Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil from Cinnamomum camphora (L.) J. Presl (camphor white oil) for use in all animal species (FEFANA asbl).
Abstract: Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA 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 an essential oil from the whole plant (L.) J. Presl (camphor white oil), when used as a sensory additive (flavouring) in feed and water for drinking for all animal species. The FEEDAP Panel concluded that the additive is safe up to the maximum proposed use levels in complete feed of 30 mg/kg for piglets, pigs for fattening, sows, horses, rabbits, fish, ornamental fish and dogs and of 50 mg/kg for calves (milk replacer), cattle for fattening, dairy cows, sheep and goats. For the other species, the calculated safe concentration in complete feed is 28 mg/kg for chickens for fattening, 42 mg/kg for laying hens, 37 mg/kg for turkeys for fattening and 22 mg/kg for cats. The FEEDAP Panel considered that the use in water for drinking is safe provided that the total daily intake of the additive does not exceed the daily amount that is considered safe when consumed via feed. No concerns for consumers were identified following the use of the additive at the use level considered safe in feed for the target species. The essential oil under assessment should be considered as irritant to skin and eyes, and as a skin and respiratory sensitiser. The use of the additive under the proposed conditions in animal feed was not expected to pose a risk for the environment. Camphor white oil was recognised to flavour food. Since its function in feed would be essentially the same as that in food, no further demonstration of efficacy was considered necessary.
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Publication Date: 2022-01-13 PubMed ID: 35058990PubMed Central: PMC8756382DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2022.6985Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research explores the use of camphor white oil, an essential oil derived from Cinnamomum camphora, as a sensory additive for feed and water consumed by various animal species. The study found the substance to be safe for consumption within specific dosage levels, with no significant risk to consumers or the environment.
Investigative Body and Study Background
- The study was conducted by the EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), upon a request from the European Commission.
- The subject of the request was an examination of the safety and efficacy of essential oil sourced from the whole plant of Cinnamomum camphora (camphor white oil) in being used as a flavouring agent in feed and drinking water for all animal species.
Safety Findings
- Upon study completion, the Panel concluded the feed additive safe at specific proposed maximum levels, namely 30mg/kg for piglets, pigs for fattening, sows, horses, rabbits, fish, ornamental fish, and dogs, and 50 mg/kg for calves (milk replacer), cattle for fattening, dairy cows, sheep, and goats.
- The safe concentrations in complete feed were also found to be different for different species, listed as 28 mg/kg for chickens for fattening, 42 mg/kg for laying hens, 37 mg/kg for turkeys for fattening, and 22 mg/kg for cats.
- For camphor white oil to be safe for use in drinking water, the total daily intake of the additive should not exceed the safe daily amount ascertained while considering feed intake.
- No consumer safety concerns were noted after using the additive at safe levels in the feed for targeted animal species.
- However, it’s noted that camphor white oil was found to be irritant to skin and eyes and could potentially cause skin and respiratory sensitization.
Environmental and Efficacy Considerations
- The additive, under the recommended conditions in animal feed, did not pose any environmental risk.
- Camphor white oil is acknowledged for its ability to flavour food, which was the proposed function in feed; hence, no further demonstration of its efficacy was considered necessary.
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Bampidis V, Azimonti G, Bastos ML, Christensen H, Fašmon Durjava M, Kouba M, López-Alonso M, López Puente S, Marcon F, Mayo B, Pechová A, Petkova M, Ramos F, Sanz Y, Edoardo Villa R, Woutersen R, Brantom P, Chesson A, Westendorf J, Manini P, Pizzo F, Dusemund B.
(2022).
Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil from Cinnamomum camphora (L.) J. Presl (camphor white oil) for use in all animal species (FEFANA asbl).
EFSA J, 20(1), e06985.
https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2022.6985 Publication
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