Introduction
Finase® EC contains 6-phytase, a second-generation phytase, according to the manufacturer. It is authorised for use in the EU in piglets, pigs for fattening, and sows. Finase® EC is available in both dry and liquid forms.
Manufacturer´s main claims
Improves phosphate availability from phytate
Reduces the environmental impact of phosphorus
Technical specifications of Finase® EC
EU category
Zootechnical additives
Functional group of additives
Digestibility enhancers
Active substance
6-phytase (EC. 3.1.3.26)
Phytase activity in the product
5000 PPU/g in the dry product as well as in the liquid
EU approval, minimum content
Poultry for fattening and breeding pigs: 250 PPU/kg feed
Poultry for laying: 125 PPU/kg feed
End of period of EU authorisation
8 July 2031
EU code
4a12
Production organism
Trichoderma reseei (CBS 122001)
Product storage stability
Storage stability was tested in five different batches at two different temperatures. At 25°C and 32-37°C, respectively, 95 and 78 % of the initial activity was recovered after one year.
Storage stability in premix and feed
Finase® EC was mixed into the final feed at the recommended dosage. After four months of storage at room temperature, the recovery rate was above 87 %.
Heat stability
There was no loss of activity when pelleting at 60 to 65°C. At 70°C, the loss of activity was 18 %. Higher pelleting temperatures produced substantially higher losses of activity.
Homogeneity
Carrier
Powder: Food-grade wheat flour
Liquid: Sorbitol, sodium benzoate, and water
Package size
Finase P: 25kg bags
Finase L: 25kg, 120kg and 1000kg
Handling
The European Commission states: "For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection."
Manufacturer
AB Vista
List of references
EFSA (2009). Scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of Finase® EC (6-phytase) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening and reared for laying, laying hens, turkeys for fattening and reared for breeding, ducks and other minor poultry species, piglets (weaned), pigs for fattening and sows. EFSA Journal 2009; 7(11): 1380
EU (2010). Commission Regulation (EU) No 277/2010 of 31 March 2010 concerning the authorisation of 6-phytase as a feed additive for poultry for fattening and breeding other than turkeys for fattening, for poultry for laying and for pigs other than sows (holder of authorisation Roal OY). Official Journal of the European Union, L 86/13
EU (2010). Commission Regulation (EU) No 889/2010 of 8 October 2010 concerning the authorisation of a new use of a 6-phytase as a feed additive for turkeys (holder of authorisation Roal Oy). Official Journal of the European Union. L 266/4-5
EU (2011). Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 886/2011 of 5 September 2011 concerning the authorisation of 6-phytase (EC. 3.1.3.26) produced by Trichoderma reesei (CBS 122001) as a feed additive for sows (holder of authorisation Roal OY). Official Journal of the European Union, L229/5
EU (2021). Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/982 of 17 June 2021 concerning the renewal of the authorisation of a preparation of 6-phytase produced by Trichoderma reesei CBS 122001 as a feed additive for pigs and poultry (holder of the authorisation: Roal OY), and repealing Regulations (EU) No 277/2010, (EU) No 891/2010 and Implementing Regulation (EU) No 886/2011. Official Journal of the European Union. L 216/139-141