Eu to assess the environmental safety of Deczulil as a feed additive for laying hens and pheasants

May 5, 2023, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) news, the EU Animal Feed Additives and Products (FEEDAP) study group on the environmental safety of diclazuril (diclazuril) as a feed additive for laying hens and pheasants issued a scientific opinion.

After assessment, the expert panel concluded that local kerzuri is not expected to pose a risk to terrestrial fractions and sediments when used for laying hens and pheasants under the proposed use conditions, in both acidic and non-acidic soils. Neither acidic nor non-acidic soils have an effect on groundwater. Due to the lack of data, no conclusions can be drawn about the aquatic environment. Some of the original reports are as follows:

Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety for the environment of diclazuril (Coxiril®) as a coccidiostat feed additive for chickens reared for laying and pheasants. In its previous assessments, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) could not reach a final conclusion on the risk resulting from the use of diclazuril in acid soil from Coxiril®. On the basis of the new data provided, the FEEDAP Panel updates the previous conclusions as follows: no risk is expected for the terrestrial compartment and for sediment when diclazuril is used in chickens reared for laying and to pheasants at the proposed condition of use (in both acidic and non-acidic soils). No concern for groundwater is expected for both acidic and non-acidic soils. Due to the lack of data, no conclusions can be drawn for the aquatic compartment. Diclazuril does not have the potential for bioaccumulation; therefore, a risk of secondary poisoning is unlikely.