EU authorizes dsm-firmenich’s vitamin D metabolite for all animal species
Key takeaways
- The EU Commission has authorized dsm-firmenich’s Hy-D vitamin D metabolite for all animal species, including salmonids and aquatic species.
- Hy-D supports optimal vitamin D status, improving animal health and food quality, with safety and efficacy confirmed by EFSA.
- Already approved for pigs, poultry, and ruminants, the new authorization broadens access for feed producers and farmers across the EU.
The European Commission has authorized the commercial use of dsm-firmenich’s Hy-D vitamin D3 metabolite for all animal species. The company says this “landmark decision” is the first time Hy-D (25-hydroxycholecalciferol) is approved for use in salmonids and all aquatic species, marking a significant advancement for the aquaculture industry.
The Hy-D vitamin D3 metabolite supports optimal levels of 25-OH-D₃, providing benefits in animal health, farming performance and productivity, and overall food quality, the company says.
Hy-D is produced from Saccharomyces cerevisiae CBS 146008 and has been authorized in the EU for pigs, poultry, and ruminants since 2024. The new authorization expands access for feed producers, integrators, and farmers as of December 31, 2025.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has confirmed the safety and efficacy of Hy-D produced from Saccharomyces cerevisiae CBS 146008 for animals, consumers, and the environment.
“This new EU authorization for Hy-D is a significant milestone, underscoring its global relevance and reliability as a source of vitamin D for aquaculture and all animal species. We are thrilled about the opportunities this brings for our customers across Europe and beyond, empowering them to advance animal health and performance with confidence,” says Emrah Mazi, head of Special Nutrients at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health.
Dr. Benedict Standen, head of marketing for Aquaculture at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health, adds: “EU authorization for Hy-D represents a first-of-its-kind opportunity to bring real benefits to European aquaculture, which have already been seen in commercial aquaculture operations around the world. These include improvements in growth, immunity, and enhanced product quality.”
In other developments, dsm-firmenich recently launched a machine learning-based precision service for hens raised for egg production, which the company says can help poultry producers improve animal health and farming productivity.
