II 
(Non-legislative acts) 
REGUL ATIONS 
COMMI SSION REGUL ATION (EU) 2020/354 
of 4 March 2020 
establishing a list of intended uses of feed intended for particular nutr itional pur poses and repealing 
Directiv e 2008/38/EC 
(Text with EEA relevance) 
THE EUR OPEAN COMMISSION, 
Havi ng regar d to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, 
Havi ng regard to Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on the 
placing on the mark et and use of feed, amending European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 and 
repealing Council Directive 79/373/EEC, Commission Directive 80/511/EEC, Council Directives 82/471/EEC, 
83/228/EEC, 93/74/EEC, 93/113/EC and 96/25/EC and Commission Decision 2004/217/EC (1), and in particular 
Article 10(5) thereof, 
Whereas: 
(1) The placing on the mark et and use of feed is regulated by Regulation (EC) No 767/2009. In accordance with 
Article 9 of that Regulation, feed intended for particular nutr itional purposes may only be market ed if its intended 
use is included in a list of intende d uses established in accordance with Article 10 of the said Regulation. 
(2) Commission Directive 2008/38/EC (2) established a list of intende d uses of animal feedingstuffs for particular 
nutr itional purposes. 
(3) Part A of Annex I to Directive 2008/38/EC established the general provisions for feed intended for particular 
nutr itional purposes. Consider ing scientific and technological developments and the labelling requirements 
established by Regulation (EC) No 767/2009, those general provisions are to be reviewed. 
(4) Articles 11 to 17 of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 established new principles and rules for the placing on the market 
of feed, including labelling. As a consequence, several entr ies in the list of intended uses of feed intende d for 
particular nutr itional purposes contained in Part B of Annex I to Directive 2008/38/EC became outdat ed, partially 
because of poor and overly general descr iptions in the column ‘Essential nutr itional character istics’. For such entr ies, 
it has been very difficult for the control author ities to verify compl iance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) 
No 767/2009, including whether the specifi c compo sition of the feed concer ned fulfils the respective particular 
intended nutr itional purpose. 
(5) In accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009, the Commission received a number of applications 
to amend and change the conditions associated with several intended uses of feed for particular nutr itional purposes, 
which had become outdat ed. Outdat ed entr ies for which no application has been submitt ed or for whic h the 
application was withdrawn should be removed. 
(1)OJ L 229, 1.9.2009, p. 1. 
(2)Commission Directive 2008/38/EC of 5 March 2008 establishing a list of intended uses of animal feedingstuffs for particular 
nutr itional purposes (OJ L 62, 6.3.2008, p. 9). EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 5.3.2020                                                                                                                                             L 67/1   (6) As regards other intended uses of feed intended for particular nutr itional purposes listed in Part B of Annex I to 
Directive 2008/38/EC, amendments are necessar y to the provi sions concer ning the essential nutr itional 
character istics and the labelling declarations in order to adapt them to the scientific and technological developments 
and to impro ve the enforceability and clarity of the provi sions. 
(7) Further more, the Commission received, in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009, applications 
to add the particular nutr itional purposes ‘suppor t of energy metabolism and of the muscle function in the case of 
rhabdomy olosis’ and ‘suppor t in stressful situations, which will lead to the reduction of associated behaviour ’ to the 
list of intende d uses of feed intended for particular nutr itional purposes. 
(8) The Commission made all applications, including the dossiers, available to the Member States. 
(9) Following the assessment of the dossiers included in those applications, the Standing Committ ee on Plants, Animals, 
Food and Feed (‘the Committ ee’) ackn owledg ed that the specifi c composition of the feed concer ned fulfils the 
respective particular intended nutr itional purpose and that it has no adverse effects on animal health, human health, 
the environment or animal welf are. 
(10) Based on the above considerations, the list of intended uses of feed for particular nutr itional purposes should be 
update d. 
(11) Since safety reasons do not require the immediate application of the new general provisions and of the updat ed list 
of intended uses of feed for particular nutr itional purposes, it is appropr iate to provid e for transitional measures in 
order to avoid unnecessar y disruption of commercial practices and to not creat e unnecessar y administrative burden 
on the operat ors. 
(12) In the inter ests of clarity and rationality , Directive 2008/38/EC should be repealed and replaced by a Regulation, 
which does not contain elements that would require transpositions by the Member States into national law. The last 
amendments to that Directive had already been successively brought through Regulations due to the absence of need 
of transposition into national law of the provisions concer ned. In addition, the general requirements for the placing 
on the market and use of feed intende d for particular nutr itional purposes are provided for in Regulation (EC) 
No 767/2009. 
(13) In order to enable Member States to make the necessar y adjustments, an adequat e period should be allowed before 
this Regulation becomes applicable. 
(14) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committ ee, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGUL ATION: 
Article 1 
Feed intended for particular nutr itional purposes within the meaning of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 may be mark eted 
only if: 
— the general provisions for feed intended for particular nutr itional purposes laid down in Part A of the Annex to this 
Regulation are compl ied with, and 
— its intended use is included in Part B of the Annex to this Regulation and the provis ions of the respective entr y are 
compl ied with. 
Article 2 
By way of derogation from Article 1, feed intended for particular nutr itional purposes which complies with the provisions 
of Directive 2008/38/EC may continue to be placed on the mark et, provid ed that an application for an intended use 
included therein has been submitted to the Commission in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 
before 25 Marc h 2021 and until the Commission decides on the respective application. 
Article 3 
Feed intende d for particular nutr itional purposes which has been labelled before 25 Marc h 2022 in accordance with the 
rules applicable before 25 March 2020 may continue to be placed on the mark et and used until the existing stoc ks are 
exhaust ed. EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union L 67/2                                                                                                                                              5.3.2020   Article 4 
Directive 2008/38/EC is repealed. 
Article 5 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day followi ng that of its publication in the Official Journal of the 
European Union. 
It shall apply from 25 December 2020. 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. 
Done at Brussels, 4 March 2020.  
For the Commission 
The President 
Ursula VON DER LEYEN     EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 5.3.2020                                                                                                                                             L 67/3   ANNEX 
PART A 
General provisions for feed for particular nutr itional pur poses 
1. Where there is more than one group of essential nutr itional characteri stics indicated in column 2 of Part B, denoted by 
‘and/or ’, for the same particular nutr itional purpose, the manuf acturer has the option to use either or both groups of 
essential character istics, in order to achieve the particular nutr itional purpose defined in column 1 of Part B. For each 
option the corresponding labelling declarations are given in column 4 of Part B. 
2. Where an essential nutr itional charact eristic mentioned in column 2 of Part B is quantitatively indicated, the provi sions 
of Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 and the permitted tolerances as established in Annex IV to that 
Regulation shall apply . If that Annex does not establish a tolerance for the respective labelling particular , a technical 
deviation of +/- 15 % shall be permitted. 
3. Where a feed additive is mentioned in column 2 or column 4 of Part B, the author isation provisions for feed additive(s) 
in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) are applicable 
and their use shall compl y with the specifi ed essential nutr itional charact eristic. 
4. Where the declaration of a substance, also author ised as a feed additive, is required in column 4 of Part B and is 
accompanied by the expression ‘total’ , the total content of the substance shall be labelled under the heading ‘analytical 
constituents’. 
5. The declarations to be given in accordance with column 4 of Part B shall be quantitative without prejudice to Directive 
2004/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (2). 
6. The recommended period of use indicat ed in column 5 of Part B indicat es a range within which the nutr itional purpose 
should normally be achieved. Manufact urers can refer to more precise periods of use, within the fixed limits. 
7. Where a feed intended for particular nutr itional purposes is intended to meet more than one particular nutr itional 
purpose, it shall compl y with each respective entr y in Part B. 
8. In the case of complementary feed intended for particular nutr itional purposes, guidance on the balance of the daily 
ration must be provided in the instr uctions for proper use. 
9. When a feed intended for particular nutr itional purposes is with an appropr iate mode of use intended for individual 
oral administration via a bolus, this shall be established in the column ‘other provisions’ of the respective feed. Such 
feed shall excl usively contain, including a potential coating, feed mater ials and feed additives, unless detailed 
other wise in the respective entr y. It is recommended that feed intended for individual oral administration is 
administered by a veteri narian or any other compet ent person. 
10. When a feed intended for particular nutr itional purposes is placed on the mark et in the form of a bolus, being a feed 
mater ial or complementary feed intended for individual oral administration with retarding release, i.e. more than 
24 hours, of the compounds, the labelling of such feed shall, if applicable, mention for each feed additive for which a 
maximum cont ent in compl ete feed is fixed the maximum period of continuous release of the bolus and the daily 
release rate. The feed business operator whic h is placing a bolus on the mark et shall have the proof that the daily 
available feed additive level in the dige stive tract will not exceed, if applicable, the maximum conte nt of the additive 
established per kg complet e feed during the whole feeding period (retarding release effect). Such proof should be 
based on a peer reviewed methodology or in-house analysis. 
11. In case of intended uses for which in column 2 a concentration of certain feed additives higher than 100 times the 
relevant fixed maximum cont ent in compl ete feed is allowe d for compl ementar y feed, the concentration of those feed 
additives shall not be higher than 500 times the relevant fixed maximum cont ent in compl ete feed, excep t in the case 
of boluses as referred to in point 10. The incor poration of such compl ementar y feed into the animal`s diet shall 
ensure that the uptak e of the animal complies with the fixed maximum content in compl ete feed. 
(1)Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal 
nutr ition (OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29). 
(2)Directive 2004/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 Apr il 2004 on the enforcement of intellectu al proper ty 
rights (OJ L 157, 30.4.2004, p. 45). EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union L 67/4                                                                                                                                              5.3.2020   PART B 
List of intended uses                                                                 
Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
10 Suppor t of renal 
function in case 
of chronic renal 
insuffi ciency (1) High quality prot eins and phos­
phor us ≤ 5 g/kg complet e feed with a 
moisture conte nt of 12 % (2) and 
crude protein ≤ 220 g/kg compl ete 
feed with a moisture cont ent of 
12 % (2) Dogs — Protein source(s) 
— Calcium 
— Phosphor us 
— Potassium 
— Sodium 
— Essential fatty acids (if 
added) Initially up to 6 months (3) 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as compl ete 
feed. 
2. Recommended digestibility of prot eins: minimum 
85 %. 
3. Indicate on the labelling: ‘It is recommended that 
advice from a veterinar ian be sought before use and 
before extending the period of use.’ 
4. Indicate in the instr uctions for proper use: ‘Water 
should be available at all times.’ 
Reduced phosphor us absor ption by 
means of incor poration of Lantha­
num carbonate octahy drate Adult dogs — Protein source(s) 
— Calcium 
— Phosphor us 
— Potassium 
— Sodium 
— Essential fatty acids (if 
added) 
— Lanthanum carbonate 
octahy drate Initially up to 6 months (3) 1. Indicate on the labelling: ‘It is recommended that 
advice from a veterinar ian be sought before use and 
before extending the period of use.’ 
2. Indicate in the instr uctions for proper use: ‘Water 
should be available at all times.’ 
High quality prot eins and phos­
phor us ≤ 6,5 g/kg compl ete feed with 
a moisture cont ent of 12 % (2) and 
crude protein ≤ 320 g/kg compl ete 
feed with a moisture cont ent of 
12 % (2) Cats — Protein source(s) 
— Calcium 
— Phosphor us 
— Potassium 
— Sodium 
— Essential fatty acids (if 
added) Initially up to 6 months (3) 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as compl ete 
feed. 
2. Recommended digestibility of prot eins: minimum 
85 %. 
3. Indicate on the labelling: ‘It is recommended that 
advice from a veterinar ian be sought before use and 
before extending the period of use.’ 
4. Indicate in the instr uctions for proper use: ‘Water 
should be available at all times.’ 
Reduced phosphor us absor ption by 
means of incor poration of Lantha­
num carbonate octahy drate Adult cats — Protein source(s) 
— Calcium 
— Phosphor us 
— Potassium 
— Sodium Initially up to 6 months (3) 1. Indicate on the labelling: ‘It is recommended that 
advice from a veterinar ian be sought before use and 
before extending the period of use.’ 
2. Indicate in the instr uctions for proper use: ‘Water 
should be available at all times.’ EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 5.3.2020                                                                                                                                             L 67/5   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
— Essential fatty acids (if 
added) 
— Lanthanum carbonate 
octahy drate 
High density of energy with more 
than 8,8 MJ/kg feed with a moisture 
conte nt of 12 %. 
Highly digestible and highly palatable 
sources of starc h. 
Restr icted prote in level: ≤ 106 g crude 
prote in/kg feed with a moisture con­
tent of 12 %. 
Level of sodium: 2 g/100 kg BW per 
day. 
High level of eicosapentaenoic acid 
and docosahexaenoic sum ≥ 0,2 g 
per kg BW0,75 per day Equines — Protein and energy 
source(s) 
— Calcium 
— Phosphor us 
— Potassium 
— Magnesium 
— Sodium 
—Sum of eicosapentae­
noic acid and docosa­
hexaenoic acid Initially up to six months. 
Long term or until resolu­
tion of the issue 1.The feed shall be placed on the mark et as compl e­
mentar y feed 
2. Indicate on the labelling: 
—‘It is recommended that a veteri narian’s opi­
nion be sought before use or before extending 
the period of use.’ 
— The compl ementar y feed should not be used in 
case of hypernatraemia and hyperchloraemia. 
— The compl ementar y feed should contr ibut e to 
at least 10 to 20 % of the daily energy supply 
(appro ximat ely 0,05 to 0,1 MJ/kg BW0,75 per 
day). 
3. The ration should ensure an energy supply of 
> 0,62 MJ/kg BW0,75 per day. 
4. The ration should not exceed 50 mg calcium/kg 
dry matt er/da y. 
5. Indicate in the instr uctions for proper use: ‘Water 
should be available at all times.’ 
11 Reduction of 
oxalate stones 
formation Low level of calcium, low level of vi­
tamin D, and urine alkalising prop­
erties Dogs and 
cats — Phosphor us 
— Calcium 
— Sodium 
— Magnesium 
— Potassium 
— Chlor ides 
— Sulphur 
— Vitamin D (total) 
— Hydro xyproline 
—Urine alkalising sub­
stances Up to 6 months Indicate on the labelling: 
‘It is recommended that a veteri narian’s opinion be 
sought before use.’ EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union L 67/6                                                                                                                                              5.3.2020   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
12 Regulation of 
glucose supply 
(Diabetes melli­
tus) Total sugars (mono- and disacc har­
ides) ≤ 62 g/kg compl ete feed with a 
moisture of 12 % (2) Dogs and 
cats — Carbohydr ate source 
(s) 
—Treatment of carboh y­
drates, if appropr iate 
— Starc h 
— Total sugars 
— Fructo se (if added) 
— Essential fatty acids (if 
added) 
— Source(s) of shor t and 
medium chain fatty 
acids (if added) Initially up to 6 months 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as compl ete 
feed. 
2. Indicate on the labelling: 
— ‘Low level of mono- and disacchari des’ 
—‘It is recommended that a veteri narian’s opi­
nion be sought before use and before extending 
the period of use.’ 
13 Reduction of in­
gredient and nu­
trient intol er­
ances (4) Selecte d and limited number of pro­
tein source(s) 
And/or 
hydrolysed protein source(s) 
And/or 
selecte d carboh ydrate source(s) Dogs and 
cats —Protein sources in­
cluding treatment, if 
appropr iate (if added). 
— Carbohydr ate source 
(s) including treat­
ment, if appropr iate 
(if added). 
— Essential fatty acids (if 
added) 3 to 8 weeks: if signs of 
intol erance disappear this 
feed can be used initially 
up to one year. 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as compl ete 
feed. 
2. It is recommended to limit the number of main 
prote in sources to 3. 
3. To indicate on the labelling: 
—Appropr iate combination of the essential nu­
tritional characteri stics, as applicable 
—‘It is recommended that a veteri narian’s opi­
nion be sought before use and before extending 
the period of use.’ 
14 Reduction of cy­
stine ston es for­
mation Urine alkalinising proper ties and 
crude protein ≤ 160 g/kg compl ete 
feed with a moisture cont ent of 
12 % (2) 
Or 
Proteins selecte d for a limite d cystine 
and cyst eine content (e.g. casein, pea 
prote in, soy prote in) and crude pro­
tein ≤ 220 g/kg compl ete feed with a 
moisture conte nt of 12 % (2) Dogs — Sulphur amino acids 
(total) 
— Protein sources 
— Sodium 
— Potassium 
— Chlor ides 
—Urine alkalinizing sub­
stances (if added) Initially up to 6 month 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as compl ete 
feed. 
2. Indicate in the instr uctions for proper use: 
‘Water should be available at all times ’ 
3. Indicate on the labelling: 
— ‘Urine alkalinising proper ties and low level of 
prote ins’ or ‘Low level of selecte d prote ins’, as 
applicable. 
—‘It is recommended that a veteri narian’s opi­
nion be sought before use or before extending 
the period of use.’ EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 5.3.2020                                                                                                                                             L 67/7   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
4.For consideration of the vete rinar ian or nutr ition­
ist: Alkalinising proper ties means that the diet 
should be formulated to target a urinar y pH ≥ 7. 
15 Nutr itional re­
storat ion, con­
valescence (5) Highly digestible ingredients with 
energy density ≥ 3 520 kcal and crude 
prote in ≥ 250 g per kg of compl ete 
feed with a moisture level 12 % (2) Dogs —Highly digestible in­
gredient sources in­
cluding their treat­
ment, if appropr iate 
— Energy value Until restoration is 
achi eved 1. Recommended apparent dige stibility of Dry Matte r 
≥ 80 % or of Org anic Matte r ≥ 85 %. 
2. In the case of feed specially present ed to be given 
via tubing, indicate on the packag e, container or 
label: ‘Administration under veterinar y super vi­
sion.’ 
3.The labelling may indicate the specific circum­
stance(s) the diete tic feed is intended for. 
4. Indicate on the labelling: 
‘High energy density , high concentrations of essen­
tial nutr ients and highly digestible ingredients’ Highly digestible ingredients with 
energy density ≥ 3520 kcal and crude 
prote in ≥ 270 g per kg of compl ete 
feed with a moisture level 12 % (2) Cats 
16 Reduction of ur­
ate stones for­
mation Crude prot ein ≤ 130 g/kg compl ete 
feed with a moisture level of 12 % (2) 
Or 
Crude prot ein ≤ 220 g/kg compl ete 
feed with a moisture level of 12 % (2) 
and select ed protein sources Dogs — Protein source(s) Up to 6 months, but life­
time use in case of irre­
versible disturbance of 
uric acid metabolism 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as compl ete 
feed. 
2. Protein quality and level of purines should be taken 
into account when selecting the protein source. Ex­
amples of selected protein sources of high quality 
with low level of purines include eggs, casein, soy 
prote ins, and maize gluten. 
3. Indicate in the instr uctions for proper use: ‘Water 
should be available at all times’. 
4. Indicate on the labelling: 
—‘It is recommended that a veteri narian’s opi­
nion be sought before use.’ 
—‘Low level of prot ein’ or ‘Restr icted level of pro­
tein and selecte d prote in sources’, as appropr i­
ate.  EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union L 67/8                                                                                                                                              5.3.2020   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6  
Crude prot ein ≤ 317 g/kg compl ete 
feed with a moisture cont ent of 
12 % (2) Cats 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as compl ete 
feed. 
2. Protein quality and level of purines should be taken 
into account when selecting the protein source. Ex­
amples of selected protein sources of high quality 
with low level of purines include eggs, casein, soy 
prote ins, and maize gluten. 
3. Indicate on the labelling: 
—‘It is recommended that a veteri narian’s opi­
nion be sought before use.’ 
— ‘Restr icted level of protein’ 
4. Indicate in the instr uctions for proper use: ‘Water 
should be available at all times’. 
17 Dissolution of 
struvite stones (6) Urine undersaturating (7) proper ties 
for struvite 
And/or 
Urine acidifying proper ties (8) 
And 
Magnesium ≤ 1,8 g/kg compl ete feed 
with a moisture content of 12 % (2) Dogs and 
cats — Phosphor us 
— Calcium 
— Sodium 
— Magnesium 
— Potassium 
— Chlor ide 
— Sulfur 5 to 12 weeks 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as compl ete 
feed. 
2. Indicate on the labelling: 
—‘It is recommended that advice from a veteri ­
narian be sought before use and before extend­
ing the period of use.’ 
— ‘Urine undersaturating proper ties for struvite 
and/or Urine acidifying proper ties.’ 
3. Indicate in the instr uctions for proper use: ‘Water 
should be available at all times.’ 
4.Declaration of conf ormity suppor ting undersatur­
ating and/or acidifying proper ties of the diet shall 
be made available to the relevant compet ent autho­
rities upon request. 
18 Reduction of 
struvite stone 
recur rence (6) Com plete feed with urine undersatur­
ating (7) or metastabilising proper­
ties (9) for struvite 
And/or 
Diet with urine acidifying proper­
ties (8) 
And Dogs and 
cats — Phosphor us 
— Calcium 
— Sodium 
— Magnesium 
— Potassium 
— Chlor ide 
— Sulfur Initially up to 6 month 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as compl ete 
feed. 
2. Indicate on the labelling: 
—‘It is recommended that advice from a veteri ­
narian be sought before use and before extend­
ing the period of use.’ 
— ‘Urine undersaturating or metastabilising 
proper ties for struvite and/or Urine acidifying 
proper ties’ EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 5.3.2020                                                                                                                                             L 67/9   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
Magnesium ≤ 1,8 g/kg compl ete feed 
with a moisture content of 12 % (2) 3. Indicate in the instr uctions for proper use: ‘Water 
should be available at all times.’ 
4.Declaration of conf ormity suppor ting undersatur­
ating or metastabilising and/or acidifying proper­
ties of the diet shall be made available to the rele­
vant compet ent author ities upon request. 
19 Com pensation 
for maldig es­
tion (10) Highly digestible diet: 
Apparent digestibility of 
— low-fibre feed (crude fibre ≤ 44 g 
per kg of compl ete feed with a 
moisture level 12 % (2)):  
Crude prot ein ≥ 85 %  
Crude fat ≥ 90 % 
Or 
— fibre-enhanced feed (crude fibre 
> 44 g per kg of compl ete feed 
with a moisture level 12 % (2)):  
Crude prot ein ≥ 80 %  
Crude fat ≥ 80 % Dogs and 
cats —Highly digestible in­
gredient sources in­
cluding their treat­
ment, if appropr iate Initially up to 12 weeks 
and lifetime in the case of 
chronic pancreatic insuf­
ficiency 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as compl ete 
feed. 
2. Indicate on the labelling: 
— ‘Highly digestible feed’ 
—‘It is recommended that a veteri narian’s opi­
nion be sought before use.’ 
20 Reduction of in­
testinal absor p­
tive disorders Highly digestible diet: 
Apparent digestibility of 
— low-fibre feed (crude fibre ≤ 44 g 
per kg of compl ete feed with a 
moisture level 12 % (2)):  
Crude prot ein ≥ 85 %  
Crude fat ≥ 90 % 
Or 
— fibre-enhanced feed (crude fibre 
> 44 g per kg of compl ete feed 
with a moisture level 12 % (2)):  
Crude prot ein ≥ 80 %  
Crude fat ≥ 80 % Dogs and 
cats —Highly digestible in­
gredient sources in­
cluding their treat­
ment, if appropr iate 
— Sodium 
— Potassium Up to 12 weeks Indicate on the labelling: 
— ‘Highly digestible feed with increased sodium and 
potassium’ 
— ‘It is recommended that a veterinar ian’s opinion be 
sought before use.’ EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union L 67/10                                                                                                                                             5.3.2020   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
And 
Sodium ≥ 1,8 g per kg of compl ete 
feed with a moisture level 12 % (2) 
And 
Potassium ≥ 5 g per kg of compl ete 
feed with a moisture level 12 % (2) 
21 Reduction of 
acute intestinal 
absor ptive dis­
orders Increased level of electrolytes : 
— Sodium ≥ 1,8 % 
— Potassium ≥ 0,6 % 
And 
Highly digestible carbohydrat es: 
— ≥ 32 % Dogs and 
cats — Sodium 
— Potassium 
— Carbohydr ate source 
(s) 1 – 7 days 1.The feed shall be placed on the mark et as compl e­
mentar y feed. 
2. Indicate on the labelling: 
— ‘Dur ing periods of and reco very from acute 
diar rhoea’ 
—‘It is recommended that a veteri narian’s opi­
nion be sought before use.’ 
3. In case of solid feed, the recommended rang e of 
electrolytes should be calculated on the basis of a 
normal daily voluntary intake of water . 
22 Suppor t of lipid 
metabolism in 
the case of hy­
perlipidaemia Fat (11) ≤ 110 g/kg complet e feed with 
a moisture cont ent of 12 % (12) Dogs and 
cats — Crude fat Initially up to 2 months 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as compl ete 
feed. 
2. Indicate on the labelling: 
—‘It is recommended that a veteri narian’s opi­
nion be sought before use or before extending 
the period of use.’ 
— ‘Low level of fat’ 
23 Suppor t of liver 
function in the 
case of chronic 
liver insuffi­
ciency Moderate level of protein: 
Crude prot ein ≤ 279 g/kg compl ete 
feed with a moisture cont ent of 
12 % (2) for dogs 
Crude prot ein ≤ 370 g/kg compl ete 
feed with a moisture cont ent of 
12 % (2) for cats 
And 
Selecte d prot ein sources 
And 
Recommended dietar y protein di­
gestibility ≥ 85 % Dogs and 
cats — Protein source(s) 
— Copper (total) 
— Sodium Initially up to 4 months 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as compl ete 
feed. 
2. Examples of select ed protein sources based on high 
dige stibility : dair y proteins (whey , casein, milk, cot­
tage cheese), other animal based proteins (egg, 
poultr y) and vege table prot eins (soy). 
3. Indicate in the instr uctions for proper use: ‘Water 
should be available at all times.’ 
4. Indicate on the labelling: 
— ‘Moderat e level of protein, selecte d and highly 
dige stible ’ 
—‘It is recommended that a veteri narian’s opi­
nion be sought before use.’  EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 5.3.2020                                                                                                                                            L 67/11   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6  
Low level of protein but of high 
quality and highly diges tible carbo­
hydrates Equines — Protein and fibre 
sources 
—Highly digestible car­
bohy drates including 
their treatment, if ap­
propr iate 
— Methionine 
— Choline 
— Content of n-3 fatty 
acids (if added) Initially up to six months 1. Indicate on the labelling: 
—‘It is recommended that a veteri narian’s opi­
nion be sought before use or before extending 
the period of use.’ 
2. Guidance should be provid ed on the manner in 
which the feed should be fed including many small 
meals per day. 
24 Suppor t of hear t 
function in the 
case of chronic 
cardiac insuffi ­
ciency Restr icted level of sodium: 
Sodium ≤ 2,6 g per kg complet e feed 
with a moisture content of 12 % (2) Dogs and 
cats — Magnesium 
— Potassium 
— Sodium Initially up to 6 months 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as compl ete 
feed. 
2. Indicate on the labelling: ‘It is recommended that 
advice from a veterinar ian be sought before use and 
before extending the period of use.’ 
25 Reduction of ex­
cessive body 
weight Metabolizable Energy < 3060 kcal/kg 
compl ete feed with moisture conte nt 
of 12 % (13) 
Or 
Metabolizable Energy < 560 kcal/kg 
compl ete feed with moisture conte nt 
of 85 % (13) Dogs — Energy value Until target body weight is 
achi eved and after if re­
quired to maintain target 
bodyweight 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as compl ete 
feed. 
2. To ensure that minimum requirements are met, the 
nutr ient levels of a diet for reduction of excess ive 
bodyweight should be increased according ly to 
compen sate for the restr icted daily energy in­
take (14) 
3. Indicate on the labelling: 
—‘It is recommended that a veteri narian’s opi­
nion be sought before use.’ 
— ‘For cats, a transition period when starting the 
diet is advised.’ 
— ‘For an efficient weight loss or ideal weight 
mainte nance, the recommended daily energy 
intake should not be exceeded.’ Metabolizable Energy < 3190 kcal 
per kg compl ete feed with moisture 
conte nt of 12 % (13) 
Or 
Metabolizable Energy < 580 kcal per 
kg compl ete feed with moisture con­
tent of 85 % (13) Cats EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union L 67/12                                                                                                                                             5.3.2020   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
26 Suppor t of skin 
function in the 
case of dermat o­
sis and excessive 
loss of hair Linoleic acid ≥ 12,3 g per kg and sum 
of eicosapentaenoic acid and doco­
sahexaenoic acid ≥ 2,9 g per kg of 
compl ete feed with a moisture con­
tent of 12 % (2) Dogs and 
cats — Linoleic acid 
—Sum of eicosapentae­
noic acid and docosa­
hexaenoic acid Initially up to 2 months Indicate on the labelling: 
— ‘It is recommended that a veterinar ian’s opinion be 
sought before use.’ 
—‘High level of linoleic acid (LA) and of sum of ei­
cosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic 
acid (DHA)’ 
Linoleic acid ≥ 18,5 g per kg and sum 
of eicosapentaenoic acid and doco­
sahexaenoic acid ≥ 0,39 g per kg of 
compl ete feed with a moisture con­
tent of 12 % (2) Dogs 
Linoleic acid ≥ 18,5 g per kg and sum 
of eicosapentaenoic acid and doco­
sahexaenoic acid ≥ 0,09 g per kg of 
compl ete feed with a moisture con­
tent of 12 % (2) Cats 
27 Suppor t of the 
metabolism of 
joints in the case 
of osteoar thritis Total omeg a-3 fatty acids ≥ 29 g per 
kg and eicosapentaenoic acid ≥ 3,3 g 
per kg complet e feed with a moisture 
conte nt of 12 % (2) 
And 
Adequate levels of vitamin E Dogs — Omega- 3 fatty acids 
(total) 
— Eicosapentaenoic acid 
(total) 
— Vitamin E (total) Initially up to 3 months Indicate on the labelling: 
— ‘It is recommended that advice from a veteri narian 
be sought before use and before exte nding the per­
iod of use.’ 
Total omeg a-3 fatty acids ≥ 10,6 g per 
kg compl ete feed with a moisture 
conte nt of 12 % (2) and docosahexae­
noic acid ≥ 2,5 g per kg complet e feed 
with a moisture content of 12 % (2) 
And 
Increased levels of methionine and 
manganese 
Adequate levels of vitamin E. Cats — Omega- 3 fatty acids 
(total) 
— Docosahexaenoic acid 
(total) 
— Methionine (total) 
— Mangan ese (total) 
— Vitamin E (total)  EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 5.3.2020                                                                                                                                            L 67/13   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
28 Reduction of 
copper in the li­
ver Restr icted level of copper: copper 
≤ 8,8 mg per kg compl ete feed with a 
moisture conte nt of 12 % (2) Dogs Copper (total) Initially up to 6 months 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as compl ete 
feed. 
2. Indicate on the labelling: 
—‘It is recommended that advice from a veteri ­
narian be sought before use and before extend­
ing the period of use.’ 
29 Reduction of io­
dine levels in feed 
in case of hy­
perthyroidism Restr icted level of iodine: iodine 
≤ 0,26 mg per kg compl ete feed with a 
moisture conte nt of 12 % (2) Cats Iodine (total) Initially up to 3 months 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as compl ete 
feed. 
2. Indicate on the labelling: 
—‘It is recommended that advice from a veteri ­
narian be sought before use and before extend­
ing the period of use.’ 
30 Suppor t in 
stressful situa­
tions, which will 
lead to the re­
duction of asso­
ciate d beha viour 1-3 g trypsin-hydrolysed bovine 
casein per kg compl ete feed with a 
moisture conte nt of 12 % (2) Dogs Trypsin-hydrolysed bo­
vine casein Initially up to 2 months 1. The feed shall be placed on the market as compl ete 
feed. 
2. Indicate on the labelling: 
—‘It is recommended that advice from a veteri ­
narian be sought before use and before extend­
ing the period of use.’ 
50 Suppor t the pre­
paration for oes­
trus and repro­
duction —High level of selenium and a mini­
mum cont ent of vitamin E per kg 
compl ete feed with a moisture 
conte nt of 12 % for pigs of 50 
mg, rabbits of 35 mg, for dogs, 
cats, mink of 88 mg; a minimum 
conte nt of vitamin E per animal 
and day for ovines of 100 mg, 
cattle of 300 mg, horses of 1  
100 mg 
Or 
— High level(s) of vitamins A and/or 
vitamin D and/or a minimum 
conte nt of beta- carot ene of 300 
mg per animal and day. Mammals Names and tota l amounts 
of each added trace ele­
ment and vitamin — Cows: 2 weeks before 
the end of gestation 
until the next gesta­
tion is conf irmed. 
— Sows: 7 days before 
until 3 days after par­
turition and 7 days be­
fore until 3 days mat­
ing. 
—Other female mam­
mals: from the last 
part of gestation until 
the next gestation is 
conf irmed. 1.Application in the form of bolus is allowed. A bo­
lus may contain up to 20 % iron in an iner t, non- 
bioavai lable form, in order to increase its density . 
2. The instr uctions for proper use for the feed shall 
ensure that the respective legal maximum contents 
for compl ete feed are respecte d. 
3. Indicate on the labelling of the feed guidance on the 
situations in which the use of the feed is appropr i­
ate. EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union L 67/14                                                                                                                                             5.3.2020   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
The compl ementar y feed may con­
tain selenium, vitamin A and D in a 
concentration higher than 100 times 
the relevant fixed maximum conte nt 
in compl ete feed. — Males: during periods 
of reproductive activ­
ity.  
— High level(s) of vitamin A and/or 
vitamin D 
Or 
— High level(s) of selenium and/or 
zinc and/or a minimum conte nt 
of vitamin E of 40 mg/kg com­
plete feed with a moisture conte nt 
of 12 %. 
The compl ementar y feed may con­
tain selenium, zinc, vitamin A and D 
in a concentration higher than 100 
times the relevant fixed maximum 
conte nt in compl ete feed. Birds Names and tota l amounts 
of each added trace ele­
ment and vitamin — For females: during 
oestr us 
—For males: during per­
iods of reproductive 
activity 
51 Suppor t the re­
generation of 
hoove s, trotters 
and skin High level of zinc. 
The compl ementar y feed may con­
tain zinc in a concentration higher 
than 100 times the relevant fixed 
maximum cont ent in complet e feed. Horses, ru­
minants and 
pigs — Zinc (total) 
— Methionine (total) 
— Biotin (if added) Up to 8 weeks 1. The instr uctions for proper use for the feed shall 
ensure that the legal maximum cont ents of zinc for 
compl ete feed are respecte d. 
2.Application in the form of bolus is allowe d for ru­
minants. A bolus may contain up to 20 % iron in an 
iner t, non-bioavailable form, in order to increase 
its density . 
52 Suppor t for nu­
tritional imbal­
ances in dietar y 
transition Minimum supply via the dietetic feed 
of: 
— Selenium: 0,1 mg/kg compl ete 
feed with a moisture cont ent of 
12 % 
And/or 
— Zinc: 15 mg/kg complet e feed 
with a moisture content of 12 % 
And/or 
— Copper: 2 mg/kg compl ete feed 
with a moisture conte nt of 12 % 
for sheep and 5 mg/kg compl ete 
feed with a moisture cont ent of 
12 % for other species 
And/or Ruminants 
Pigs 
Rabbits 
Poultr y Name and total amount of 
the nutr itional additives, if 
appropr iate 2 to 15 days 1.Application in the form of bolus is allowe d for ru­
minants and pigs. A bolus may contain up to 20 % 
iron in an iner t, non-bioa vailable form, in order to 
increase its density . 
2. The instr uctions for proper use for the feed shall 
ensure that the respective legal maximum contents 
for compl ete feed are respecte d. EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 5.3.2020                                                                                                                                            L 67/15   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
— Vitamin A: 2000 IU/kg compl ete 
feed with a moisture cont ent of 
12 % 
And/or 
— Vitamin D: 400 IU/kg compl ete 
feed with a moisture cont ent of 
12 % 
And/or 
— Vitamin E: 35 mg/kg compl ete 
feed with a moisture cont ent of 
12 % for poultr y, 10 mg/kg com­
plete feed with a moisture conte nt 
of 12 % for ruminants, 40 mg/kg 
compl ete feed with a moisture 
conte nt of 12 % for rabbits and 20 
mg/kg complet e feed for pigs 
with a moisture content of 12 % 
The compl ementar y feed may con­
tain selenium, zinc, copper , vitamin 
A and vitamin D in a concentration 
higher than 100 times the relevant 
fixed maximum cont ent in compl ete 
feed. 3. Indicate on the labelling of the feed guidance on the 
situations in which the use of the feed is appropr i­
ate. 
53 Suppor t wean­
ing Minimum supply via the dietetic feed 
of: 
— Selenium: 0,1 mg/kg compl ete 
feed with a moisture cont ent of 
12 % Mammals Name and total amount of 
the nutr itional additives, if 
appropr iate Up to 4 weeks around 
weaning 1. The instr uctions for proper use for the feed shall 
ensure that the respective legal maximum contents 
for compl ete feed are respecte d. 
2. Indicate on the labelling of the feed guidance on the 
situations in which the use of the feed is appropr i­
ate. EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union L 67/16                                                                                                                                             5.3.2020   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
And/or 
— Zinc: 15 mg/kg complet e feed 
with a moisture content of 12 % 
And/or 
— Copper: 2 mg/kg compl ete feed 
with a moisture conte nt of 12 % 
for sheep and 5 mg/kg compl ete 
feed with a moisture cont ent of 
12 % for other species 
And/or 
— Iodine: 0,2 mg/kg complet e feed 
with a moisture content of 12 % 
And/or 
— Mangan ese: 20 mg/kg compl ete 
feed with a moisture cont ent of 
12 % 
And/or 
— Vitamin A: 1500 IU/kg compl ete 
feed with a moisture cont ent of 
12 % 
And/or 
— Vitamin D: 400 IU/kg compl ete 
feed with a moisture cont ent of 
12 % 
And/or 
— Vitamin E: 100 mg/kg compl ete 
feed with a moisture cont ent of 
12 % for calves and 50 mg/kg 
compl ete feed with a moisture 
conte nt of 12 % for lambs, kids 
and piglets. 
The compl ementar y feed may con­
tain selenium, zinc, copper , iodine, 
manganese , vitamin A and vitamin 
D in a concentration higher than 
100 times the relevant fixed maxi­
mum content in compl ete feed. EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 5.3.2020                                                                                                                                            L 67/17   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
54 Suppor t the re­
generation of the 
skin and appen­
dages —Minimum supply of zinc com­
pounds via dietetic feed corre­
sponding to 20 mg/kg compl ete 
feed with a moisture cont ent of 
12 % 
And 
—High level of copper and/or io­
dine and/or selenium 
and/or 
vitamin B6 and/or vitamin E and/or 
vitamin A 
and/or 
methionine and/or cystine and/or 
minimum supply of 0,4 mg biotin/kg 
compl ete feed with a moisture con­
tent of 12 % for ruminants. 
The compl ementar y feed may con­
tain zinc, copper , iodine, selenium 
and vitamin A in a concentration 
higher than 100 times the relevant 
fixed maximum cont ent in compl ete 
feed. Mammals 
and poultr y Name and total amount of 
the nutr itional additives, if 
appropr iate — Up to 8 weeks 
— Com plementar y feed 
for ruminants con­
taining biotin: Up to 
6 months 1. The instr uctions for proper use for the feed shall 
ensure that the respective legal maximum contents 
for compl ete feed are respecte d. 
2. Indicate on the labelling of the feed guidance on the 
situations in which the use of the feed is appropr i­
ate. 
55 Stabilisation of 
water and elec­
trolyte balance 
to suppor t the 
physiological di­
gestion —Predominantly electrolytes : so­
dium, potassium and chlorides 
— Buffe ring capacity (19) in case of 
liquid feed: minimum 60 mmol 
per litre potion ready prepared 
for feeding 
— Easily digestible carbohydrat es Calves, pigs, 
lambs, kids 
and foals — Sodium 
— Potassium 
— Chlor ides 
— Carbohydr ate source 
(s) 
— Bicarbonat es and/or 
citrates (if added) 1 to 7 days 1.Recommended rang e of electrolytes per litre po­
tion ready prepared for feeding: 
Sodium: 1.7 g – 3.5 g 
Potassium: 0.4 g – 2 g 
Chlor ides: 1 g – 2.8 g 
2. In case of solid feed, the recommended rang e of 
electrolytes should be calculated on the basis of a 
normal daily voluntary intake of water . EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union L 67/18                                                                                                                                             5.3.2020   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
3. Indicate on the labelling: 
— ‘In case of risk of, during periods of, or reco very 
from digestive disturbance (diar rhoea).’ 
—‘It is recommended that advice from a veteri ­
narian be sought before use and before extend­
ing the period of use.’ 
4. Indicate in the instr uctions for proper use: 
— The recommended intak e of the ready stirred 
potion and of milk, if appropr iate. 
— In case of bicarbonat es and/or citrates are 
abov e 40 mmol per litre potion ready prepared 
for feeding of ruminants: ‘Simultaneous feed­
ing of milk should be avoided in animals with 
abomasum’ 
56 Reduction of the 
risk of tetany 
(hypom agnesae­
mia) High level of magnesium, easily 
available carbohydrat es, 
moderate level of prote in and 
low level of potassium Ruminants — Starc h 
— Sugars (total) 
— Magnesium 
— Sodium 
— Potassium 3 to 10 weeks during 
periods of fast grass 
growth 1.Application in the form of bolus is allowed. A bo­
lus may contain up to 20 % iron in an iner t, non- 
bioavai lable form, in order to increase its density . 
2. In the instr uctions for proper use guidance shall be 
provid ed on the balance of the daily ration, with 
regar d to the inclusion of fibre and easily available 
energy sources. 
3.In the case of feed for ovines indicate on the label­
ling: ‘Especially for lactating ewes.’ 
57 Reduction of the 
risk of acidosis Low level of easily fermentable car­
bohy drates and high buffer ing capa­
city Ruminants — Starc h 
— Sugars (total) up to 2 months (15) 1.Application in the form of bolus is allowed. A bo­
lus may contain up to 20 % iron in an iner t, non- 
bioavai lable form, in order to increase its density . 
2. In the instr uctions for proper use guidance shall be 
provid ed on the balance of the daily ration, with 
regar d to the inclusion of fibre and easily fermen­
table carbohydrat e sources. 
3. In the case of feed for dair y cows indicate on the 
labelling: ‘Especially for high yielding cows.’ 
4.In the case of feed for ruminants for fattening in­
dicate on the labelling: ‘Especially for intensi vely 
fed (16).’ EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 5.3.2020                                                                                                                                            L 67/19   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
58 Reduction of the 
risk of urinar y 
calculi Low level of phosphor us, magne­
sium, and urine acidifying proper ties Ruminants — Calcium 
— Phosphor us 
— Sodium 
— Magnesium 
— Potassium 
— Chlor ides 
— Sulphur 
—Urine acidifying sub­
stances Up to 6 weeks 1. Indicate on the labelling: ‘Especially for intensi vely 
fed young animals.’ 
2. Indicate in the instr uctions for proper use: ‘Water 
should be available at all times.’ 
59 Long-te rm sup­
ply of grazing 
animals with 
trace elements 
and/or vitamins High level of 
— Trace elements 
And/or 
—Vitamins, provi tamins and che­
mically well-defined substances 
having similar effects. 
The complementary feed may 
contain feed additives in a 
concentration higher than 100 
times the relevant fixed 
maximum cont ent in complet e 
feed Ruminants 
with a 
functional 
rumen — Names and tota l 
amounts of each added 
trace element, vitamin, 
provita min and che­
mically well-defined 
substance having simi­
lar effects 
— Daily release rate for 
each trace element an­
d/or vitamin if a bolus 
is used 
— Maximum period of 
continuously release 
of the trace element 
or vitamin if a bolus 
is used Up to 12 months 1.Application in the form of bolus is allowed. A bo­
lus may contain up to 20 % iron in an iner t, non- 
bioavai lable form, in order to increase its density . 
2. Indicate on the labelling of the feed: 
— ‘Simultaneous supplementation of additives 
with a maximum conte nt from other sources 
to those incor porat ed in a bolus, if applicable, 
shall be avoided. 
— Before using, it is recommended to have advice 
from a veteri narian or nutr itionist concer ning: 
(a) the balance of trace elements in the daily 
ration; 
(b) the trace elements status of the herd’ 
60 Reduction of the 
risk of milk fever 
and subclinical 
hypocalcaemia Low cations/anions ratio 
For the tota l ration: 
— Minimum acidif ication via feed 
for particular nutr itional pur­
pose: 100 mEq/kg dry matte r 
— Objective: 0 < DCAD (17) (mEq/kg 
dry matt er) < 100 Dair y cows — Calcium 
— Phosphor us 
— Magnesium 
— Sodium 
— Potassium 
— Chlor ides 
— Sulphur From 3 weeks before cal­
ving until calving Indicate in the instr uctions for proper use: 
‘Stop feeding after calving’ EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union L 67/20                                                                                                                                             5.3.2020   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
Or 
Zeolite (sodium aluminium silicate): 
250 – 500 g/da y  Sodium aluminium sili­
cate From 3 weeks before cal­
ving until calving Indicate in the instr uctions for proper use: 
— ‘The amount of feed shall be restr icted to ensure 
that a daily intake of 500 g sodium aluminium- 
silicate per animal is not excee ded.’ 
—The duration of use shall be restr icted to a maxi­
mum of 2 weeks. 
— ‘Stop feeding after calving’ 
Or 
Supply of rumen protect ed feed ma­
terial s rich in phytic acid (> 6 %) and 
having a calcium conte nt < 0,2 %, to 
achi eve a minimum of 28 g and a 
maximum of 32 g available calcium 
per cow per day. 
Or  — Calcium From 4 weeks before cal­
ving until calving Indicate in the instr uctions for proper use: 
‘Stop feeding after calving’ 
High level of calcium in the form of 
highly available sources of calcium: 
calcium chlor ide and/or calcium sul­
fate and/or dicalcium phosphat e an­
d/or calcium carbonate and/or cal­
cium propionate and/or calcium 
formate . and/or ‘any other calcium 
source having a similar effect’ 
Calcium provi ded by one or a combi­
nation of these sources with a mini­
mum of 50 g per cow per day 
Or  — Calcium 
— Calcium sources From first signs of par­
turition to two days 
Subsequent to parturition 1.Application in the form of bolus is allowed. A bo­
lus may contain up to 20 % iron in an iner t, non- 
bioavai lable form, in order to increase its density . 
2.Indicate in the instr uctions for proper use the num­
ber of applications and the time before and after 
calving. 
3. Indicate on the labelling: ‘It is recommended that a 
nutr itional exper t’s opinion be sought before use’. 
Calcium pidolate in a minimum of 
5,5 g per cow per day 
Or  — Calcium 
— Calcium pidolat e From first signs of par­
turition to two days sub­
sequent to parturition 1.Application in the form of bolus is allowed. A bo­
lus may contain up to 20 % iron in an iner t, non- 
bioavai lable form, in order to increase its density . EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 5.3.2020                                                                                                                                            L 67/21   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
2. Indicate on the labelling: ‘It is recommended that a 
nutr itional exper t’s opinion be sought before use’. 
Waxy-leaf nightshade meal allowing 
a daily release of 38 – 46 μg 1,25 
dihy droxycholecal ciferol-g lycoside 
per day  — Waxy-leaf nightshade 
meal 
—Content of 1,25 dihy ­
droxycholecalcifer ol- 
glycoside 
— Crude fibre 
— Magnesium 
— Crude fat 
— Starc h 
— Vitamin D3 (total) as 
cholecalciferol From two days before 
calving or first signs of 
parturition to 10 days 
subsequent to parturition 1.Application in the form of bolus is allowed. A bo­
lus may contain up to 20 % iron in an iner t, non- 
bioavai lable form, in order to increase its density . 
2. Indicate on the labelling: ‘It is recommended that a 
nutr itional exper t’s opinion be sought before use’. 
61 Reduction of the 
risk of ketosis (18) — Minimum supply of propane- 
1,2-diol or prop ylene glycol:  
250 g/da y for dair y cows  
50 g/da y for ewes or goats 
Or 
— Minimum supply of propionates 
(calcium or sodium salts):  
110 g/da y for dair y cows  
22 g/da y for ewes or goats 
Or 
— Minimum combined supply of 
propane-1,2-diol and propio­
nates (sodium or calcium salts), 
as long as: 
— The combination of propane- 
1,2-diol and propionat es for 
dair y cows is such that propio­
nates + 0,44 x propane-1,2 diol 
> 110 g/da y Dair y cows, 
ewes and 
goats — Propane-1,2-diol, if 
added 
— Propionate s in the 
form of sodium or cal­
cium salts, if added Between three weeks be­
fore and six weeks after 
calving for dair y cows 
Between six weeks before 
and three weeks after par­
turition for ewes and 
goats 1.Application in the form of bolus is allowed. A bo­
lus may contain up to 20 % iron in an iner t, non- 
bioavai lable form, in order to increase its density . 
2.Indicate on the labelling: ‘Dur ing the supply of cal­
cium or sodium propionate s at the end of gesta­
tion, an evaluation of the mineral equilibr ium in 
association with the risk of hypocalcaemie after 
parturition is necessar y.’ EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union L 67/22                                                                                                                                             5.3.2020   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
— The combination of propane- 
1,2-diol and propionate s for ewes 
or goats is such that propio­
nates + 0,44 x propane-1,2 diol 
> 22 g/da y 
62 Reduction of 
stress reactions — High level magnesium 
And/or 
— Highly digestible ingredients Pigs — Magnesium 
—Highly digestible in­
gredients including 
their treatment if ap­
propr iate 
— Content of n-3 fatty 
acids (if added) 1 to 7 days Guidance shall be provided on the situation in which 
the use of this feed is appropr iate. 
63 Reduction of the 
risk of constipa­
tion Ingredients stimulating intest inal 
passage Sows Ingredients stimulating 
intest inal passage 10 to 14 days before 
and 10 to 14 days after 
farrowing  
64 Com pensation 
for insufficient 
iron availability 
after birth High level of iron compounds 
author ised under the functional 
group ‘compounds of trace elements’ 
of the catego ry ‘nutr itional additives ’ 
as referred to in Annex I to Regulation 
(EC) No 1831/2003. 
The compl ementar y feed may con­
tain iron in a concentration higher 
than 100 times the relevant fixed 
maximum cont ent in complet e feed. Suckling 
piglets and 
calves Iron (total ) After birth up to 3 weeks The instr uctions for proper use shall ensure that the 
lega l maximum conte nts of iron for compl ete feed are 
respected . EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 5.3.2020                                                                                                                                            L 67/23   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
65 Com pensation 
for malabsor p­
tion Low level of saturated fatty acids and 
high level of fat soluble vitamins Poultr y ex­
cluding 
geese and 
pigeon s —Percentage of satu­
rated fatty acids in re­
lation to total fatty 
acids 
— Vitamin A (total) 
— Vitamin D (total) 
— Vitamin E (total) 
— Vitamin K (total) Dur ing the first 2 weeks 
after hatch ing  
66 Reduction of the 
risk of fatty liver 
syndrome Low energy and high propor tion of 
metabolisable energy from lipids 
with high level of polyunsaturated 
fatty acids Laying hens —Energy value (calcu­
lated according to EC 
method) 
—Percentage of metabo­
lisable energy from li­
pids 
—Content of poly-unsa­
turat ed fatty acids Up to 12 weeks  
67 Suppor t the pre­
paration for and 
recovery from 
spor t effort High level of selenium and a mini­
mum content of 50 mg vitamin E 
per kg compl ete feed with moisture 
conte nt of 12 %. 
The compl ementar y feed may con­
tain compo unds of selenium in a con­
centration higher than 100 times the 
relevant fixed maximum conte nt in 
compl ete feed. Equidae — Vitamin E (total) 
— Selenium (total) Up to 8 weeks before 
spor t effort – Up to 4 
weeks after spor t effort The instr uctions for proper use for the feed shall en­
sure that the legal maximum cont ents of selenium for 
compl ete feed are respecte d. 
68 Com pensation 
of electrolyte 
loss in the cases 
of heavy sweat­
ing Must contain sodium chlor ide and 
should contain potassium chlor ide. 
Low levels of Magnesium, Calcium 
and Phosphor us 
The inclusion of other electrolyte salts 
is optional. Equines — Sodium 
— Chlor ides 
— Potassium 
— Calcium 
— Magnesium 
— Phosphor us One to three days after 
heavy sweating. 1. Guidance shall be provid ed on the situations in 
which the use of the feed is appropr iate. 
2.The instr uctions for proper use must give admin­
istration guidelines based on the duration and in­
tensity of exercise perf ormed relevant to the for­
mulation and presentation of the feed. EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union L 67/24                                                                                                                                             5.3.2020   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
3. Indicate on the labelling: 
— ‘Water should be available at all times.’ 
— In the case of the administration of electrolyt es 
not mixe d with water (e.g. in feed or in syringe 
format): ‘Water must be available for at least 20 
minutes or preferably for 1 hour post adminis­
tration.’ 
4. Further more guidance must be given to monitor 
subsequent drinking, if insufficient water intake is 
obser ved veterinar y advice should be sought. 
5. Guidance may optionally be given regar ding the 
quantity of water (in litres) to be provided alongside 
in feed or syringed electrolytes . 
69 Suppor t of en­
ergy metabolism 
and of the mus­
cle function in 
the case of rhab­
domy olosis Starc h and sugar not more than 20 % 
of available energy . 
Crude fat more than 20 % of available 
energy 
Minimum of 350 IU Vitamin E/kg 
compl ete feed with a moisture con­
tent of 12 % Equines — Starc h 
— Sugar 
— Crude fat 
— Vitamin E (total) Initially for a minimum of 
3 months 1. Guidance shall be provid ed on the situations in 
which the use of this feed is appropr iate. 
2.The instr uctions for proper use shall contain gui­
dance on the balance of the daily ration and the 
appropr iate daily intake. 
3. Indicate on the labelling: ‘It is recommended that a 
veterinar ian’s opinion be sought before use.’ 
70 Com pensation 
for chronic di­
gestive disorders 
of large intestine — Starc h cont ent to provid e < 1 g/kg 
BW/meal (< 0,5 g/kg BW/meal, if 
diar rhoea present) 
—Cereal grains processed via a hy­
drother mal treatment, such as ex­
trusion, micronisation, expan­
sion or flaking, to impro ve small 
intest inal starc h dige stion Equines — Starc h 
— Crude fat Long term or until reso­
lution of the issue 1. Guidance shall be provid ed 
— on the precise situations in which the use of the 
feed is appropr iate, in particular whether the 
product is for use in animals with concur rent 
diar rhoea or not. 
— on meal size and forag e intake . 
2.The instr uctions for proper use shall refer, depend­
ing on the oil cont ent, to the potential gradual use 
and sugg est a monitori ng for diar rhoea. EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 5.3.2020                                                                                                                                            L 67/25   Entr y 
number Particular 
nutr itional 
purpose Essential nutr itional charact eristics (GP1) Species or 
category of 
animal Labelling declarations (GP2) Recommended length of 
time Other provi sions 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
—Additional supply of water solu­
ble vitamins and adequate miner­
als/electrolyte s levels 
—Additional supply of oil if no diar­
rhoea 3. Indicate on the labelling the processing used for the 
cereal grains. 
71 Com pensation 
for chronic in­
suffi ciency of 
small intestine 
function — Highly digestible fibres 
— High quality protein sources and 
lysine > 4,3 % of crude protein 
— Total suga r and starch to provide a 
maximum of 0,5 g/kg BW/meal 
—Cereal grains processed via a hy­
drother mal treatment, such as ex­
trusion, micronisation, expan­
sion or flaking, to impro ve pre- 
caecal digestion Equines — Highly diges tible feed 
mater ials including 
their processing, if ap­
propr iate. 
— Total sugar and starc h 
— Protein sources Long term or until reso­
lution of the issue 1. Guidance shall be provid ed on 
— the precise situations in whic h the use of the 
feed is appropr iate 
— meal size and forag e intak e. 
2.The instr uctions for proper use shall refer, depend­
ing on the oil cont ent, to the potential gradual use 
and sugg est a monitori ng for diar rhoea. 
72 Stabilisation of 
the physiological 
diges tion Feed additives of the functional group 
‘Gut flora stabiliser ’ as refer red to in 
Annex I to Regulation (EC) 
No 1831/2003 or, pending the re- 
author isation procedure as refer red 
to in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) 
No 1831/2003, feed additives of the 
group ‘micro-organ isms ’ Animal spe­
cies for 
which the 
gut flora 
stabiliser or 
micro-or­
gani sm is 
author ised Name and added amount 
of the gut flora stabiliser or 
micro- organism Up to 4 weeks 1. Indicate on the labelling: 
‘In case of risk of, during periods of, or reco very 
from digestive disturbance’. 
2. The instr uctions for proper use of the feed shall 
ensure that the legal maximum conte nt of the gut 
flora stabiliser or micro-org anism for compl ete 
feed is respected. 
(GP1) For the control of the quantitative indications, the tolerances as established in Annex IV of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 apply . 
(GP2) These labelling declarations apply in addition to the general labelling requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 
(1) If appropr iate the manufacturer may also recommend use for temporar y renal insuff iciency . 
(2) based on a diet with a dry matter energy density of 4000 kcal Metabolisable Energy/kg calculated using the equation descr ibed in the FEDIAF Nutr itional Guidelines (http://www .fediaf.org/self- 
regulation/nutr ition.html). The values shall be adap ted if the energy density deviates from the 4000 kcal Metabolisable Energy/kg. 
(3) If the feed is recommended for temporar y renal insuff iciency the recommended period for use shall be two to four weeks . 
(4) In the case of feed for a particular intolerance, reference to the specific intolerance can replace ‘ingredient and nutr ient’ 
(5) For cats a reference to ‘Feline hepatic lipidosis’ may be added 
(6) For cats, ‘feline lower urinar y tract disease’ or ‘feline urological syndrome – FUS’ may be added. 
(7) Under saturating proper ties: urine associated with crystal and stone dissolution proper ties and/or proper ties of prevention of crystal precipitation and growth. 
(8) Urine pH ≤ 6,5. 
(9) Metastabilising proper ties: urine associated with proper ties of prevention of crystal precipitation. 
(10) ‘exocrine pancreatic insufficiency’ may be added. EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union L 67/26                                                                                                                                             5.3.2020   (11) The minimum recommendations according to the FEDIAF Nutr itional Guidelines (http://www .fediaf.org/self-regulation/nutr ition.html) for all essential fatty acids shall be met in the daily ration. 
(12) based on a diet with a dry matter energy density of 3500 kcal Metabolisable Energy/kg calculated using the equation descr ibed in the FEDIAF Nutr itional Guidelines 
(http://www .fediaf. org/self-regulation/nutr ition.html). The values shall be adapt ed if the energy density deviat es from the 3500 kcal Metabolisable Energy/kg. 
(13) Metabolisable Energy/kg calculated using the equation descr ibed in the FEDIAF (2019) Nutr itional Guidelines for Complet e and Compl ementar y Pet Food for Cats and Dogs. 
(14) FEDIAF (2019) Nutr itional Guidelines for Compl ete and Complementary Pet Food for Cats and Dogs. 
(15) In the case of feed for dair y cows: ‘maximum two months from the start of lactation’. 
(16) Indicate the categ ory of ruminants concer ned. 
(17) DCAD (mEq/kg dry matter) = (Na + K) – (Cl + S). 
(18) The term ‘ketosis’ may be replaced by ‘acetonaemia’ and the person responsible for the labelling may also recommend the use for ketosis recuperation. 
(19) Calculated by the Strong Ion Difference method (SID- Value): SID is the difference between the sums of concentrations of the strong cations and strong anions; [SID] = [mmol Na+/l] + [mmol K+/l] + [mmol Ca+ 
+/l] + [mmol Mg++/l] – [mmol Cl-/l] – [mmol Other Strong Anions/l].   EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 5.3.2020                                                                                                                                            L 67/27