Assessment of the feed additive consisting of benzoic acid (4d210) (VevoVitall®) for weaned piglets, pigs for fattening, sows and minor porcine species for fattening and for reproduction for the renewal of its authorisation (DSM Nutritional Products Ltd)

Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the assessment of the application for renewal of the authorisation of benzoic acid (4d210) (VevoVitall®) as a zootechnical feed additive for weaned piglets, pigs for fattening, sows and minor porcine species for fattening and for reproduction. The Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) concluded that the use of benzoic acid (4d210) remains safe for the target animals, consumer and for the environment under the approved conditions of the authorisation. Regarding user safety, the additive was considered irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory system and was not considered a potential skin sensitiser. Exposure by any route was considered a risk. There is no need for assessing the efficacy of the additive in the context of the renewal of the authorisation.