Scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of canthaxanthin as a feed additive for poultry and for ornamental birds and ornamental fish

Scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of canthaxanthin as a feed additive for poultry and for ornamental birds and ornamental fish

Canthaxanthin is a naturally occurring red carotenoid. The following canthaxanthin concentrations in feed are considered safe based on studies and extrapolation of the results: 8 mg/kg complete feed for laying hens, chickens reared for laying, reproductive minor poultry and breeder hens of ornamenta...

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Main Author: EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:EFSA Journal
Subjects:
canthaxanthin
poultry
colouring additive
ornamental birds
ornamental fish
safety
efficacy
Online Access:http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/doc/3527.pdf

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