Regulations on Feed Enzymes

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Gülcan DEMİRELa

aİstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Diseases, İstanbul, Türkiye

ABSTRACT
Quantitative and qualitative improvements have been achieved in animal products with the use of enzymes obtained as a result of biotechnological studies in the field of animal nutrition after the 1950s. During all these developments, it has been observed that probiotics, enzymes, and antibiotics, along with growth promoter substances, are used more widely. The feed enzymes market has grown rapidly as a result of high raw material cost and an EU wide ban on antibiotics as growth promoters. The market is driven by the growing meat industry due to the increase in world population. In general, additives are thoroughly evaluated by authorities for effectiveness and safety before they are allowed for use worldwide. Most countries have regulations governing the marketing of feed enzymes. Feed enzyme manufacturers must provide evidence that the enzyme is safe and effective for the target species. Evidence of product quality, such as consistency and stability, must also be approved. This review is about the regulations, approval processes and differences in implementation for enzymes added to animal feed.
Keywords: Animal feed; enzymes; government regulation

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