date:Oct 31, 2013
On October 29, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of manganese compounds (E5) as feed additives for all species: manganous oxide and manganous sulphate monohydrate, based on a dossier submitted by Eramet Comilog Chemicals S.A.
Abstract
Manganese, an essential trace element, functions as an enzyme activator and is a constituent of several enzymes. Primary signs of manganese deficiency are impaired growth, skeletal abnormalities, de