19 Aug 2025
🐾Evonik Corporation Files Food Additive Petition for Animal Use
Evonik Corporation; Filing of Food Additive Petition (Animal Use)
Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a food additive petition, submitted by Evonik Corporation, proposing that we amend our food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of Bacillus velezensis as a source of viable microorganism in animal food for all species.
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Food and Drug Administration
Business Impact
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The filing of Evonik Corporation's petition for the safe use of Bacillus velezensis as a food additive for animal use signals a potential change in regulatory compliance requirements for businesses involved in animal food production. This could lead to new market opportunities and necessitate new formulations, thus impacting operational costs.