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Part B - Recommended length of

eu_reg_2020_354_b_009

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Part B - Recommended length of

Recommended length of time

Other provisions

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— ‘Low level of protein’ or ‘Restricted level of protein and selected protein sources’, as appropriate.

Dissolution of struvite stones (6)

Cats

Urine undersaturating (7) properties for struvite And/or Urine acidifying properties (8) And Magnesium ≤ 1,8 g/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2)

Dogs and cats

  1. The feed shall be placed on the market as

complete feed.

  1. Protein quality and level of purines should

be taken into account when selecting the protein source. Examples of selected protein sources of high quality with low level of purines include eggs, casein, soy proteins, and maize gluten.

  1. Indicate on the labelling:

— ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use.’ — ‘Restricted level of protein’

  1. Indicate in the instructions for proper use:

‘Water should be available at all times’.

— Phosphorus — Calcium — Sodium — Magnesium — Potassium — Chloride — Sulfur

5 to 12 weeks

  1. The feed shall be placed on the market as

complete feed.

  1. Indicate on the labelling:

— ‘It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use.’ — ‘Urine undersaturating properties for struvite and/or Urine acidifying properties.’

02020R0354 — EN — 22.04.2025 — 002.001 — 10

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Crude protein ≤ 317 g/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2)

▼B Entry number

Particular nutritional purpose

Essential nutritional characteristics (GP1)

Species or category of animal

Labelling declarations (GP2)

Recommended length of time

Other provisions

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2

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6

  1. Indicate in the instructions for proper use:

‘Water should be available at all times.’

  1. Declaration of conformity supporting under­

saturating and/or acidifying properties of the diet shall be made available to the relevant competent authorities upon request.

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Reduction of struvite stone recurrence (6)

Complete feed with urine undersatu­ rating (7) or metastabilising properties (9) for struvite

Dogs and cats

— Phosphorus

Initially month

up

to

6

  1. The feed shall be placed on the market as

complete feed.

— Calcium

  1. Indicate on the labelling:

And/or urine

acidifying

— Magnesium

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

— Potassium And — Chloride Magnesium ≤ 1,8 g/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % (2)

Sources

  • reg_2020_354_consolidated.pdf