Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) for use in cats (FEDIAF).

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Title:	Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) for use in cats (FEDIAF).
Authors:	Bampidis, Vasileios¹, Azimonti, Giovanna¹, de Lourdes Bastos, Maria¹, Christensen, Henrik¹, Dusemund, Birgit¹, Durjava, Mojca Fašmon¹, Kouba, Maryline¹, López-Alonso, Marta¹, Puente, Secundino López¹, Marcon, Francesca¹, Mayo, Baltasar¹, Pechová, Alena¹, Petkova, Mariana¹, Ramos, Fernando¹, Sanz, Yolanda¹, Villa, Roberto Edoardo¹, Woutersen, Ruud¹, Gropp, Jürgen¹, Anguita, Montserrat¹, Galobart, Jaume¹
Source:	EFSA Journal. Jul2021, Vol. 19 Issue 7, p1-10. 10p.
Subject Terms:	*Animal feeds, Feed additives, Butylated hydroxyanisole, Cats, Substance abuse
Abstract:	Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of butylated hydroxy anisole (BHA) when used as a technological additive (antioxidant) in feed for cats. BHA is a waxy solid consisting for > 98.5% of the active substance, a mixture of 3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole and 2-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole and is currently authorised for use in all animal species except in cats. In support of the safety of the additive for the target species, the applicant has submitted a tolerance study which demonstrated that BHA is tolerated by cats at a concentration up to 150 mg/kg complete feed. The additive should be considered a skin, eye irritant and a potential skin sensitiser. Exposure of the user via inhalation was considered unlikely; therefore, a risk is not expected. BHA is authorised as an antioxidant for food use at comparable use levels; therefore, no studies were required to demonstrate the efficacy of BHA as an antioxidant in complete feed for cats. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of butylated hydroxy anisole (BHA) when used as a technological additive (antioxidant) in feed for cats. BHA is a waxy solid consisting for > 98.5% of the active substance, a mixture of 3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole and 2-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole and is currently authorised for use in all animal species except in cats. In support of the safety of the additive for the target species, the applicant has submitted a tolerance study which demonstrated that BHA is tolerated by cats at a concentration up to 150 mg/kg complete feed. The additive should be considered a skin, eye irritant and a potential skin sensitiser. Exposure of the user via inhalation was considered unlikely; therefore, a risk is not expected. BHA is authorised as an antioxidant for food use at comparable use levels; therefore, no studies were required to demonstrate the efficacy of BHA as an antioxidant in complete feed for cats. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	18314732
DOI:	10.2903/j.efsa.2021.6713