{"topic_id":"eu_reg_2020_354_b_007","category":"eu-2026","context":"---\ntopic_id: eu_reg_2020_354_b_007\ncategory: EU-REG-2020-354\ntitle: Part B - moisture of 12 % (2)\nlang: en\nsource: reg_2020_354_consolidated.pdf\ndate_parsed: 2026-07-18\ntokens_estimated: 1648\nextra: {\"part\": \"B\", \"section\": 3, \"consolidated_version\": \"2025-04-22\"}\n---\n\n# Part B - moisture of 12 % (2)\n\nmoisture of 12 % (2)\n\nDogs and cats\n\n— Carbohydrate source(s)\n— Treatment of carbohy­\ndrates, if appropriate\n\nInitially\nmonths\n\nup\n\nto\n\n6\n\n1. The feed shall be placed on the market as\ncomplete feed.\n2. Indicate on the labelling:\n\n— Starch\n\n— ‘Low level of mono- and disaccharides’\n\n— Total sugars\n\n— ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s\nopinion be sought before use and before\nextending the period of use.’\n\n— Fructose (if added)\n— Essential fatty acids (if\nadded)\n— Source(s) of short and\nmedium chain fatty acids\n(if added)\n\n02020R0354 — EN — 22.04.2025 — 002.001 — 7\n\n12\n\n▼B\nEntry\nnumber\n\n13\n\nParticular nutritional\npurpose\n\nEssential nutritional characteristics (GP1)\n\nSpecies or category\nof animal\n\nLabelling declarations (GP2)\n\nRecommended length of\ntime\n\nOther provisions\n\n1\n\n2\n\n3\n\n4\n\n5\n\n6\n\nReduction\nof\ningredient\nand\nnutrient\nintol­\nerances (4)\n\nSelected and limited number of protein\nsource(s)\n\nDogs and cats\n\n— Protein sources including\ntreatment, if appropriate (if\nadded).\n\n3 to 8 weeks: if signs\nof\nintolerance\ndisappear this feed\ncan be used initially\nup to one year.\n\n1. The feed shall be placed on the market as\ncomplete feed.\n\nAnd/or\n\n— Carbohydrate\nsource(s)\nincluding treatment, if\nappropriate (if added).\n\nhydrolysed protein source(s)\nAnd/or\nselected carbohydrate source(s)\n\nReduction\nof\ncystine\nstones\nformation\n\nUrine alkalinising properties and crude\nprotein ≤ 160 g/kg complete feed with\na moisture content of 12 % (2)\nOr\nProteins selected for a limited cystine\nand cysteine content (e.g. casein, pea\nprotein, soy protein) and crude protein\n≤ 220 g/kg complete feed with a\nmoisture content of 12 % (2)\n\n— Appropriate combination of the essential\nnutritional characteristics, as applicable\n\n— Essential fatty acids (if\nadded)\n\nDogs\n\n— Sulphur amino acids (total)\n— Protein sources\n\n3. To indicate on the labelling:\n\n— ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s\nopinion be sought before use and before\nextending the period of use.’\n\nInitially\nmonth\n\nup\n\nto\n\n6\n\n1. The feed shall be placed on the market as\ncomplete feed.\n\n— Sodium\n\n2. Indicate in the instructions for proper use:\n\n— Potassium\n\n‘Water should be available at all times’\n\n— Chlorides\n\n3. Indicate on the labelling:\n\n— Urine\nalkalinizing\nsubstances (if added)\n\n— ‘Urine alkalinising properties and low\nlevel of proteins’ or ‘Low level of\nselected proteins’, as applicable.\n— ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s\nopinion be sought before use or before\nextending the period of use.’\n","sources":[],"tokens_estimated":1648,"generated_at":null,"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."}