{"topic_id":"eu_reg_2020_354_b_012","category":"eu-2026","context":"---\ntopic_id: eu_reg_2020_354_b_012\ncategory: EU-REG-2020-354\ntitle: Part B - — Content of n-3 fatty acids\nlang: en\nsource: reg_2020_354_consolidated.pdf\ndate_parsed: 2026-07-18\ntokens_estimated: 1658\nextra: {\"part\": \"B\", \"section\": 8, \"consolidated_version\": \"2025-04-22\"}\n---\n\n# Part B - — Content of n-3 fatty acids\n\n— Content of n-3 fatty acids\n(if added)\n\nInitially up to six\nmonths\n\n1. Indicate on the labelling:\n— ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s\nopinion be sought before use or before\nextending the period of use.’\n2. Guidance should be provided on the manner\nin which the feed should be fed including\nmany small meals per day.\n\nRestricted level of sodium:\nSodium ≤ 2,6 g per kg complete feed\nwith a moisture content of 12 % (2)\n\nDogs and cats\n\n— Magnesium\n— Potassium\n— Sodium\n\nInitially\nmonths\n\n1. The feed shall be placed on the market as\ncomplete feed.\n2. Indicate on the labelling: ‘It is recom­\nmended that advice from a veterinarian be\nsought before use and before extending the\nperiod of use.’\n\nSupport of heart\nfunction in the\ncase of chronic\ncardiac insuffi­\nciency\n\nup\n\nup\n\nto\n\nto\n\n6\n\n02020R0354 — EN — 22.04.2025 — 002.001 — 14\n\n24\n\nParticular nutritional\npurpose\n\n▼B\nEntry\nnumber\n\n25\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\n— Energy value\n\nUntil target body\nweight is achieved\nand after if required\nto maintain target\nbodyweight\n\n1. The feed shall be placed on the market as\ncomplete feed.\n2. To ensure that minimum requirements are\nmet, the nutrient levels of a diet for\nreduction of excessive bodyweight should\nbe increased accordingly to compensate for\nthe restricted daily energy intake (14)\n3. Indicate on the labelling:\n— ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s\nopinion be sought before use.’\n— ‘For cats, a transition period when\nstarting the diet is advised.’\n— ‘For an efficient weight loss or ideal\nweight maintenance, the recommended\ndaily energy intake should not be\nexceeded.’\n\n— Linoleic acid\n— Sum of eicosapentaenoic\nacid and docosahexaenoic\nacid\n\nInitially\nmonths\n\nIndicate on the labelling:\n— ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s\nopinion be sought before use.’\n— ‘High level of linoleic acid (LA) and of\nsum of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and\ndocosahexaenoic acid (DHA)’\n\nReduction\nexcessive\nweight\n\nof\nbody\n\nSupport of skin\nfunction in the\ncase\nof\ndermatosis and\nexcessive loss of\nhair\n\nMetabolizable Energy < 3060 kcal/kg\ncomplete feed with moisture content of\n12 % (13)\nOr\nMetabolizable Energy < 560 kcal/kg\ncomplete feed with moisture content\nof 85 % (13)\n\nDogs\n\nMetabolizable Energy < 3190 kcal\nper kg complete feed with moisture\ncontent of 12 % (13)\nOr\nMetabolizable Energy < 580 kcal\nper kg complete feed with moisture\n","sources":[],"tokens_estimated":1658,"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."}