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This decision by the European Commission means that Hy-D is officially authorised for commercial use as a nutritional additive in aquaculture and all animal feed across the EU, expanding access for feed producers, integrators and farmers as of December 31, 2025.
According to dsm, Hy-D is “an innovative vitamin D3 metabolite, [that] supports optimal levels of 25-OH-D₃, providing all-round benefits in animal health and welfare, performance and productivity, and overall food quality. Proper usage of Hy-D can positively impact animal wellbeing and productivity.”
Emrah Mazi, head of special nutrients at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health said in a press release: “This new EU authorisation 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.”
Dr Benedict Standen, head of marketing for aquaculture at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health added: “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.”
See footage of dsm's Sebastien Ryder discussing the importance of vitamin D in aquafeeds here.
