Annex IV
United Kingdom
| 1 FTU is the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 micromole of inorganic phosphate per minute from sodium phytate at pH 5,5 and 37 °C. | ||||||||
| No | Additive | Chemical formula, description | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | Minimum activity | Maximum activity | Other provisions | Duration of authorisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit of activity per kg of complete feedingstuff | ||||||||
| 1 | 3-phytase (EC 3.1.3.8) | Preparation of 3-phytase produced by Aspergillus niger (CBS 114.94) having a minimum phytase activity of 5 000 FTUf1/g for solid and liquid preparations | Pigs (all categories of animals) | — | — | — | — | 21.4.1999 |
| Chickens (all categories of animals) | — | — | — | — | 21.4.1999 | |||
| Turkeys | — | 125 FTU | — | 1. Indicate in the directions for use for the additive and the premixture the storage temperature, storage duration and stability on pelleting 2. Recommended dose per kg of complete feedingstuff: 200-800 FTU 3. For use in compound feedingstuffs with a minimum content of 0,3 % phytate, e.g. 20 % wheat | 30.9.1999 | |||
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1 FTU is the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 micromole of inorganic phosphate per minute from sodium phytate at pH 5,5 and 37 °C.