New L-Threonine strain approved for sale in Europe used by Fufeng,

The European Commission approved the use of L-threonine according to regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of 22 September 2003.

The newly approved strain is used by Fufeng Group. It is also reported that Barentz Animal Nutrition obtained exclusive agency for distribution in Germany, Poland, Spain and Portugal.

Statement by the European Commission:

"The assessment of L-Threonine produced by Escherichia coli CGMCC 11473 shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of this additive should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.

The European food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded in its opinion of 5 July 2017 combined with the opinion of 4 October 2019 that, under the proposed conditions of use, L-Threonine produced by Escherichia coli CGMCC 11473 does not have an adverse effect on animal health, consumer health or the environment."