EU Reg 2020/354 Part B Entry 25 — Reduction of excessive body weight
Species: Dogs, Cats
Purpose (essential nutritional characteristics): Reduction of excessive body weight — (Dogs) 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) / (Cats) 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)
Duration of use: Until target body weight is achieved and after if required to maintain target bodyweight
Source: EU Reg 2020/354 Part B (consolidated text per EUR-Lex CELEX:02020R0354, version 2025-04-22). Entry 25 is part of the 44 PARNUT entries in Part B (range 10-72). Cross-references: AAFCO nutrition profiles for chronic kidney disease, cardiac disease, dermatological conditions. FEDIAF nutritional guidelines 2025 provide complementary guidance but do not authorize therapeutic claims — EU 2020/354 is required for products marketed with PARNUT claims.
Notes: This entry is part of the 44-entry block (10-30 + 50-72). Entries 31-49 are not used in the current consolidated text (numbering jumps from 30 to 50). Always consult official EUR-Lex consolidated 2020/354 text when preparing EU-market petitions for products covered by Entry 25.