經過評估，由於缺乏所提供的信息，評估小組無法就該添加劑在核准條件下對豬以外物種的安全性得出結論。

 

　　Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the assessment of the application for renewal of authorisation of potassium diformate for all animal species. The additive was initially e valuated in 2004 and re-e valuated by the Panel in 2012, with the co nclusion that the additive (i) was safe for the target species, the co nsumer and the enviro nment when used under the proposed conditions; (ii) was an eye irritant and (iii) had the potential to increase the storage time of raw fish and fish by-products for feed use in a dose-dependent manner at low temperature. The FEEDAP Panel co nsidered that the use of potassium diformate under the approved co nditions of use remains safe for co nsumers and the environment, and that it is an eye irritant. Due to the absence of data, the FEEDAP Panel could not co nclude on the potential of the additive to be a skin irritant or a respiratory or dermal sensitiser. Regarding the safety for the target species, the FEEDAP Panel co nsidered that the mixture of different sources of potassium diformate remains safe for use in sows’ feed under the approved co nditions of use (12,000 mg/kg complete feed). However, ba sed on a tolerance trial, the Panel co ncluded that the maximum safe level of potassium diformate in weaned piglets should be reduced to 6,000 mg/kg complete feed and the same co nclusion was extended to pigs for fattening. Owing to the lack of information provided, the Panel could not co nclude on the safety of the additive for species other than pigs under the approved conditions. The present application does not include a proposal for amending or supplementing the co nditions of the original authorisation that would have an impact on the efficacy of the additive.