{"topic_id":"eu_reg_2020_354_entry_25","category":"eu-2026","context":"---\ntopic_id: eu_reg_2020_354_entry_25\ncategory: EU-REG-2020-354-PARNUT\ntitle: PARNUT Entry 25 - Reduction of excessive body weight\nlang: en\nsource: reg_2020_354_parnuts.pdf\ndate_parsed: 2026-07-18\ntokens_estimated: 345\nextra: {\"entry_number\": 25, \"parnut_category\": \"Reduction of excessive body weight (Dogs, Cats)\"}\n---\n\n# PARNUT Entry 25: Reduction of excessive body weight\n\n**Particular nutritional purpose**: Reduction of excessive body weight\n\n**Species or category of animal**: Dogs, Cats\n\n### Dogs\n\n- **Essential nutritional characteristics**: Metabolizable Energy < 3060 kcal/kg complete feed with moisture content of 12 % (13) Or Metabolizable Energy < 560 kcal/kg complete feed with moisture content of 85 % (13)\n- **Recommended length of time**: Until target body weight is achieved and after if required to maintain target bodyweight\n- **Labelling declarations**: — Energy value\n- **Other provisions**: 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as complete feed. 2. To ensure that minimum requirements are met, the nutrient levels of a diet for reduction of excessive bodyweight should be increased accordingly to compensate for the restricted daily energy intake (14) 3. Indicate on the labelling: — ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use.’ — ‘For cats, a transition period when starting the diet is advised.’ — ‘For an efficient weight loss or ideal weight maintenance, the recommended daily energy intake should not be exceeded.’\n\n### Cats\n\n- **Essential nutritional characteristics**: Metabolizable Energy < 3190 kcal per kg complete feed with moisture content of 12 % (13) Or Metabolizable Energy < 580 kcal per kg complete feed with moisture content of 85 % (13)\n- **Recommended length of time**: Until target body weight is achieved and after if required to maintain target bodyweight\n- **Labelling declarations**: — Energy value\n\n**Source**: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/354, Annex, Part B, entry 25 — EUR-Lex consolidated version 2025-04-22 (CELEX:02020R0354).\n","sources":[],"tokens_estimated":392,"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."}