{"topic_id":"eu_reg_2020_354_b_011","category":"eu-2026","context":"---\ntopic_id: eu_reg_2020_354_b_011\ncategory: EU-REG-2020-354\ntitle: Part B - feed with a moisture level 12 % (2)\nlang: en\nsource: reg_2020_354_consolidated.pdf\ndate_parsed: 2026-07-18\ntokens_estimated: 1652\nextra: {\"part\": \"B\", \"section\": 7, \"consolidated_version\": \"2025-04-22\"}\n---\n\n# Part B - feed with a moisture level 12 % (2)\n\nfeed with a moisture level 12 % (2)\n\n21\n\nReduction\nof\nacute intestinal\nabsorptive\ndisorders\n\nIncreased level of electrolytes:\n\nDogs and cats\n\n— Sodium\n\n— Sodium ≥ 1,8 %\n\n— Potassium\n\n— Potassium ≥ 0,6 %\n\n— Carbohydrate source(s)\n\n1 – 7 days\n\n1. The feed shall be placed on the market as\ncomplementary feed.\n2. Indicate on the labelling:\n— ‘During periods of and recovery from\nacute diarrhoea’\n\nAnd\nHighly digestible carbohydrates:\n\n— ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s\nopinion be sought before use.’\n\n— ≥ 32 %\n\n22\n\nSupport of lipid\nmetabolism\nin\nthe\ncase\nof\nhyperlipidaemia\n\nFat (11) ≤ 110 g/kg complete feed with\na moisture content of 12 % (12)\n\nDogs and cats\n\n— Crude fat\n\nInitially\nmonths\n\nup\n\nto\n\n2\n\n1. The feed shall be placed on the market as\ncomplete feed.\n2. Indicate on the labelling:\n— ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s\nopinion be sought before use or before\nextending the period of use.’\n— ‘Low level of fat’\n\n02020R0354 — EN — 22.04.2025 — 002.001 — 13\n\n3. In case of solid feed, the recommended\nrange of electrolytes should be calculated\non the basis of a normal daily voluntary\nintake of water.\n\n▼B\nEntry\nnumber\n\n23\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\nSupport of liver\nfunction in the\ncase of chronic\nliver\ninsuffi­\nciency\n\nModerate level of protein:\nCrude protein ≤ 279 g/kg complete\nfeed with a moisture content of\n12 % (2) for dogs\nCrude protein ≤ 370 g/kg complete\nfeed with a moisture content of\n12 % (2) for cats\nAnd\nSelected protein sources\nAnd\nRecommended dietary protein digesti­\nbility ≥ 85 %\n\nDogs and cats\n\n— Protein source(s)\n— Copper (total)\n— Sodium\n\nInitially\nmonths\n\n4\n\n1. The feed shall be placed on the market as\ncomplete feed.\n2. Examples of selected protein sources based\non high digestibility: dairy proteins (whey,\ncasein, milk, cottage cheese), other animal\nbased proteins (egg, poultry) and vegetable\nproteins (soy).\n3. Indicate in the instructions for proper use:\n‘Water should be available at all times.’\n4. Indicate on the labelling:\n— ‘Moderate level of protein, selected and\nhighly digestible’\n— ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s\nopinion be sought before use.’\n\nLow level of protein but of high\nquality and highly digestible carbohy­\ndrates\n\nEquines\n\n— Protein and fibre sources\n— Highly digestible carbohy­\ndrates\nincluding\ntheir\ntreatment, if appropriate\n— Methionine\n— Choline\n","sources":[],"tokens_estimated":1652,"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."}