Ghent, Belgium, 6 January 2011 - news release

The FEEDAP Panel has published a positive opinion on Taminizer® D (dimethylglycine sodium salt) for chickens for fattening on 6th January 2011 (see pdf attachment for the full text).

The additive Taminizer® D is a preparation of dimethylglycine sodium salt (≥ 97 %) produced by chemical synthesis. The additive is intended for use in chickens for fattening at a recommended dose of 1 g/kg complete feed. A tenfold dose of DMG-Na was well tolerated by chickens for fattening, indicating that Taminizer® D at the recommended dietary level is safe for the target animals. Toxicological studies are not required because DMGNa is absorbed in the form of a physiological compound and it does not have the potential to accumulate in the body at the recommended dietary level. Since the product does not result in a higher deposition in edible tissues when fed at the recommended dietary level, it is concluded that the use of DMG-Na in feedstuffs for chickens for fattening at this dose would not raise concerns for the safety of consumers. The additive is not a skin irritant but it may be an eye irritant and should be considered as a skin sensitizer. Due to the low dusting potential of the additive, a significant exposure by inhalation is not expected. The use of the product as a feed additive for chickens for fattening would not pose a risk to the environment. The results obtained in four efficacy studies showed that DMG-Na at the recommended dose has the potential to improve the performance of chickens for fattening. An impact on product quality is unlikely.

This is the first step in obtaining the registration of Taminizer® D in Europe for use as a feed additive. Taminizer® D is already a registered feed additive for broiler feed in Brazil and Mexico. With the development of a novel feed additive Taminco is underlining its commitment to the feed industry. Solutions to improve feed conversion rate and production efficiency are the core of Taminco’s products and developments for the vital industry sector. For additional information on this and other products from Taminco for the animal nutrition industry, please contact our Feed Additives team ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

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Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of Taminizer D