{"topic_id":"eu_reg_2020_354_entry_14","category":"eu-2026","context":"---\ntopic_id: eu_reg_2020_354_entry_14\ncategory: EU-REG-2020-354-PARNUT\ntitle: PARNUT Entry 14 - Reduction of cystine stones formation\nlang: en\nsource: reg_2020_354_parnuts.pdf\ndate_parsed: 2026-07-18\ntokens_estimated: 290\nextra: {\"entry_number\": 14, \"parnut_category\": \"Reduction of cystine stones formation (Dogs)\"}\n---\n\n# PARNUT Entry 14: Reduction of cystine stones formation\n\n**Particular nutritional purpose**: Reduction of cystine stones formation\n\n**Species or category of animal**: Dogs\n\n**Essential nutritional characteristics**: Urine alkalinising properties and crude protein ≤ 160 g/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2) Or Proteins selected for a limited cystine and cysteine content (e.g. casein, pea protein, soy protein) and crude protein ≤ 220 g/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2)\n\n**Recommended length of time**: Initially up to 6 month\n\n**Labelling declarations**: — Sulphur amino acids (total) — Protein sources — Sodium — Potassium — Chlorides — Urine alkalinizing substances (if added)\n\n**Other provisions**: 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as complete feed. 2. Indicate in the instructions for proper use: ‘Water should be available at all times’ 3. Indicate on the labelling: — ‘Urine alkalinising properties and low level of proteins’ or ‘Low level of selected proteins’, as applicable. — ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.’ 4. For consideration of the veterinarian or nutritionist: Alkalinising properties means that the diet should be formulated to target a urinary pH ≥ 7.\n\n**Source**: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/354, Annex, Part B, entry 14 — EUR-Lex consolidated version 2025-04-22 (CELEX:02020R0354).\n","sources":[],"tokens_estimated":336,"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."}