus reuteri VD BCCM TM/LMG S-16559, Lactobacillus salivarius VT BCCM TM/LMG S- 16557). Animal category: dairy cattle. Rapporteur: ITA 1.4.9 Velab Suini (Enterococcus faecium V1 BCCM/LMG S-16555 Lactobacillus reuteriv5 BCCM/LMG S-16554 Lactobacillus amylovorus V8 BCCM/LMG S). Animal category: piglets. Rapporteur: ITA 1.4.10 Cylactin LBC ME10, Cylactin LBC G35 (Enterococcus faecium NCIMB10415). Animal categories: calves. Application for the permanent authorisation. The provisional authorisation will expire on 30 June 2004. Rapporteur: D 1.4.11 BioPlus 2B (Bacillus licheniformis DSM 5749 Bacillus subtilis DSM 5750). Application for modification of the annex entry for animal categories: chicken for fattening and turkey for fattening. Application for extension of product shelf life for all authorised animal categories. Rapporteur: DK 1.4.12 Provita E Enterococcus facium DSM 7134 - Animal category: Sows. Rapp: A 1.5 Additives trace elements
Commission Regulation amending Directive 70/524/EEC concerning additives in feedingstuffs as regard to trace elements. (SANCO/2000/367 rev.3) 2. Evaluation of bioprotein dossiers 2. 1- NUTRIGROW : Yeast cells (Candida guillermondii) from the production of citric acid. Rapporteur: IRL. 2.2 - Analogue methionine: request from ADISSEO. Rapporteur F 3. Particular nutritional purposes. Request from DK to modify the particular nutritional purpose Reduction of the risk of milk fever. 4. Exchange of views about the definition of medicinal products in Codex Alimentarius N.B. The number of experts whose travel expenses will be reimbursed is limited to one expert per delegation. Experts travelling by plane are requested to systematically order the lowest priced ticket available. If for any reason beyond their control they have to book business class a justification should be attached to the ticket. The new regulation concerning the reimbursement of the travel and subsistence expenses as well as of the expenses incurred during the trip of foreign persons to the Commission invited as experts will be sent to you on request. For the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia: With regard to funding of participation of capital based officials, Commission-wide rules are currently being drawn up. At this point, and subject to confirmation at a later stage, we understand that the costs for officials from your country will be reimbursed on the basis of the same criteria which are currently applied for Member States (maximum is the travel costs for one representative by acceding country). For Malta and Cyprus: With regard to funding of participation of capital based officials, Commission-wide rules are currently being drawn up. We understand that under these rules officials from your country would generally not be eligible for reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs and that these costs would be borne by your government.
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