Narasin

Narasin in plain language

What it is

Also known as Antibiotic A-28086 factor a · Narasin a · Salinomycin, 4-METHYL-, (4S)- · (4S)-4-Methylsalinomycin · 4-Methylsalinomycin · Antibiotic A 28086A

Show all 18 names

Antibiotic C 7819B · C-7819B · COMPD-79891 · Compound 79891 · Lilly 79891 · Monteban · Monteban 45 · Narasine · Narasinum · Skycis · Skycis 100 · narasina

What it does

Used in food as an antimicrobial agent.

• Antimicrobial agent

Is it a concern?

Moderate concern: no hazard classifications on record.

Why it's flagged

EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products.

The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.

• EU·EFSA·EFSA opinion6 entries

  • Cross-contamination of non-target feedingstuffs by narasin authorised for use as a feed additive (EFSA CONTAM)Source →
  • Opinion of the Scientific Panel on additives and products or substances used in animal feed (FEEDAP) on the re-evaluation of efficacy and safety of the coccidiostat Monteban® G100 in accordance with article 9G of Council Directive 70/524/EEC (EFSA FEEDAP)Source →
  • Safety and efficacy of Monteban G100 (narasin) for ducks for fattening (EFSA FEEDAP)Source →
  • Safety and efficacy of Monteban G100 (narasin) for chickens for fattening (EFSA FEEDAP)Source →
  • Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of Maxiban G160 (narasin and nicarbazin) for chickens for fattening (EFSA FEEDAP)Source →
  • Scientific Opinion on the modification of authorisation of the feed additive Monteban G100 (narasin) for chickens for fattening (EFSA FEEDAP)Source →
• GLOBAL·JECFA·0-0.005 mg/kg bwJECFA evaluation lists ADI 0-0.005 mg/kg bw. Functional class: antimicrobial agent.

  • JECFA evaluation lists ADI 0-0.005 mg/kg bw. Functional class: antimicrobial agent.Source →
• US·EPA·commercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products.

  • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products.Source →
• US·FDA·listed in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

  • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →

Expert safety opinions

Independent scientific assessments cited by the records we hold, with the year and link where the record gives one.

• JECFA

  Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

  • JECFA evaluation lists ADI 0-0.005 mg/kg bw. Functional class: antimicrobial agent.

    Year not recorded · GLOBAL JECFA listing · Read the source →

• EFSA

  European Food Safety Authority

  • Cross-contamination of non-target feedingstuffs by narasin authorised for use as a feed additive (EFSA CONTAM)

    2007 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →

  • Opinion of the Scientific Panel on additives and products or substances used in animal feed (FEEDAP) on the re-evaluation of efficacy and safety of the coccidiostat Monteban® G100 in accordance with article 9G of Council Directive 70/524/EEC (EFSA FEEDAP)

    2004 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →

  • Safety and efficacy of Monteban G100 (narasin) for ducks for fattening (EFSA FEEDAP)

    2018 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →

  • Safety and efficacy of Monteban G100 (narasin) for chickens for fattening (EFSA FEEDAP)

    2018 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →

  • Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of Maxiban G160 (narasin and nicarbazin) for chickens for fattening (EFSA FEEDAP)

    2010 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →

  • Scientific Opinion on the modification of authorisation of the feed additive Monteban G100 (narasin) for chickens for fattening (EFSA FEEDAP)

    2010 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →