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►B COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 94/39/EC
of 25 July 1994
establishing a list of intended uses of animal feedingstuffs for particular nutritional purposes
(OJ L 207, 10.8.1994, p. 20)
Amended by:
Official Journal
No page date
►M1Commission Directive 95/9/EC of 7 April 1995 L91 35 22.4.1995
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COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 94/39/EC
of 25 July 1994
establishing a list of intended uses of animal feedingstuffs for
particular nutritional purposes
THE COMMISSIONOF THE EUROPEANCOMMUN ITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 93/74/EEC of 13 September 1993
on feedingstuffs intended for particular nutritional purposes(1), and in
particular Article 6 (a) thereof,
WhereasCouncilDirective93/74/EECprovidesfortheestablishmentof
apositivelistoftheintendedusesofanimalfeedingstuffsforparticularnutritionalpurposes;whereasthatlistmustindicatethepreciseuse,thatis to say, the particular nutritional purpose, the essential nutritionalcharacteristics, the labelling declarations and where apropriate thespecial labelling requirements;
Whereas certain nutritional purposes cannot be included at present in
the list of intended uses due to the absence of Community methods ofcontrol for the energy value in pet foods and for dietary fibre infeedingstuffs; whereas this list must be completed as soon as thesemethods have been adopted;
Whereas the established list may be modified, where appropriate,
following developments in scientific and technical knowledge;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance
with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Feedingstuffs,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
Article 1
Member States shall require that feedingstuffs intended for particular
nutritional purposes within the meaning of Council Directive 93/74/EEC shall be marketed only if their intended uses are included inPart B of the Annex to this Directive and if they fulfil the otherprovisions laid down in that Part of the Annex.
Furthermore, the Member States shall ensure that the provisions under
‘General provisions'of Part A of the Annex are complied with.
Article 2
MemberStatesshallbringintoforcethelaws,regulationsandadminis-
trative provisions necessary for them to comply with this Directive nolaterthan30June1995.TheyshallimmediatelyinformtheCommissionthereof.
When Member States adopt these provisions these shall contain a
referencetothisDirectiveorshallbeaccompaniedbysuchreferenceatthe time of their official publication. The procedure for such referenceshall be adopted by Member States.
Article 3
ThisDirectiveshallenterintoforce20daysafteritspublicationinthe
Official Journal of the European Communities .
(1) OJ No L 237, 22. 9. 1993, p. 23.
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ANNEX
PART A
General provisions
1. Wherethereismorethanonegroupofnutritionalcharacteristicsindicatedin
column2ofPartB,denotedby‘and/or',forthesamenutritionalpurpose,themanufacturerhastheoptiontouseeitherorbothgroupsofessentialcharac-teristics,inordertoachievethenutritionalpurposedefinedincolumn1.Foreach option the corresponding labelling declarations are given opposite incolumn 4.
2. Whereagroupofadditivesismentionedincolumn2orcolumn4ofPartB
theadditive(s)usedmustbeauthorizedinCouncilDirective70/524/EEC(
1)
as corresponding to the specified essential characteristic.
3. Where the source(s) of ingredients or of analytical constituents is (are)
required in column 4 of Part B, the manufacturer must make a precisedeclaration(e.g.specificnameoftheingredient(s),animalspeciesorpartoftheanimal)allowingtheevaluationofconformityofthefeedingstuffwiththecorresponding essential nutritional characteristics.
4. Where the declaration of a substance, also authorized as an additive, is
requiredincolumn4ofPartBandisaccompaniedbytheexpression‘total'the declared content must refer to, as appropriate, the quantity naturallypresent where none is added or, by derogation from Directive 70/524/EEC,thetotalquantityofthesubstancenaturallypresentandtheamountaddedasan additive.
5. The declarations required in column 4 with the reference ‘if added' are
compulsory where the ingredient or the additive has been incorporated orincreased specifically to enable the achievement of the particular nutritionalpurpose.
6. The declarations to be given in accordance with column 4 of Part B
concerning analytical constituents and additives must be quantitative.
7. Therecommendedperiodofuseindicatedincolumn5ofpartBindicatesa
range within which the nutritional purpose should normally be achieved.Manufacturers can refer to more precise periods of use, within the fixedlimits.
8. Whereafeedingstuffisintendedtomeetmorethanoneparticularnutritional
purpose, it must comply with the corresponding entries in Part B.
9. Inthecaseofcomplementaryfeedingstuffsintendedforparticularnutritional
purposesguidanceonthebalanceofthedailyrationmustbeprovidedintheinstructions for use contained on the label.
(1) OJ No L 270, 14. 12. 1970, p. 1.
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Particularnutritionalpurpose Essentialnutritionalcharacteristics Speciesorcategoryofanimals LabellingdeclarationsRecommendedlengthoftimefor
useOtherprovisions
1 2 3 4 5 6PART B
List of intended uses
Support of renal function in
case of chronic renal insuffi-
ciency(1)Low level of phosphorus and
restricted level of protein but
of high qualityDogs 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 recom-
mended that a veterinarian’s
opinionbesoughtbeforeuseor
before extending the period of
use.'
Indicate in the instructions for
use: ‘Water should be available
at all times.'
Dissolutionofstruvitestones(3)— Urine acidifying proper-
ties, low level of magne-
sium, and restricted level
of protein but of high
qualityDogs — Protein source(s)
— Calcium
— Phosphorus
— Sodium
— Magnesium
— Potassium
— Chlorides
— Sulphur
— Urine acidifying
substances5 to 12 weeks Indicate in the instructions for
use: ‘Water should be available
at all times.'
Indicate on the package,
container or label: ‘It is recom-
mended that a veterinarian’s
opinion be sought before use.'
— Urine acidifying proper-
ties and low level of
magnesiumCats — Calcium
— Phosphorus
— Sodium
— Magnesium
— Potassium
— Chlorides
— Sulphur
— Total taurine
— Urine acidifying
substances
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Particularnutritionalpurpose Essentialnutritionalcharacteristics Speciesorcategoryofanimals LabellingdeclarationsRecommendedlengthoftimefor
useOtherprovisions
1 2 3 4 5 6
Reduction of struvite stone
recurrence(3)Urine acidifying propertiesandmoderatelevelofmagne-sium Dogs and cats — Calcium
— Phosphorus— Sodium— Magnesium— Potassium— Chlorides— Sulphur— Urine acidifying
substancesUp to 6 months Indicate on the package,
container or label: ‘It is recom-mended that a veterinarian’sopinion be sought before use.'
Reduction of urate stonesformation Low level of purines, lowlevel of protein but of highquality Dogs and cats Protein source(s) Up to 6 months but lifetimeuse in cases of irreversibledisturbance of uric acidmetabolismIndicate on the package,
container or label: ‘It is recom-mended that a veterinarian’sopinion be sought before use.'
Reduction of oxalate stonesformation Low level of calcium, lowlevel of vitamin D, and urinealkalizing properties Dogs and cats — Phosphorus
— Calcium— Sodium— Magnesium— Potassium— Chlorides— Sulphur— Total vitamin D— Hydroxyproline— Urine alkalizing
substancesUp to 6 months Indicate on the package,
container or label: ‘It is recom-mended that a veterinarian’sopinion be sought before use.'
Reduction of cystine stonesformation Low level of protein,moderate level of sulphuramino acids, and urine alka-lizing properties Dogs and cats — Total sulphur amino acids
— Sodium— Potassium— Chlorides— Sulphur— Urine alkalizing
substancesInitially up to 1 year Indicate on the package,
container or label: ‘It is recom-mended that a veterinarian’sopinionbesoughtbeforeuseorbefore extending the period ofuse.'
Reduction of ingredient andnutrient intolerances(
4)— Selected protein source(s)
and/orDogs and cats — Protein source(s)— Content of essential fatty
acids (if added)3to8weeks:ifsignsofintol-erancedisappearthisfeedcanbe used indefinitely—
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Particularnutritionalpurpose Essentialnutritionalcharacteristics Speciesorcategoryofanimals LabellingdeclarationsRecommendedlengthoftimefor
useOtherprovisions
1 2 3 4 5 6
— Selected carbohydrate
source(s)— Carbohydrate source(s)
— Content of essential fatty
acids (if added)
Reduction of acute intestinalabsorptive disorders Increased level of electrolytesand highly digestible ingredi-ents Dogs and cats — Highly digestible ingredi-
ents including their treat-ment if appropriate
— Sodium— Potassium— Source(s) of mucilaginous
substances (if added)1 to 2 weeks Indicate on the package,
container or label:
— ‘During periods of and
recovery from acute diar-rhoea.'
— ‘It is recommended that a
veterinarian’s opinion besought before use.'
Compensation for maldiges-tion(
5)Highly digestible ingredientsand low level of fat Dogs and cats Highly digestible ingredientsincluding their treatment ifappropriate 3 to 12 weeks, but lifetime incase of chronic pancreaticinsufficiencyIndicate on the package,
container or label: ‘It is recom-mended that a veterinarian’sopinion be sought before use.'
Support of heart function incase of chronic cardiac insuffi-ciency Low level of sodium andincreased K/Na ratio Dogs and cats — Sodium
— Potassium— MagnesiumInitially up to 6 months Indicate on the package,
container or label: ‘It is recom-mended that a veterinarian’sopinionbesoughtbeforeuseorbefore extending the period ofuse.'
Regulation of glucose supply(Diabetes mellitus) Low level of rapid glucose-releasing carbohydrates Dogs and cats — Carbohydrate source(s)
— Treatment of carbohy-
drates if appropriate
— Starch— Total sugar— Fructose (if added)— Content of essential fatty
acids (if added)
— Source(s) of short and
medium chain fatty acids(if added)Initially up to 6 months Indicate on the package,
container or label: ‘It is recom-mended that a veterinarian’sopinionbesoughtbeforeuseorbefore extending the period ofuse.'
Supportofliverfunctionincaseof chronic liver insufficiency — High quality protein,
moderate level of protein,lowleveloffat,highlevelofessentialfattyacidsandhigh level of highlydigestible carbohydratesDogs — Protein source(s)
— Content of essential fatty
acids
— Highlydigestiblecarbohy-
drates including theirtreatment if appropriateInitially up to 6 months Indicate on the package,
container or label: ‘It is recom-mended that a veterinarian’sopinionbesoughtbeforeuseorbefore extending the period ofuse.'
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Particularnutritionalpurpose Essentialnutritionalcharacteristics Speciesorcategoryofanimals LabellingdeclarationsRecommendedlengthoftimefor
useOtherprovisions
1 2 3 4 5 6
— Sodium
— Total copper
— High quality protein,
moderate level of protein,moderate level of fat andhigh level of essentialfatty acidsCats — Protein source(s)
— Content of essential fatty
acids
— Sodium— Total copper
Regulation of lipid metabolism
in case of hyperlipidaemiaLow level of fat and highlevel of essential fatty acids Dogs and cats — Content of essential fatty
acids
— Content of n-3 fatty acids
(if added)Initially up to 2 months Indicate on the package,
container or label: ‘It is recom-mended that a veterinarian’sopinionbesoughtbeforeuseorbefore extending the period ofuse.'
Reductionofcopperintheliver Low level of copper Dogs Total copper Initially up to 6 months Indicate on the package,
container or label: ‘It is recom-mended that a opinion besought before use or beforeextending the period of use.'
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Reduction of excessive bodyweight —Low energy density Dogs and cats —Energy value (calculatedaccording to EC method) Until target body weight isachievedIn the instructions for use an
appropriatedailyintakemustberecommended
Nutritional restoration, conva-lescence(
6)—High energy density, highconcentrations of essentialnutrientsandhighlydigestibleingredients Dogs and cats —Highly digestible ingredi-ents, including their treatmentif appropriate
—Energy value (calculated
according to EC method)
—Content of n-3 and n-6
fatty acids (if added)Until restoration is achieved In the case of feedingstuffs
specially presented to be givenvia tubing, indicate on thepackage, container or label:‘Administration under veter-inary supervision'
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Supportofskinfunctionincaseofdermatosisandexcessivelossof hair High level of essential fattyacids Dogs and cats Content of essential fattyacids Up to 2 months Indicate on the package,
container or label: ‘It is recom-mended that a veterinarian’sopinion be sought before use.'
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Particularnutritionalpurpose Essentialnutritionalcharacteristics Speciesorcategoryofanimals LabellingdeclarationsRecommendedlengthoftimefor
useOtherprovisions
1 2 3 4 5 6
Reduction of the risk of milk
fever— Low level of calcium
and/orDairy cows — Calcium— Phosphorus— Magnesium 1 to 4 weeks before calving Indicate in the instructions for
use:‘Stopfeedingaftercalving.'
— Low cations/anions ratio — Calcium
— Phosphorus— Sodium— Potassium— Chlorides— Sulphur
Reduction of the risk of
ketosis(7)(8)Ingredients providing gluco-genic energy sources Dairy cows and ewes — Ingredients providing
glucogenic
energy sources
— Propane-1,2-diol (if added
as a glucose precursor)
— Glycerol (if added as a
glucose precursor)3 to 6 weeks after calving(9)
Last 6 weeks before and the
first3weeksafterlambing(10)
Reduction of the risk of tetany(hypomagnesaemia) High level of magnesium,easilyavailablecarbohydrates,moderate level of protein andlow level of potassium Ruminants — Starch
— Total sugars— Magnesium— Sodium— Potassium3 to 10 weeks during periods
of fast grass growthIn the instructions for use
guidance shall be provided onthe balance of the daily ration,with regard to the inclusion offibreandeasilyavailableenergysources.
In case of feedingstuffs for
ovines indicate on the package,container or label: ‘Especiallyfor lactating ewes.'
Reductionoftheriskofacidosis Low level of easily ferment-able carbohydrates and highbuffering capacity Ruminants — Starch
— Total sugarsMaximum 2 months(11) In the instructions for use
guidance shall be provided onthe balance of the daily ration,with regard to the inclusion offibre and easily fermentablecarbohydrate sources.
In case of feedingstuffs for
dairy cows indicate on thepackage, container or label:‘Especially for high yieldingcows.'
In case of feedingstuffs for
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Particularnutritionalpurpose Essentialnutritionalcharacteristics Speciesorcategoryofanimals LabellingdeclarationsRecommendedlengthoftimefor
useOtherprovisions
1 2 3 4 5 6
ruminants for fattening indicate
on the package, container orlabel:‘Especiallyforintensivelyfed …'(
12)
Stabilization of water and elec-trolyte balance Predominantly electrolytesand easily absorbable carbo-hydrates Calves
PigletsLambsKidsFoals— Carbohydrate source(s)
— Sodium— Potassium— Chlorides1to7days(1to3daysiffed
exclusively)Indicate on the package,
container or label:
— ‘In case of risk of, during
periodsof,orrecoveryfromdigestive disturbance (diar-rhoea).'
— ‘It is recommended that a
veterinarian’s opinion besought before use.'
Reductionoftheriskofurinarycalcull Low level of phosphorus,magnesium, and urine acidi-fying properties Ruminants — Calcium
— Phosphorus— Sodium— Magnesium— Potassium— Chlorides— Sulphur— Urine acidifying
substancesUp to 6 weeks Indicate on the package,
container or label: ‘Especiallyfor intensively fed younganimals.'
Indicate in the instructions for
use: ‘Water should be availableat all times.'
Reduction of stress reactions — High level magnesium
and/orPigs Magnesium 1 to 7 days Guidance shall be provided on
thesituationinwhichtheuseofthis feed is appropriate.
— Highly digestible ingredi-
ents— Highly digestible ingredi-
ents including their treat-ment if appropriate
— Content of n-3 fatty acids
(if added)
Stabilization of physiologicaldigestion — Low buffering capacity,
and highly digestibleingredientsPiglets — Highly digestible ingredi-
ents including their treat-ment if appropriate
— Buffering capacity— Source(s) of astringent
substances (if added)
— Source(s) of mucilaginous2 to 4 weeks Indicate on the package,
container or label: ‘In case ofrisk of, during periods of, orrecovery from, digestive distur-bance.'
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Particularnutritionalpurpose Essentialnutritionalcharacteristics Speciesorcategoryofanimals LabellingdeclarationsRecommendedlengthoftimefor
useOtherprovisions
1 2 3 4 5 6
substances (if added)
— Highly digestible ingredi-
entsPigs — Highly digestible ingredi-
ents including their treat-ment if appropriate
— Source(s) of astringent
substances (if added)
— Source(s) of mucilaginous
substances (if added)
Reduction of the risk of consti-pation Ingredients stimulating intes-tinal passage Sows Ingredients stimulating intes-tinal passage 10to14daysbeforeand10to14 days after farrowing—
Reduction of the risk of fatty
liver syndromeLow energy and high propor-tion of metabolizable energyfrom lipids with high level ofpolyunsaturated fatty acids Laying hens — Energy value (calculated
accordingtoEECmethod)
— Percentage of metaboliz-
able energy from lipids
— Content of polyunsatu-
rated fatty acidsUp to 12 weeks —
Compensation for mal-absorp-tion Low level of saturated fattyacids and high level of fatsoluble vitamins Poultry excluding geese andpigeons — Percentage of saturated
fatty acids in relation tototal fatty acids
— Total vitamin A— Total vitamin D— Total vitamin E— Total vitamin KDuring the first 2 weeks after
hatching—
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Compensationforchronicinsuf-ficiencyofsmallintestinefunc-tion —Highly precaecally digest-ible carbohydrates, proteinsand fats Equines(13) —Source(s) of highly digest-ible carbohydrates, proteinsand fats, including their treat-ment if appropriate Initially up to six months Guidanceshouldbeprovidedon
the situations in which the useof the feed is appropriate andthe manner in which it shouldbe fed including many smallmeals per day
Indicate on the package,
container or label: ‘It is recom-mended that a veterinarian’sopinionbesoughtbeforeuseorbefore extending the period ofuse'
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Particularnutritionalpurpose Essentialnutritionalcharacteristics Speciesorcategoryofanimals LabellingdeclarationsRecommendedlengthoftimefor
useOtherprovisions
1 2 3 4 5 6
Compensation for chronic
digestive disorders of large
intestine—Highly digestible fibre Equines —Fibre source(s)
—Content of n-3 fatty acids
(if added)Initially up to six months Guidanceshouldbeprovidedon
the situations in which the use
of the feed is appropriate and
the manner in which the feed
should be fed
Indicate on the package,
container or label: ‘It is recom-
mended that a veterinarian’s
opinionbesoughtbeforeuseor
before extending the period of
use'
Reduction of stress reactions —Highly digestible ingredi-
entsEquines —Magnesium
—Highly digestible ingredi-
ents including their treatment
if appropriate
—Content of n-3 fatty acids
(if added)Two to four weeks Guidance shall be provided on
the precise situations in which
the use of the feed is appro-
priate
Compensation of electrolyte
loss in cases of heavy sweatingPredominantly electrolytes
and easily absorbable carbo-
hydratesEquines —Calcium
—Sodium
—Magnesium
—Potassium
—Chlorides
—GlucoseOne to three days Guidance shall be provided on
the situations in which the use
of the feed is appropriate
Whenthefeedcorrespondstoa
significant part of the daily
ration, guidance should be
provided to prevent the risk of
abrupt changes in the nature of
the feed
Indicate on the instructions for
use: ‘Water should be available
at all times'
Nutritional restoration, conva-
lescence—High concentration of
essential nutrients and highly
digestible ingredientsEquines —Highly digestible ingredi-
ents, including their treatment
if appropriate
—Content of n-3 and n-6
fatty acids (if added)Until restoration is achieved Guidance shall be provided on
the situations in which the use
of the feed is appropriate
In the case of feedingstuffs
specially presented to be given
via tubing, indicate on the
package, container or label:
‘Administration under veter-
inary supervision'▼M1
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Particularnutritionalpurpose Essentialnutritionalcharacteristics Speciesorcategoryofanimals LabellingdeclarationsRecommendedlengthoftimefor
useOtherprovisions
1 2 3 4 5 6
Supportofliverfunctionincase
of chronic liver insufficiency—Lowlevelofproteinbutof
high quality and highly
digestible carbohydratesEquines —Protein and fibre sources
—Highly digestible carbohy-
drates including their treat-
ment if appropriate
—Methionine
—Choline
—Content of n-3 fatty acids
(if added)Initially up to six months Guidanceshouldbeprovidedon
the manner in which the feed
should be fed including many
small meals per day
Indicate on the package,
container or label: ‘It is recom-
mended that a veterinatian’s
opinionbesoughtbeforeuseor
before extending the period of
use'
Support of renal function in
case of chronic renal insuffi-
ciency—Lowlevelofproteinbutof
high quality and low level of
phosphorusEquines —Protein source(s)
—Calcium
—Phosphorus
—Potassium
—Magnesium
—SodiumInitially up to six months Indicate on the package,
container or label: ‘It is recom-
mended that a veterinarian’s
opinionbesoughtbeforeuseor
before extending the period of
use.'
Indicate in the instructions for
use: ‘Water should be available
at all times.'▼M1
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(1) If appropriate the manufacturer may also recommend use of temporary renal insufficiency.
(2) If the feedingstuff is recommended for temporary renal insufficiency the recommended period for use shall be two to four weeks.
(3) In case of feedingstuffs for cats, ‘feline lower urinary tract disease'or ‘feline urological syndrome — F.US.'may complete the particular nutriti onal purpose.
(4) In case of feedingstuffs for a particular intolerance reference to the specific intolerance can replace ‘ingredient and nutrient'.
(5) The manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with the reference: ‘exocrine pacretic insufficiency'.
(6) In case of feedingstuffs for cats, the manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with a reference to ‘Feline hepatic lipidosis' .
(7) The term ‘ketosis'may be replaced by ‘acetonaemia'.
(8) The manufacturers may also recommend the use for ketosis recuperation.
(9) In the case of feedingtuffs for dairy cows.
(10) In the case of feedingstuffs for ewes.
(11) In case of feedingstuffs for dairy cows: ‘maximum two months from the start of lactation'.
(12) Indicate the category of ruminants concerned.
(13) In case of feedingstuffs specially prepared to meet the specific conditions of very old animals (easily ingestible ingredients) a reference to ‘old animals'shall complete the indication of the species or category of animals.