The Feeding Stuffs (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2009

Regulation 4

SCHEDULE Entries to be substituted in Schedule 7 to the Feeding Stuffs (Scotland) Regulations 2005

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Column 5	Column 6
Particular nutritional purpose	Essential nutritional characteristics	Species or category of animal	Labelling declarations	Recommended length of time for use	Other provisions
(1) If appropriate the manufacturer may also recommend use for temporary renal insufficiency.
(2) If the feeding stuff is recommended for temporary renal insufficiency the recommended period for use shall be 2 to 4 weeks.
“Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency(1)	Low level of phosphorus and restricted level of protein but of high quality	Dogs and cats	Protein source(s) Calcium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Content of essential fatty acids (if added)	Initially up to 6 months(2)	Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.” Indicate in the instructions for use: “Water should be available at all times.”
	or
	Reduced phosphorus absorption by means of incorporation of Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate	Adult cats	Protein source(s) Calcium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate Content of essential fatty acids (if added)	Initially up to 6 months(2)	Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.” Indicate in the instructions for use: “Water should be available at all times.””