Commission Regulation (EU) No 5/2014 of 6 January 2014 amending Directive 2008/38/EC establishing a list of intended uses of animal feedingstuffs for particular nutritional purposes (Text with EEA relevance)
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Annex I to Directive 2008/38/EC is amended as follows:
In Part A, the following point is added:
Part B is amended as follows:
| Particular nutritional purpose | Essential nutritional characteristics | Species or category of animal | Labelling declarations | Recommended length of time | Other provisions |
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The following row is inserted between the row of the particular nutritional purpose ‘Regulation of lipid metabolism in the case of hyperlipidaemia’ and the row of the particular nutritional purpose ‘Reduction of copper in the liver’:
| ‘Reduction of iodine levels in feed in case of hyperthyroidism | Restricted level of iodine: maximum 0,26 mg/kg complete pet food with a moisture content of 12 % | Cats | Total iodine | Initially up to 3 months | Indicate on the labelling: “It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use” ’ |
The row of the particular nutritional purpose ‘Nutritional restoration, convalescence’, species or category of animals: ‘dogs and cats’, is replaced by the following:
| a The manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with a reference to “Feline hepatic lipidosis”.’ | |||||
| ‘Nutritional restoration, convalescencea | High energy density, high concentrations of essential nutrients and highly digestible ingredients | Dogs and cats |
| Until restoration is achieved | In the case of feed specially presented to be given via tubing, indicate on the labelling: “Administration under veterinary supervision.” |
| Enterococcus faecium DSM 10663 / NCIMB 10415 (E1707) The complementary feed may contain feed additives of the functional group of “gut flora stabilisers” in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed. | Dogs | Name and added amount of the gut flora stabiliser | 10 to 15 days |
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The row of the particular nutritional purpose ‘Stabilisation of physiological digestion’ is replaced by the following:
| ‘Stabilisation of physiological digestion | Low buffering capacity, and highly digestible ingredients | Piglets |
| 2 to 4 weeks | Indicate on the labelling: “In case of risk of, during periods of, or recovery from, digestive disturbance.” |
| Highly digestible ingredients | Pigs |
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| Feed additives of the functional group “Gut flora stabiliser” of the category “zootechnical additives” as referred to in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. The complementary feed may contain feed additives of the functional group of “gut flora stabilisers” in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed. | Animal species for which the gut flora stabiliser is authorised | Name and added amount of the gut flora stabiliser | Up to 4 weeks | Indicate on the labelling of the feed: (1) “In case of risk of, during periods of, or recovery from digestive disturbance.” (2) If applicable: “The feed contains a gut flora stabiliser in a concentration above 100 times the authorised maximum content in complete feed.” The instructions for use of the feed shall ensure that the legal maximum content of the gut flora stabiliser for complete feed is respected.’ |
The following rows are inserted between the row of the particular nutritional purpose ‘Reduction of the risk of acidosis’ and the row for the particular nutritional purpose ‘Stabilisation of water and electrolyte balance’:
| ‘Long-term supply of grazing animals with trace elements and/or vitamins | High level of
The complementary feed may contain feed additives in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed. | Ruminants with a functional rumen |
| Up to 12 months |
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| Compensation for insufficient iron availability after birth | High level of iron compounds authorised under the functional group “compounds of trace elements” of the category “nutritional additives” as referred to in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. The complementary feed may contain iron in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed. | Suckling piglets and calves | Total iron content | After birth up to 3 weeks | The instructions for use for the feed shall ensure that the legal maximum contents of iron for complete feed are respected. |
| Support the regeneration of hooves, trotters and skin | High level of zinc. The complementary feed may contain zinc in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed. | Horses, ruminants and pigs | Total amount of
| Up to 8 weeks | The instructions of use for the feed shall ensure that the legal maximum contents of zinc for complete feed are respected. |
| Support the preparation for oestrus and reproduction |
The complementary feed may contain selenium, vitamin A and D in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed. | Mammals | Names and total amounts of each added trace element and vitamin. |
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The complementary feed may contain selenium, zinc, vitamin A and D in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed. | Birds | Names and total amounts of each added trace element and vitamin. |
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The following row is inserted between the row of the particular nutritional purpose ‘Compensation of electrolyte loss in the cases of heavy sweating’ and the row of the particular nutritional purpose ‘Nutritional restoration, convalescence’, species or category of animals: ‘equidae’:
| ‘Support the preparation for and recovery from sport effort | High level of selenium and a minimum content of 50 mg vitamin E per kg complete feed with moisture content of 12 %. The complementary feed may contain compounds of selenium in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed. | Equidae | Total amount of
| Up to 8 weeks before sport effort – Up to 4 weeks after sport effort | The instructions for use for the feed shall ensure that the legal maximum contents of selenium for complete feed are respected.’ |
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