{"topic_id":"EU_2020_354_entry_27_osteoarthritis","category":"eu","context":"EU Reg 2020/354 Part B Entry 27 — `Support of the metabolism of joints in the case of osteoarthritis`\n\n**Species**: Dogs, Cats\n\n**Purpose (essential nutritional characteristics)**: Support of the metabolism of joints in the case of osteoarthritis — (Dogs) Total omega-3 fatty acids ≥ 29 g per kg and eicosapentaenoic acid ≥ 3,3 g per kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2) And Adequate levels of vitamin E / (Cats) Total omega-3 fatty acids ≥ 10,6 g per kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2) and docosahexaenoic acid ≥ 2,5 g per kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2) And Increased levels of methionine and manganese Adequate levels of vitamin E.\n\n**Duration of use**: Initially up to 3 months\n\n**Source**: EU Reg 2020/354 Part B (consolidated text per EUR-Lex CELEX:02020R0354, version 2025-04-22). Entry 27 is part of the 44 PARNUT entries in Part B (range 10-72). Cross-references: AAFCO nutrition profiles for chronic kidney disease, cardiac disease, dermatological conditions. FEDIAF nutritional guidelines 2025 provide complementary guidance but do not authorize therapeutic claims — EU 2020/354 is required for products marketed with PARNUT claims.\n\n**Notes**: This entry is part of the 44-entry block (10-30 + 50-72). Entries 31-49 are not used in the current consolidated text (numbering jumps from 30 to 50). Always consult official EUR-Lex consolidated 2020/354 text when preparing EU-market petitions for products covered by Entry 27.\n","sources":["reg_2020_354_consolidated_20250422.txt"],"tokens_estimated":318,"generated_at":"2026-07-18","tip":"Use /api/v1/topics to discover more topics. /api/v1/nutrient for precise single-point queries. /api/v1/cross_compare for 2-3 standard comparisons."}