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Borregaard’s lignosulfonates reauthorized for use in animal feed within Europe

As the only lignosulfonate producer, Borregaard has spearheaded the reauthorization process towards EFSA and the EU Commission over the past thirteen years.

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March 5, 2024

Borregaard announced the reauthorization of its lignosulfonate products as feed additives for all animal species by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). As the only lignosulfonate producer, Borregaard has spearheaded the reauthorization process towards EFSA and the EU Commission over the past thirteen years.

“We have compiled a thorough dossier, demonstrating the performance and safety of our lignosulfonates. We are therefore very pleased with this approval, which validates the efficacy and safety of our products as feed additives for the foreseeable future,” said Tom Stylo, business director Feed Additives at Borregaard.

The date of effect is March 21, 2024. This approval applies to the use of Borregaard’s lignosulfonates as a technological additive (functional group: binders) for all animal species and underlines the company’s commitment to delivering sustainable solutions to the feed industry.