Bactocell is authorized as a zootechnical additive for piglets in Europe

Lallemand’s probiotic bacteria officially recognized to enhance feed efficiency and growth performance for piglets

Lallemand Animal Nutrition announced today that the probiotic Bactocell® (bacteria strain Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM MA 18/5M) is authorized by the European Commission as a feed additive, under the zootechnical additives category, for weaned piglets (Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003). The new authorization of use has been published this month in the Official Journal of the European Union (1) and Bactocell® is now ready to be marketed in Europe for piglets. This authorisation is based on the European authorities’ positive scientific opinion (FEEDAP), which recognized the safety and efficacy of Bactocell® to significantly improve piglets growth (increased Average Daily Weight Gain) and feed efficacy. Bactocell® has been authorised for use in Europe in fattening pigs and broiler chickens for many years, and since more recently in aquaculture (salmonids and shrimps).

Bactocell® probiotic strain (Pediococcus acidilactici MA 18/5M) has been specially selected for its unique mode of action and sets of benefits in monogastric species.
Bactocell® is an homo-fermentative bacteria, exclusively converting complex nutrients into L+ lactic acid. This property, added to its positive impact on intestinal maturation, allows a better feed digestibility and an optimal safety against pathogen development.


Bactocell® ensures safety of the feed and the animal digestive microflora by controlling pathogens growth within the feed and the animal gut. As a result, diarrhoeas and health-related costs are considerably reduced for the farmer.