Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the assessment of the application for the renewal of the authorisation of folic acid as a nutritio nal feed additive. The additive is authorised for use in feed and water for drinking for all animal species. The applicant provided evidence that the additive currently in the market complies with the existing co nditions of authorisation and the production process has not been modified. The FEEDAP Panel co nsiders that there is no evidence to revise the co nclusions reached in the previous assessment for the safety for the terrestrial species, co nsumers and for the environment. The use of folic acid in aquatic animal species to cover their nutritio nal needs is co nsidered safe. However, the Panel is not in a position to set a maximum safe level for all fish and crustacean species. Co nsidering the narrow margin between the requirement and the tolerated levels seen in some aquatic animal species, the FEEDAP Panel co nsiders that supplementation should not exceed the requirements of the different aquatic animal species. The additive is neither a skin irritant nor a dermal sensitiser. The exposure through inhalation is likely. Due to the lack of data, the FEEDAP Panel is not in the position to co nclude on the potential of folic acid to be harmful to the respiratory system and irritant to eyes. The Panel retains that the previously made co nclusion on the efficacy remains valid.

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