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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:
OfficialJournal
No page date
►M1 Commission Directive 95/9/EC of 7 April1995 L 91 35 22.4.1995
►M2 Commission Directive 2002/1/EC of 7 January 2002 L 5 8 9.1.2002
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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 COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to CouncilDirective 93/74/EEC of 13 September 1993 on
feedingstuffs intended for particular nutritional purposes (1), and in
particular Article 6 (a) thereof,
Whereas CouncilDirective 93/74/EEC provides for the establ ishment of
a positive list of the intended uses of animal feedingstuffs for particularnutritionalpurposes; whereas that l ist must indicate the precise use, thatis to say, the particular nutritional purpose, the essential nutritionalcharacteristics, the labelling declarations and where apropriate thespecial labelling requirements;
Whereas certain nutritionalpurposes cannot be incl uded at present in the
list of intended uses due to the absence of Community methods of
controlfor the energy val ue 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
nutritionalpurposes within the meaning of CouncilDirective 93/74/EEC
shall be marketed only if their intended uses are included in Part B of theAnnex to this Directive and if they fulfil the other provisions laid downin that Part of the Annex.
Furthermore, the Member States shall ensure that the provisions under
‘Generalprovisions’ of Part A of the Annex are compl ied with.
Article 2
Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and
administrative provisions necessary for them to comply with this
Directive no later than 30 June 1995. They shall immediately inform the
Commission thereof.
When Member States adopt these provisions these shall contain a
reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference atthe time of their officialpubl ication. The procedure for such referenceshall be adopted by Member States.
Article 3
This Directive shall enter into force 20 days after its publication in the
Official Journal of the European Communities .1994L0039 — EN — 29.01.2002 — 002.001 — 2
(1) OJ No L 237, 22. 9. 1993, p. 23.
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ANNEX
PART A
General provisions
1. Where there is more than one group of nutritionalcharacteristics indicated in
column 2 of Part B, denoted by ‘and/or’, for the same nutritional purpose, the
manufacturer has the option to use either or both groups of essential
characteristics, in order to achieve the nutritionalpurpose defined in col umn 1.
For each option the corresponding labelling declarations are given opposite in
column 4.
2. Where a group of additives is mentioned in column 2 or column 4 of Part B
the additive(s) used must be authorized in CouncilDirective 70/524/EEC (1)a s
corresponding to the specified essentialcharacteristic.
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 precise
declaration (e.g. specific name of the ingredient(s), animal species or part of
the animal) allowing the evaluation of conformity of the feedingstuff with the
corresponding essentialnutritionalcharacteristics.
4. Where the declaration of a substance, also authorized as an additive, is
required in column 4 of Part B and is accompanied by the expression ‘total’
the declared content must refer to, as appropriate, the quantity naturally
present where none is added or, by derogation from Directive 70/524/EEC, the
total quantity of the substance naturally present and the amount added as an
additive.
5. The declarations required in column 4 with the reference ‘if added’ are
compulsory where the ingredient or the additive has been incorporated or
increased specifically to enable the achievement of the particular nutritional
purpose.
6. The declarations to be given in accordance with column 4 of Part B
concerning analytical constituents and additives must be quantitative.
7. The recommended period of use indicated in column 5 of part B indicates a
range within which the nutritional purpose should normally be achieved.
Manufacturers can refer to more precise periods of use, within the fixed limits.
8. Where a feedingstuff is intended to meet more than one particular nutritional
purpose, it must comply with the corresponding entries in Part B.
9. In the case of complementary feedingstuffs intended for particular nutritional
purposes guidance on the balance of the daily ration must be provided in the
instructions for use contained on the label.1994L0039 — EN — 29.01.2002 — 002.001 — 3
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PART B
List of intended uses
Particular nutritional purpose Essential nutritional characteristics Species or category of animals Labelling declarationsRecommended length of time for
useOther provisions
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Support of renalfunction in
case of chronic renalinsuffi-
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 essentialfatty
acids (if added)Initiallyupto6months(
2)Indicateonthepackage,
containerorlabel:
‘It is recommendedthata
veterinarian's opinionbesought
before use orbeforeextendingthe
period ofuse.’
Indicateintheinstructionsfor
use:
‘Water should be available atall
Dissolution of struvite stones (3) — Urine acidifying proper-
ties, low level ofmagnesium, and restricted
level of protein but of high
qualityDogs — Protein source(s)
— Calcium
— Phosphorus— Sodium— Magnesium— Potassium— Chlorides— Sulphur— Urine acidifying
substances5to12weeksIndicateintheinstructionsfor
‘Watershouldbeavailable at all
times.’
Indicateonthepackage,
containerorlabel:
‘It is recommendedthataveteri-
narian's opinionbesoughtbefore
— Urine acidifying proper-
ties and low level of
magnesiumCats — Calcium
— Phosphorus
— Sodium— Magnesium
— Potassium
— Chlorides— Sulphur— Totaltaurine— Urine acidifying
substances▼B1994L0039 — EN — 29.01.2002 — 002.001 — 4times.’
use:
use.’
123456
Reduction of struvite stone
recurrence (3)Urine acidifying propertiesand moderate level of magne-
siumDogs and cats — Calcium
— Phosphorus
— Sodium— Magnesium
— Potassium
— Chlorides— Sulphur— Urine acidifying
substancesUp to 6 months Indicate on the package,
containerorlabel:
‘It is recommended that a veteri-
narian's opinion be sought before
Reduction of urate stones
formationLow level of purines, lowlevel of protein but of high
qualityDogs and cats Protein source(s) Up to 6 months but lifetime
use in cases of irreversibledisturbance of uric acid meta-
bolismIndicate on the package,containerorlabel:
‘It is recommended that a veteri-
narian's opinion be sought before
Reductionofoxalatestones
formationLowlevelofcalcium,low
level of vitamin D, and urine
alkalizing propertiesDogsandcats—Phosphorus
— Calcium
— Sodium
— Magnesium— Potassium— Chlorides— Sulphur— Totalvitamin D— Hydroxyproline— Urine alkalizing
substancesUpto6monthsIndicateonthepackage,
containerorlabel:
‘It is recommended that a veteri-
narian's opinion be sought before
Reduction of cystine stones
formationLow level of protein,moderate level of sulphuramino acids, and urine alka-
lizing propertiesDogs and cats — Totalsul phur amino acids
— Sodium
— Potassium— Chlorides— Sulphur— Urine alkalizing
substancesInitiallyupto1yearIndicateonthepackage,
containerorlabel:
‘It is recommended that a veteri-
narian's opinion be sought before
use orbeforeextendingthe
period ofuse.’
Reduction of ingredient and
nutrient intolerances (4)— Selected protein source(s)
and/orDogs and cats — Protein source(s)
— Content of essentialfatty
acids (if added)3 to 8 weeks: if signs ofintolerance disappear this
feed can be used indefinitely—
— Selected carbohydrate
source(s)— Carbohydrate source(s)
— Content of essentialfatty
acids (if added)▼B1994L0039 — EN — 29.01.2002 — 002.001 — 5use.’
use.’use.’
123456
Reduction of acute intestinal
absorptive disordersIncreased level of electrolytesand highly digestible ingredi-
entsDogs and cats — Highly digestible ingredi-
ents including theirtreatment 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.’
Compensationformaldiges-
tion(
5)HighlydigestibleingredientsandlowleveloffatDogsandcatsHighlydigestibleingredients
includingtheirtreatmentif
appropriate3to12weeks,butlifetimein
caseofchronicpancreatic
insufficiencyIndicateonthepackage,
containerorlabel:
‘It is recommended that a veteri-narian's opinion be sought before
Supportofheartfunctionincaseofchroniccardiacinsuffi-
ciencyLowlevelofsodiumand
increasedK/NaratioDogsandcats—Sodium
—Potassium
—MagnesiumInitiallyupto6monthsIndicateonthepackage,
containerorlabel:
‘It is recommended that a veteri-
narian's opinion be sought before
use or before extending the
period of use.’
Regulationofglucosesupply
(Diabetesmellitus)Lowlevelofrapidglucose-releasingcarbohydratesDogsandcats—Carbohydratesource(s)
—Treatmentofcarbohy-
dratesifappropriate
—Starch
—Totalsugar—Fructose(ifadded)—Contentofessentialfatty
acids(ifadded)
—Source(s)ofshortand
mediumchainfattyacids
(ifadded)Initiallyupto6monthsIndicateonthepackage,
containerorlabel:
‘It is recommended that a veteri-narian's opinion be sought before
use or before extending the
period of use.’▼B1994L0039 — EN — 29.01.2002 — 002.001 — 6use.’
123456
Support of liver function in case
of chronic liver insufficiencyHigh quality protein,moderate level of protein,
high level of essential fatty
acids and high level of highly
digestive carbolydratesDogs — Protein source(s)
— Content of essentialfatty
acids
— Highly digestible carbohy-
drates including their
treatment if appropriate
—Sodium
—TotalcopperInitially up to 6 months Indicate on the package,
containerorlabel:
‘It is recommended that a veteri-
narian's opinion be sought before
use or before extending the
period of use.’
Indicateintheinstructionsfor
use:
‘Water should be available atall
High quality protein,
moderate level of protein and
high level of essential fatty
acidsCats — Protein source(s)
— Content of essentialfatty
acids
— Sodium
— TotalcopperInitially up to 6 months Indicate on the package,
containerorlabel:
‘It is recommended that a veteri-
narian's opinion be sought before
use or before extending the
period of use.’
Indicateintheinstructionsfor
use:
‘Water should be available at all
Regulation of lipid metabolism
in case of hyperlipidaemiaLow level of fat and highlevel of essential fatty acidsDogs and cats — Content of essentialfatty
acids
— Content of n-3 fatty acids
(if added)Initially up to 2 months Indicate on the package,
containerorlabel:
‘It is recommended that a veteri-
narian's opinion be sought before
use or before extending the
period of use.’
Reduction of copper in the liver Low level of copper Dogs Total copper Initially up to 6 months Indicate on the package,
containerorlabel:
‘It is recommended that a opinion
be sought before use or before
extending theperiodofuse.’▼B1994L0039 — EN — 29.01.2002 — 002.001 — 7▼M2
▼Btimes’
times’
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Reduction of excessive body
weight— Low energy density Dogs and cats — Energy value (calculated
accordingtoECmethod)Untiltarget body weight isachievedIn the instructions for use anappropriate daily intake must be
recommended
Nutritionalrestoration, conva-
lescence (
6)— High energy density, high
concentrationsofessential
nutrientsandhighlydigestible
ingredientsDogs and cats — Highly digestible ingredi-
ents,includingtheirtreatment
ifappropriate
— Energy value (calculated
accordingtoECmethod)
— Content of n-3 and n-6
fattyacids(ifadded)Untilrestoration is achieved In the case of feedingstuffs
specially presented to be given
via tubing, indicate on the
package, container or label:
‘Administration under veter-
inary supervision’
Support of skin function in caseof dermatosis and excessive loss
of hairHigh level of essential fatty
acidsDogs and cats Content of essentialfatty
acidsUp to 2 months Indicate on the package,
containerorlabel
:
‘It is recommended that a veteri-
narian's opinion be sought before
Reduction of the risk of milk
fever— Low level of calcium
and/orDairy cows — Calcium
— Phosphorus
— Magnesium1to4weeksbeforecalvingIndicateintheinstructionsfor
use:
‘Stop feeding after calving.’
— Low cations/anions ratio — Calcium
— Phosphorus
— Sodium— Potassium— Chlorides— Sulphur
Reduction of the risk of
ketosis (
7)(8)Ingredients providing gluco-genic energy sourcesDairy 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
first 3 weeks after lambing (10)▼B1994L0039 — EN — 29.01.2002 — 002.001 — 8▼M1
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use’
123456
Reduction of the risk of tetany
(hypomagnesaemia)High level of magnesium,easily available carbohy-
drates, moderate level of
protein and low level of
potassiumRuminants — Starch
— Totalsugars
— Magnesium— Sodium— Potassium3 to 10 weeks during periods
of fast grass growthIn the instructions for useguidance shall be provided on
the balance of the daily ration,
with regard to the inclusion of
fibre and easily available energy
sources.
In case of feedingstuffs for
ovines indicate on the package,
containerorlabel:
‘Especially forlactatingewes.’
Reduction of the risk of acidosis Low level of easily fermen-
table carbohydrates and high
buffering capacityRuminants — Starch
— TotalsugarsMaximum 2 months (11) In the instructions for use
guidance shall be provided onthe balance of the daily ration,
with regard to the inclusion of
fibre and easily fermentable
carbohydrate sources.
In case of feedingstuffs for dairy
cows indicate on the package,
containerorlabel:
‘Especially forhighyieldingcows.’
In case of feedingstuffs for
ruminants for fattening indicate
on the package, container or
label:
‘Especially forintensively fe d…’ (12) 
Stabilization of water and elec-trolyte balancePredominantly electrolytesand easily absorbable carbo-
hydratesCalves
Piglets
LambsKidsFoals— Carbohydrate source(s)
— Sodium— Potassium— Chlorides1 to 7 days (1 to 3 days if fed
exclusively)Indicate on the package,container or label:
— ‘In case of risk of, during
periods of, or recovery from
digestive disturbance (diar-
rhoea).’
— ‘It is recommended that a
veterinarian's opinion be
sought before use.’▼B1994L0039 — EN — 29.01.2002 — 002.001 — 9
123456
Reduction of the risk of urinary
calcullLow level of phosphorus,magnesium, and urine acidi-
fying propertiesRuminants — Calcium
— Phosphorus
— Sodium— Magnesium— Potassium— Chlorides— Sulphur— Urine acidifying
substancesUp to 6 weeks Indicate on the package,
containerorlabel:
‘Especially forintensivelyfed
young animals.’
Indicate in the instructions for
use:
‘Water should be available atall
Reduction of stress reactions — High level magnesium
and/orPigs Magnesium 1 to 7 days Guidance shall be provided on
the situation in which the use of
thisfeedisappropriate.
— Highly digestible ingredi-
ents— Highly digestible ingredi-
ents including their
treatment if appropriate
— Content of n-3 fatty acids
(if added)
Stabilization of physiological
digestion— Low buffering capacity,
and highly digestible
ingredientsPiglets — Highly digestible ingredi-
ents including theirtreatment 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 package,
containerorlabel:
‘In case of riskof,duringperiods
of, or recoveryfrom,digestive
disturbance.’
— Highly digestible ingredi-
entsPigs — Highly digestible ingredi-
ents including their
treatment if appropriate
— Source(s) of astringent
substances (if added)
— Source(s) of mucilaginous
substances (if added)
Reduction of the risk of consti-pationIngredients stimulating intest-inalpassageSows Ingredients stimulating intest-
inalpassage10 to 14 days before and 10 to14 days after farrowing—▼B1994L0039 — EN — 29.01.2002 — 002.001 — 10times.’
123456
Reduction of the risk of fatty
liver syndromeLow energy and high propor-tion of metabolizable energy
from lipids with high level of
polyunsaturated fatty acidsLaying hens — Energy value (calculated
according to EEC method)
— Percentage of metaboliz-
able energy from lipids
— Content of polyunsatu-
rated fatty acidsUp to 12 weeks —
Compensation for mal-absorp-tionLow level of saturated fattyacids and high level of fat
soluble vitaminsPoultry excluding geese and
pigeons— Percentage of saturated
fatty acids in relation to
totalfatty acids
— Totalvitamin A
— Totalvitamin D— Totalvitamin E
— Totalvitamin KDuring the first 2 weeks after
hatching—
Compensation for chronic insuf-ficiency of small intestine
function— Highly precaecally diges-
tiblecarbohydrates,proteins
andfats
Equines (13) — Source(s) of highly diges-
tiblecarbohydrates,proteins
andfats,includingtheirtreat-
mentifappropriate Initially up to six months Guidance should be provided on
the situations in which the use
of the feed is appropriate and
the manner in which it should
be fed including many small
meals per day
Indicate on the package,
containerorlabel:
‘It is recommended that a veteri-narian's opinion be sought before
use or before extending the
period of use.’
Compensation for chronic
digestive disorders of large
intestine— Highly digestible fibre Equines — Fibre source(s)
— Content of n-3 fatty acids
(ifadded)Initially up to six months Guidance should be provided on
the situations in which the useof the feed is appropriate and
the manner in which the feed
should be fed
Indicate on the package,
containerorlabel:
‘It is recommended that a veteri-
narian's opinion be sought before
use or before extending the
period of use.’▼B1994L0039 — EN — 29.01.2002 — 002.001 — 11▼M1
123456
Reduction of stress reactions — Highly digestible ingredi-
entsEquines — Magnesium
— Highly digestible ingredi-
entsincludingtheirtreatment
ifappropriate
—Contentofn-3fattyacids
(ifadded)Two to four weeks Guidance shall be provided on
the precise situations in which
the use of the feed is appropriate
Compensation of electrolyteloss in cases of heavy sweatingPredominantly electrolytesand 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
When the feed corresponds to a
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 atalltimes’
Nutritionalrestoration, conva-
lescence— High concentration of
essentialnutrientsandhighly
digestibleingredients
Equines — Highly digestible ingredi-
ents,includingtheirtreatment
ifappropriate
— Content of n-3 and n-6
fattyacids(ifadded)UntilrestorationisachievedGuidanceshallbeprovidedon
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’
Support of liver function in caseof chronic liver insufficiency— Low level of protein but of
highqualityandhighlydiges-
tiblecarbohydrates
Equines — Protein and fibre sources
— Highly digestible carbohy-
dratesincludingtheir
treatmentifappropriate
— Methionine
— Choline— Content of n-3 fatty acids
(ifadded)Initially up to six months Guidance should be provided on
the manner in which the feed
should be fed including many
small meals per day
Indicate on the package,
containerorlabel:
‘It is recommended that a veteri-narian's opinion be sought before
use or before extending the
period of use.’▼M11994L0039 — EN — 29.01.2002 — 002.001 — 12
123456
Support of renalfunction in
case of chronic renalinsuffi-
ciency— Low level of protein but of
highqualityandlowlevelof
phosphorus Equines — Protein source(s)
— Calcium
— Phosphorus
— Potassium
— Magnesium— SodiumInitially up to six months Indicate on the package,
containerorlabel:
‘It is recommended that a veteri-
narian's opinion be sought before
use or before extending the
period of use.’
Indicate in the instructions for
use:
‘Water should be available atalltimes.’
(1) If appropriate the manufacturer may also recommend use of temporary renal insufficiency.
(2) If the feedingstuff is recommended for temporary renalinsufficiency the recommended period for use shal lbe 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 onalpurpose.
(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)Incaseoffeedingstuffsforcats,themanufacturermaycompletetheparticularnutritionalpurposewithareferenceto‘Felinehepaticlipidosis’. 
(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)Indicatethecategoryofruminantsconcerned.
             (13)Incaseoffeedingstuffsspeciallypreparedtomeetthespecificconditionsofveryoldanimals(easilyingestibleingredients)areferenceto‘oldanimals’shallcompletetheindicationofthespeciesorcategoryofanimals.▼M11994L0039 — EN — 29.01.2002 — 002.001 — 13▼B
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