(1)

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation.

(2)

In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted for the authorisation of a preparation of Bacillus subtilis DSM 33862 and Lentilactobacillus buchneri DSM 12856. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

(3)

The application concerns the authorisation of the preparation of Bacillus subtilis DSM 33862 and Lentilactobacillus buchneri DSM 12856 as a feed additive for all animal species, requesting that additive to be classified in the category ‘technological additives’ and in the functional group ‘silage additives’.

(4)

The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) concluded in its opinion of 15 October 2024 (2) that the additive consisting of a preparation of Bacillus subtilis DSM 33862 and Lentilactobacillus buchneri DSM 12856 is safe for all animal species, consumers and the environment. It also concluded that the additive is not an irritant to the skin but should be considered as a potential skin and respiratory sensitiser, and any exposure through skin and respiratory tract is considered a risk. The latter conclusion would apply to any preparations containing the active agents. The Authority further concluded that the addition of the additive at a minimum level of 1×108 CFU/kg fresh plant material has the potential to improve the aerobic stability of silage from fresh plant material, with a dry matter range between 32 % and 65 %.

(5)

In view of the above, the Commission considers that the preparation of Bacillus subtilis DSM 33862 and Lentilactobacillus buchneri DSM 12856 satisfies the conditions provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised. In addition, the Commission considers that appropriate protective measures should be taken to prevent adverse effects on the health of the users of the additive.

(6)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,