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Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of a proanthocyanidin‐rich dry extract from the fruit of Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton (cranberry extract) for dogs and cats (ACEL pharma S.r.l.).

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Title: Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of a proanthocyanidin‐rich dry extract from the fruit of Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton (cranberry extract) for dogs and cats (ACEL pharma S.r.l.).
Authors: Villa, Roberto Edoardo (AUTHOR), Azimonti, Giovanna (AUTHOR), Bonos, Eleftherios (AUTHOR), Christensen, Henrik (AUTHOR), Durjava, Mojca (AUTHOR), Gehring, Ronette (AUTHOR), Glandorf, Boet (AUTHOR), Kouba, Maryline (AUTHOR), López‐Alonso, Marta (AUTHOR), Marcon, Francesca (AUTHOR), Nebbia, Carlo (AUTHOR), Pechová, Alena (AUTHOR), Prieto‐Maradona, Miguel (AUTHOR), Theodoridou, Katerina (AUTHOR), Bastos, Maria de Lourdes (AUTHOR), Benfenati, Emilio (AUTHOR), Brantom, Paul (AUTHOR), Chesson, Andrew (AUTHOR), López‐Puente, Secundino (AUTHOR), Schlatter, Josef (AUTHOR)
Source: EFSA Journal. Apr2026, Vol. 24 Issue 4, p1-22. 22p.
Subject Terms: Feed additives, Safety, Cranberries, Flavoring essences, Treatment effectiveness, Cats, Proanthocyanidins, Dogs
Company/Entity: European Food Safety Authority
Abstract: Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of a proanthocyanidin‐rich dry extract obtained from the fruit of Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton (cranberry extract) when used as a sensory feed additive for dogs and cats. The additive is not currently authorised for use in feed. The FEEDAP Panel concluded that cranberry extract is safe for dogs at 610 mg/kg complete feed and for cats at 155 mg/kg complete feed. Regarding user safety, the additive is not irritant to skin or eyes but is a potential skin and respiratory sensitiser. Exposure of users by inhalation and dermal routes is considered a risk. The Panel concluded that the additive has the potential to be efficacious as a sensory additive (flavouring agent, palatability enhancer) in dogs and cats when added to feed at 122 and 155 mg/kg complete feed, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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