{"topic_id":"eu_reg_2020_354_entry_10","category":"eu-2026","context":"---\ntopic_id: eu_reg_2020_354_entry_10\ncategory: EU-REG-2020-354-PARNUT\ntitle: PARNUT Entry 10 - Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency\nlang: en\nsource: reg_2020_354_parnuts.pdf\ndate_parsed: 2026-07-18\ntokens_estimated: 998\nextra: {\"entry_number\": 10, \"parnut_category\": \"Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency (Dogs, Adult dogs, Cats, Adult cats, Equines)\"}\nsource_document: \"EU Regulation (EU) 2020/354 — Parnut (particular nutritional uses) — Regulation (EU) 2020/354\"\ncitation:\n  authority: \"European Union (European Commission / EFSA)\"\n  title: \"PARNUT Entry 10 - Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency\"\n  url: \"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32020R0354\"\n  retrieved: \"2026-07-18\"\n  ref: \"Regulation (EU) 2020/354\"\n  doc_type: \"official PDF\"\n  needs_review: false\nauthority_tier: T1\nauthority_tier_basis: \"T1:eu-law\"\nauthority_tier_date: 2026-08-04\n---\n\n# PARNUT Entry 10: Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency (1)\n\n**Particular nutritional purpose**: Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency (1)\n\n**Species or category of animal**: Dogs, Adult dogs, Cats, Adult cats, Equines\n\n### Dogs\n\n- **Essential nutritional characteristics**: High quality proteins and phosphorus ≤ 5 g/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2) and crude protein ≤ 220 g/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2)\n- **Recommended length of time**: Initially up to 6 months (3)\n- **Labelling declarations**: — Protein source(s) — Calcium — Phosphorus — Potassium — Sodium — Essential fatty acids (if added)\n- **Other provisions**: 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as complete feed. 2. Recommended digestibility of proteins: minimum 85 %. 3. Indicate on the labelling: ‘It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use.’ 4. Indicate in the instructions for proper use: ‘Water should be available at all times.’\n\n### Adult dogs\n\n- **Essential nutritional characteristics**: Reduced phosphorus absorption by means of incorporation of Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate\n- **Recommended length of time**: Initially up to 6 months (3)\n- **Labelling declarations**: — Protein source(s) — Calcium — Phosphorus — Potassium — Sodium — Essential fatty acids (if added) — Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate\n- **Other provisions**: 1. Indicate on the labelling: ‘It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use.’ 2. Indicate in the instructions for proper use: ‘Water should be available at all times.’\n\n### Cats\n\n- **Essential nutritional characteristics**: High quality proteins and phosphorus ≤ 6,5 g/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2) and crude protein ≤ 320 g/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2)\n- **Recommended length of time**: Initially up to 6 months (3)\n- **Labelling declarations**: — Protein source(s) — Calcium — Phosphorus — Potassium — Sodium — Essential fatty acids (if added)\n- **Other provisions**: 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as complete feed. 2. Recommended digestibility of proteins: minimum 85 %. 3. Indicate on the labelling: ‘It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use.’ 4. Indicate in the instructions for proper use: ‘Water should be available at all times.’\n\n### Adult cats\n\n- **Essential nutritional characteristics**: Reduced phosphorus absorption by means of incorporation of Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate\n- **Recommended length of time**: Initially up to 6 months (3)\n- **Labelling declarations**: — Protein source(s) — Calcium — Phosphorus — Potassium — Sodium — Essential fatty acids (if added) — Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate\n- **Other provisions**: 1. Indicate on the labelling: ‘It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use.’ 2. Indicate in the instructions for proper use: ‘Water should be available at all times.’\n\n### Equines\n\n- **Essential nutritional characteristics**: High density of energy with more than 8,8 MJ/kg feed with a moisture content of 12 %. Highly digestible and highly palatable sources of starch. Restricted protein level: ≤ 106 g crude protein/kg feed with a moisture content of 12 %. Level of sodium: 2 g/100 kg BW per day. High level of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic sum ≥ 0,2 g per kg BW0,75 per day\n- **Recommended length of time**: Initially up to six months. Long term or until resolution of the issue\n- **Labelling declarations**: — Protein and energy source(s) — Calcium — Phosphorus — Potassium — Magnesium — Sodium — Sum of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid\n- **Other provisions**: 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as complementary feed 2. Indicate on the labelling: — ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.’ — The complementary feed should not be used in case of hypernatraemia and hyperchloraemia. — The complementary feed should contribute to at least 10 to 20 % of the daily energy supply (approximately 0,05 to 0,1 MJ/kg BW0,75 per day). 3. The ration should ensure an energy supply of > 0,62 MJ/kg BW0,75 per day. 4. The ration should not exceed 50 mg calcium/kg dry matter/day. 5. Indicate in the instructions for proper use: ‘Water should be available at all times.’\n\n**Source**: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/354, Annex, Part B, entry 10 — EUR-Lex consolidated version 2025-04-22 (CELEX:02020R0354).\n","sources":["European Union (European Commission / EFSA) — PARNUT Entry 10 - Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency (retrieved 2026-07-18)"],"source":{"authority":"European Union (European Commission / EFSA)","title":"PARNUT Entry 10 - Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency","url":"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32020R0354","retrieved":"2026-07-18","ref":"Regulation (EU) 2020/354","doc_type":"official PDF","source_document":"EU Regulation (EU) 2020/354 — Parnut (particular nutritional uses) — Regulation (EU) 2020/354","verification_file":"reg_2020_354_parnuts.pdf"},"source_document":"EU Regulation (EU) 2020/354 — Parnut (particular nutritional uses) — Regulation (EU) 2020/354","source_file":"reg_2020_354_parnuts.pdf","trust":{"authority_tier":"T1","fidelity":"verbatim","license":null,"display_grade":"A"},"tokens_estimated":1065,"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."}