Safety of a feed additive consisting of diclazuril (Clinacox® 0.5%) for chickens for fattening and chickens reared for laying (Elanco GmbH)

Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety of the coccidiostat diclazuril (Clinacox® 0.5%) for chickens for fattening and chickens reared for laying. The FEEDAP Panel has recently adopted an opinion on Clinacox® 0.5% for the renewal of its authorisation. In that opinion, the safety of the additive for the target species, consumer and user, as well as the efficacy was confirmed; however, no conclusions could be made on the safety for the environment due to major data gaps. Based on the new data submitted, it can be concluded that the use of diclazuril from Clinacox® 0.5% in complete feed for chickens for fattening and chickens reared for laying at a maximum level of 1 mg/kg complete feed does not pose a risk for the terrestrial and aquatic compartments, including sediment. No concern for groundwater is expected. No risk for secondary poisoning is identified.