{"topic_id":"EU_renal_function_PARNUT","category":"eu","context":"EU Regulation 2020/354 Part B Entry 10 establishes the PARNUT (Particular Nutritional Purpose) for \"Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency.\" For dogs: high quality proteins and phosphorus ≤ 5 g/kg complete feed (12% moisture basis) plus crude protein ≤ 220 g/kg complete feed. For cats: high quality proteins and phosphorus ≤ 6.5 g/kg complete feed (12% moisture basis) plus crude protein ≤ 320 g/kg complete feed. Recommended length of use: initially up to 6 months. The feed must indicate \"It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use.\" Entry 11 (Reduction of oxalate stones formation) and Entry 14 (Reduction of cystine stones formation — characterised by urine alkalinising properties) are related but distinct PARNUTs; urate stones are Entry 16. 2020/354 consolidated 2025-04-22 retains these values; the M2 amendment (Reg 2025/639 of 1 April 2025) did not modify the renal PARNUT.\n","sources":["reg_2020_354_consolidated_20250422.txt"],"tokens_estimated":175,"generated_at":"2026-07-16","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."}