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)  
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,  
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European 
Union,  
Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 of the European 
Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on the placing 
on the market 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) In accordance with Article 32(2) of Regulation (EC) No 
767/2009, several applications for authorisation were 
submitted to the Commission before 1 September 
2010 for updating the list of intended uses as referred 
to in Article 10 of that Regulation.  
(2) Some of those applications concern changes of the 
conditions associated with the particular nutritional 
purposes ‘Nutritional restoration, convalescence’ as 
regards dogs and ‘Stabilisation of physiological digestion’ 
in respect of feed that may contain additives in concen ­
trations higher than 100 times the relevant fixed 
maximum content in complete feed as referred to in 
Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009. The 
other applications concern new particular nutritional 
purposes with respect to the requirement established in 
Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009.  
(3) In addition, in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation 
(EC) No 767/2009, the Commission received an appli ­
cation to add the particular nutritional purpose 
‘Reduction of iodine levels in feed in case of hyperthy ­
roidism’ as regards cats.  (4) A specific way of feeding is the administration of a bolus. 
In order to guarantee an appropriate and safe use of a 
bolus as feed for particular nutritional purposes, general 
requirements should be established for the conditions 
associated with certain intended uses.  
(5) The Commission made all applications, including the 
dossiers, available to the Member States.  
(6) The dossiers included in the applications demonstrate 
that the specific composition of the respective feeds 
fulfil the particular intended nutritional purposes ‘Nutri ­
tional restoration, convalescence‘ as regards dogs, ‘Stabili ­
sation of physiological digestion’ ‘Reduction of iodine 
levels in feed in case of hyperthyroidism’ as regards 
cats, ‘Support the preparation for and recovery from 
sport effort’ as regards equidae, ‘Compensation for insuf ­
ficient iron availability after birth’ as regards suckling 
piglets and calves, ‘Support the regeneration of hooves, 
trotters and skin’ as regards horses, ruminants and pigs, 
‘Support the preparation for oestrus and reproduction’ as 
regards mammals and birds and ‘Long-term supply of 
grazing animals with trace elements and/or vitamins’ as 
regards ruminants with a functional rumen.  
(7) Furthermore, the evaluation showed that the feeds 
concerned have no adverse effects on animal health, 
human health, the environment or animal welfare. The 
evaluation of the dossiers included verification that the 
characterisation ‘high level of a certain feed additive’ 
implies an important level of the respective additive 
which is close to the relevant fixed maximum content 
in complete feed but not exceeding this content.  
(8) The applications are therefore valid and the particular 
nutritional purposes should be added to the list of 
intended uses and the conditions associated with the 
particular nutritional purposes ‘Nutritional restoration, 
convalescence’ and ‘Stabilisation of physiological 
digestion’ should be changed.  
(9) Directive 2008/38/EC should therefore be amended 
accordingly.EN 7.1.2014 Official Journal of the European Union L 2/3  
( 1 ) OJ L 229, 1.9.2009, p. 1.(10) Since safety reasons do not require the immediate appli ­
cation of the modifications for the feed currently legally 
placed on the market, it is appropriate to allow a tran ­
sitional period for interested parties to prepare them ­
selves to meet the new requirements.  
(11) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in 
accordance with the opinion of the Standing 
Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and 
neither the European Parliament nor the Council has 
opposed them,  
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:  
Article 1  
Annex I to Directive 2008/38/EC is amended in accordance 
with the Annex to this Regulation.  Article 2  
Feed included in the Annex to this Regulation and referred to in 
Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 that have already 
been legally placed on the market before 1 September 2010 
which are produced and labelled before 27 July 2014 may 
continue to be placed on the market and used until the 
existing stocks are exhausted. In case this feed is intended for 
pets, the date mentioned in the last sentence is 27 January 
2016.  
Article 3  
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day 
following that of its publication in the  Official Journal of the 
European Union.  
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.  
Done at Brussels, 6 January 2014.  
For the Commission  
The President  
José Manuel BARROSOEN L 2/4 Official Journal of the European Union 7.1.2014ANNEX  
Annex I to Directive 2008/38/EC is amended as follows:  
(1) In Part A, the following point is added:  
‘10. When a feed intended for particular nutritional purposes is placed on the market in the form of a bolus, being a feed mate rial or complementary feed intended for individual oral administration by 
forced feeding, the label of the feed shall, if applicable, mention the maximum period of continuously release of the bolus and  the daily release rate for each additive for which a maximum content in 
complete feed is fixed. At the request of the competent authority the feed business operator which is placing a bolus on the ma rket shall provide proof that the daily available additive level in the 
digestive tract will not exceed, if applicable, the maximum content of the additive established per kg complete feed during the  whole feeding period (slow release effect). It is recommended that feed in 
form of bolus is administered by a veterinarian or any other competent person.’  
(2) 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  
(a) 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 hyperthy ­
roidism  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 recom ­
mended that advice from a veterinarian 
be sought before use and before 
extending the period of use” ’  
(b) The row of the particular nutritional purpose ‘Nutritional restoration, convalescence’, species or category of animals: ‘do gs and cats’, is replaced by the following: 
‘Nutritional restoration, 
convalescence (*)  High energy density, high concen ­
trations of essential nutrients and 
highly digestible ingredients  Dogs and cats  — Highly digestible ingredients, 
including their treatment if 
appropriate 
— Energy value 
— Content of n-3 and n-6 fatty 
acids (if added)  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 func ­
tional 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  — The instructions for use of the feed 
shall ensure that the legal maximum 
content of the gut flora stabiliser for 
complete feed is respected. 
— Indicate on the labelling: “It is 
recommended that advice from a 
veterinarian be sought before use 
and before extending the period of 
use.”  
(*) The manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with a reference to “Feline hepatic lipidosis”.’EN 7.1.2014 Official Journal of the European Union L 2/5(c) 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  — Highly digestible ingredients 
including their treatment if 
appropriate 
— Buffering capacity 
— Source(s) of astringent 
substances (if added) 
— Source(s) of mucilaginous 
substances (if added)  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  — Highly digestible ingredients 
including their treatment if 
appropriate 
— Source(s) of astringent 
substances (if added) 
— Source(s) of mucilaginous 
substances (if added)  
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 func ­
tional 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 auth ­
orised  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 concen ­
tration above 100 times the auth ­
orised 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.’  
(d) The following rows are inserted between the row of the particular nutritional purpose ‘Reduction of the risk of acidosis’ a nd 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 
— Trace elements 
and/or  Ruminants with a 
functional rumen  — Names and total amounts of 
each added trace element, 
vitamin, provitamin and 
chemically well-defined 
substance having similar 
effects.  Up to 12 months  — Application in the form of bolus is 
allowed. A bolus may contain up to 
20 % iron in an inert, non-bioa ­
vailable form, in order to increase 
its density.EN L 2/6 Official Journal of the European Union 7.1.2014— vitamins, provitamins and 
chemically well-defined 
substances having similar effects. 
The complementary feed may 
contain feed additives in a concen ­
tration higher than 100 times the 
relevant fixed maximum content in 
complete feed.  — Daily release rate for each 
trace element and/or vitamin 
if a bolus is used; 
— Maximum period of 
continuously release of the 
trace element or vitamin if a 
bolus is used.  — Indicate on the labelling of the feed: 
“— Simultaneous supplementation 
of additives with a maximum 
content from other sources to 
those incorporated in a bolus, if 
applicable, shall be avoided. 
— Before using, it is recommended 
to have advice from a 
veterinarian or nutritionist 
concerning: 
(1) the balance of trace 
elements in the daily ration; 
(2) the trace elements status of 
the herd 
— The bolus contains x % inert 
iron in order to increase its 
density, if applicable.”  
Compensation for insufficient 
iron availability after birth  High level of iron compounds auth ­
orised 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 
— zinc 
— methionine  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.EN 7.1.2014 Official Journal of the European Union L 2/7Support the preparation for 
oestrus and reproduction  — High level of selenium and 
a minimum content of vitamin E 
per kg complete feed with a 
moisture content of 12 % for 
pigs of 53 mg, rabbits of 35 mg, 
for dogs, cats, mink of 88 mg; 
a minimum content 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 content of beta- 
carotene of 300 mg per animal 
and day. 
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.  — Cows: 2 weeks before 
the end of gestation 
until the next gestation is 
confirmed. 
— Sows: 7 days before until 
3 days after parturition 
and 7 days before until 3 
days mating. 
— Other female mammals: 
from the last part of 
gestation until the next 
gestation is confirmed. 
— Males: during periods of 
reproductive activity.  — The instructions of use for the feed 
shall ensure that the respective legal 
maximum contents for complete 
feed are respected. 
— Indicate on the labelling of the feed: 
“Guidance on the situations in 
which the use of the feed is appro ­
priate.” ’  
— High level(s) of vitamin A and/or 
vitamin D 
or 
— High level(s) of selenium and/or 
zinc and/or a minimum content 
of vitamin E of 44 mg/kg 
complete feed with a moisture 
content of 12 %. 
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.  — For females: during 
oestrus 
— For males: during periods 
of reproductive activityEN L 2/8 Official Journal of the European Union 7.1.2014(e) The following row is inserted between the row of the particular nutritional purpose ‘Compensation of electrolyte loss in th e 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 
— vitamin E 
— selenium.  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.’EN 7.1.2014 Official Journal of the European Union L 2/9