June 11, 2007

EU authorises Lallemand's selenium yeast ALKOSEL R397
 

Press release
 

Official Journal of the European Union has published the EU's authorisation of ALKOSEL R397, Lallemand's organic selenium yeast product based on the specific yeast strain Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCYC R397.

ALKOSEL R397 is now authorised in the bloc as a nutritional feed additive for all animal species under the number EC N3b8.11.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCYC R397 was selected for its ability to incorporate large amounts of selenium into selenomethionine, a form readily available for animals. From selection of the specific yeast strain R397 to the final quality control analysis and packaging, Lallemand controls every step of the whole manufacturing process to ensure the product's quality.

A major concern for feed and premix manufacturers is guaranteeing traceability and quality of the organic selenium yeast product from the pure feed additive to the complete feed.

Lallemand uses validated analytical methods to quantify total and organic selenium content in ALKOSEL R397, in order to standardise its production. The total selenium content in ALKOSEL R397 is guaranteed to range from 2,000 to 2,400 ppm, of which a minimum of 1,200 ppm is from selenomethionine.

A Certificate of Analysis, stating the analytical method used for total selenium and selenomethionine determination, is provided with each batch of ALKOSEL R397, to assure customers of product quality and consistency. For more details, contact Lallemand at: animal@lallemand.com or +33 (0) 562-745-555

The EC regulation concerning ALKOSEL R397 authorisation published in the latest Official Journal of the European Union can be viewed on:

http://eurlex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/en/oj/2007/l_146/l_14620070608en00140016.pdf