{
  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2014-5/annex",
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  "legislation": "eur/2014/5",
  "legislation_title": "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)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2014-5",
  "path": "annex",
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  "number": null,
  "heading": null,
  "text": "Annex I to Directive 2008/38/EC is amended as follows:\n(1) In Part A, the following point is added:\n‘10.\nWhen a feed intended for particular nutritional purposes is placed on the market in the form of a bolus, being a feed material 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 market 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.’\n(2) Part B is amended as follows:\nParticular nutritional purpose\nEssential nutritional characteristics\nSpecies or category of animal\nLabelling declarations\nRecommended length of time\nOther provisions\n(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’:\n‘\nReduction of iodine levels in feed in case of hyperthyroidism\nRestricted level of iodine: maximum 0,26 mg/kg complete pet food with a moisture content of 12 %\nCats\nTotal iodine\nInitially up to 3 months\nIndicate on the labelling: “It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use”\n’\n(b) The row of the particular nutritional purpose ‘Nutritional restoration, convalescence’, species or category of animals: ‘dogs and cats’, is replaced by the following:\nThe manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with a reference to “Feline hepatic lipidosis”.’\n‘Nutritional restoration, convalescence\nHigh energy density, high concentrations of essential nutrients and highly digestible ingredients\nDogs and cats\nHighly digestible ingredients, including their treatment if appropriate\nEnergy value\nContent of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids (if added)\nUntil restoration is achieved\nIn the case of feed specially presented to be given via tubing, indicate on the labelling: “Administration under veterinary supervision.”\nEnterococcus faecium DSM 10663 / NCIMB 10415 (E1707)\nThe complementary feed may contain feed additives of the functional group of “gut flora stabilisers” in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed.\nDogs\nName and added amount of the gut flora stabiliser\n10 to 15 days\nThe instructions for use of the feed shall ensure that the legal maximum content of the gut flora stabiliser for complete feed is respected.\nIndicate on the labelling: “It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use.”\n(c) The row of the particular nutritional purpose ‘Stabilisation of physiological digestion’ is replaced by the following:\n‘\nStabilisation of physiological digestion\nLow buffering capacity, and highly digestible ingredients\nPiglets\nHighly digestible ingredients including their treatment if appropriate\nBuffering capacity\nSource(s) of astringent substances (if added)\nSource(s) of mucilaginous substances (if added)\n2 to 4 weeks\nIndicate on the labelling:\n“In case of risk of, during periods of, or recovery from, digestive disturbance.”\nHighly digestible ingredients\nPigs\nHighly digestible ingredients including their treatment if appropriate\nSource(s) of astringent substances (if added)\nSource(s) of mucilaginous substances (if added)\nFeed 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.\nThe complementary feed may contain feed additives of the functional group of “gut flora stabilisers” in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed.\nAnimal species for which the gut flora stabiliser is authorised\nName and added amount of the gut flora stabiliser\nUp to 4 weeks\nIndicate on the labelling of the feed:\n(1) “In case of risk of, during periods of, or recovery from digestive disturbance.”\n(2) If applicable: “The feed contains a gut flora stabiliser in a concentration above 100 times the authorised maximum content in complete feed.”\nThe instructions for use of the feed shall ensure that the legal maximum content of the gut flora stabiliser for complete feed is respected.\n’\n(d) The following rows are inserted between the row of the particular nutritional purpose ‘Reduction of the risk of acidosis’ and the row for the particular nutritional purpose ‘Stabilisation of water and electrolyte balance’:\n‘\nLong-term supply of grazing animals with trace elements and/or vitamins\nHigh level of\nTrace elements\nand/or\nvitamins, provitamins and chemically well-defined substances having similar effects.\nThe complementary feed may contain feed additives in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed.\nRuminants with a functional rumen\nNames and total amounts of each added trace element, vitamin, provitamin and chemically well-defined substance having similar effects.\nDaily release rate for each trace element and/or vitamin if a bolus is used;\nMaximum period of continuously release of the trace element or vitamin if a bolus is used.\nUp to 12 months\nApplication in the form of bolus is allowed. A bolus may contain up to 20 % iron in an inert, non-bioavailable form, in order to increase its density.\nIndicate on the labelling of the feed:\nSimultaneous supplementation of additives with a maximum content from other sources to those incorporated in a bolus, if applicable, shall be avoided.\nBefore using, it is recommended to have advice from a veterinarian or nutritionist concerning:\n(1) the balance of trace elements in the daily ration;\n(2) the trace elements status of the herd\nThe bolus contains x % inert iron in order to increase its density, if applicable.\nCompensation for insufficient iron availability after birth\nHigh level of iron compounds authorised 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.\nThe complementary feed may contain iron in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed.\nSuckling piglets and calves\nTotal iron content\nAfter birth up to 3 weeks\nThe instructions for use for the feed shall ensure that the legal maximum contents of iron for complete feed are respected.\nSupport the regeneration of hooves, trotters and skin\nHigh level of zinc.\nThe complementary feed may contain zinc in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed.\nHorses, ruminants and pigs\nTotal amount of\nzinc\nmethionine\nUp to 8 weeks\nThe instructions of use for the feed shall ensure that the legal maximum contents of zinc for complete feed are respected.\nSupport the preparation for oestrus and reproduction\nHigh level of selenium and\na 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;\na minimum content of vitamin E per animal and day for ovines of 100 mg, cattle of 300 mg, horses of 1 100 mg\nor\nHigh level(s) of vitamins A\nand/or vitamin D and/or a\nminimum content of beta- carotene of 300 mg per animal and day.\nThe complementary feed may contain selenium, vitamin A and D in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed.\nMammals\nNames and total amounts of each added trace element and vitamin.\nCows: 2 weeks before the end of gestation until the next gestation is confirmed.\nSows: 7 days before until 3 days after parturition and 7 days before until 3 days mating.\nOther female mammals: from the last part of gestation until the next gestation is confirmed.\nMales: during periods of reproductive activity.\nThe instructions of use for the feed shall ensure that the respective legal maximum contents for complete feed are respected.\nIndicate on the labelling of the feed:\n“Guidance on the situations in which the use of the feed is appropriate.”\nHigh level(s) of vitamin A and/or vitamin D\nor\nHigh 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 %.\nThe 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.\nBirds\nNames and total amounts of each added trace element and vitamin.\nFor females: during oestrus\nFor males: during periods of reproductive activity\n’\n(e) The following row is inserted between the row of the particular nutritional purpose ‘Compensation of electrolyte loss in the cases of heavy sweating’ and the row of the particular nutritional purpose ‘Nutritional restoration, convalescence’, species or category of animals: ‘equidae’:\n‘\nSupport the preparation for and recovery from sport effort\nHigh level of selenium and a minimum content of 50 mg vitamin E per kg complete feed with moisture content of 12 %.\nThe complementary feed may contain compounds of selenium in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed.\nEquidae\nTotal amount of\nvitamin E\nselenium.\nUp to 8 weeks before sport effort – Up to 4 weeks after sport effort\nThe instructions for use for the feed shall ensure that the legal maximum contents of selenium for complete feed are respected.\n’",
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      "text": "The manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with a reference to “Feline hepatic lipidosis”.’"
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