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Part B - moisture of 12 % (2)

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Part B - moisture of 12 % (2)

moisture of 12 % (2)

Dogs and cats

— Carbohydrate source(s) — Treatment of carbohy­ drates, if appropriate

Initially months

up

to

6

  1. The feed shall be placed on the market as

complete feed.

  1. Indicate on the labelling:

— Starch

— ‘Low level of mono- and disaccharides’

— Total sugars

— ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use and before extending the period of use.’

— Fructose (if added) — Essential fatty acids (if added) — Source(s) of short and medium chain fatty acids (if added)

02020R0354 — EN — 22.04.2025 — 002.001 — 7

12

▼B Entry number

13

Particular nutritional purpose

Essential nutritional characteristics (GP1)

Species or category of animal

Labelling declarations (GP2)

Recommended length of time

Other provisions

1

2

3

4

5

6

Reduction of ingredient and nutrient intol­ erances (4)

Selected and limited number of protein source(s)

Dogs and cats

— Protein sources including treatment, if appropriate (if added).

3 to 8 weeks: if signs of intolerance disappear this feed can be used initially up to one year.

  1. The feed shall be placed on the market as

complete feed.

And/or

— Carbohydrate source(s) including treatment, if appropriate (if added).

hydrolysed protein source(s) And/or selected carbohydrate source(s)

Reduction of cystine stones formation

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)

— Appropriate combination of the essential nutritional characteristics, as applicable

— Essential fatty acids (if added)

Dogs

— Sulphur amino acids (total) — Protein sources

  1. To indicate on the labelling:

— ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use and before extending the period of use.’

Initially month

up

to

6

  1. The feed shall be placed on the market as

complete feed.

— Sodium

  1. Indicate in the instructions for proper use:

— Potassium

‘Water should be available at all times’

— Chlorides

  1. Indicate on the labelling:

— Urine alkalinizing substances (if added)

— ‘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.’

Sources

  • reg_2020_354_consolidated.pdf