Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of Bacillus paralicheniformis DSM 33806 and Heyndrickxia faecalis DSM 32016 (TechnoCare® 50) for piglets (suckling and weaned), pigs for fattening, sows (in order to have benefit in piglets) and all minor growing and reproductive porcine species (Biochem Zusatzstoffe Handels- und Produktionsges. mbH).

Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of Bacillus paralicheniformis DSM 33806 and Heyndrickxia faecalis DSM 32016 (TechnoCare® 50) as a zootechnical feed additive (functional group: gut flora stabiliser) at a recommended minimum level of 1.5 × 109 CFU/kg complete feed (1.2 × 109 CFU B. paralicheniformis/kg and 0.3 × 109 CFU H. faecalis/kg) or 0.75 × 109 CFU/L drinking water (0.6 × 109 CFU B. paralicheniformis/L and 0.15 × 109 CFU H. faecalis/L) for piglets (suckling and weaned), pigs for fattening, sows (in order to have benefit in piglets) and all minor growing and reproductive porcine species. B. paralicheniformis DSM 33806 is considered suitable for the qualified presumption of safety (QPS) approach. The FEEDAP Panel concluded that the additive is considered safe for the target species, consumers and the environment. Based on the information submitted, the preparation of the additive containing calcium carbonate as carrier was considered non-irritant to the skin, but no conclusions could be drawn for the preparation containing maltodextrin. Both preparations were eye irritant. The additive consists of a preparation of microorganisms and, therefore, both formulations should be considered as potential skin and respiratory sensitisers. Exposure by any route is considered a risk and should be minimised. The Panel concluded that the additive has the potential to be efficacious at the minimum use level of 1.5 × 109 CFU/kg complete feed or 0.75 × 109 CFU/L water for drinking in piglets (suckling and weaned), pigs for fattening, sows (in order to have benefit in piglets) and minor growing and reproductive porcine species.