欧盟评估蔓越莓提取物作为狗和猫饲料添加剂的安全性和有效性

 　　  2026年4月9日，据欧盟食品安全局（EFSA）消息，应欧盟委员会要求，欧盟动物饲料添加剂和产品（FEEDAP）研究小组就蔓越莓提取物（cranberry extract）作为狗和猫饲料添加剂的安全性和有效性发表科学意见。 
　　经过评估，专家小组得出结论，该添加剂以610毫克/千克全价饲料的使用水平对狗是安全的，以155毫克/千克全价饲料的使用水平对猫是安全的。当分别以122和155毫克/千克全价饲料添加到饲料中时，该添加剂具有作为狗和猫的感官添加剂(调味剂、增味剂)的潜力。部分原文报道如下：
 
　　Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of a proanthocyanidin-rich dry extract obtained from the fruit of Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton (cranberry extract) when used as a sensory feed additive for dogs and cats. The additive is not currently authorised for use in feed. The FEEDAP Panel concluded that cranberry extract is safe for dogs at 610 mg/kg complete feed and for cats at 155 mg/kg complete feed. Regarding user safety, the additive is not irritant to skin or eyes but is a potential skin and respiratory sensitiser. Exposure of users by inhalation and dermal routes is considered a risk. The Panel concluded that the additive has the potential to be efficacious as a sensory additive (flavouring agent, palatability enhancer) in dogs and cats when added to feed at 122 and 155 mg/kg complete feed, respectively.