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[[File:Table 2 - Pet Food Labels Nutrition Page.png|thumb|600px|left|Table 2 - Categories (1-4) and examples of functional groups of additives]]

[[File:Table 2 - Pet Food Labels Nutrition Page.png|thumb|600px|left|Table 2 - Categories (1-4) and examples of functional groups of additives]]

=== Particular Nutritional Purposes (PARNUT) ===

=== Particular Nutritional Purposes (PARNUT) ===

==== Directive 2008/38/EC ====

==== Directive 2008/38/EC ====

Directive 2008/38/EC lists all permitted PARNUTS (1), together with the essential characteristics (2) needed to meet the requirements for the specific PARNUT, the species (3) for which it is indicated, the additional mandatory labelling requirements (4) and other provisions where necessary (6) (Table 3). Consequently, a number of additional statements appear on the labels of dietetic pet foods.

Directive 2008/38/EC lists all permitted PARNUTS (1), together with the essential characteristics (2) needed to meet the requirements for the specific PARNUT, the species (3) for which it is indicated, the additional mandatory labelling requirements (4) and other provisions where necessary (6) (Table 3). Consequently, a number of additional statements appear on the labels of dietetic pet foods.

[[File:Table 3 - Pet Food Labels Nutrition Page.png|thumb|600px|left|Table 3 - Required information on labels of dietetic pet foods in Europe]]

[[File:Table 3 - Pet Food Labels Nutrition Page.png|thumb|600px|left|Table 3 - Required information on labels of dietetic pet foods in Europe]]

Feeds intended for particular nutritional purposes shall be marketed only if their intended uses are included in Part B of Annex I to this Directive and if they fulfil the other provisions laid down in that Part of Annex I (columns 2 to 6). The PARNUTs currently approved for dogs and cats are listed in table 5.

Feeds intended for particular nutritional purposes shall be marketed only if their intended uses are included in Part B of Annex I to this Directive and if they fulfil the other provisions laid down in that Part of Annex I (columns 2 to 6). The PARNUTs currently approved for dogs and cats are listed in table 5.

==== How is it Decided Whether a Condition is a Nutritional Purpose and is Included in Directive 2008/38/EC? ====

==== How is it Decided Whether a Condition is a Nutritional Purpose and is Included in Directive 2008/38/EC? ====

[[File:Table 4 - Pet Food Labels Nutrition Page.png|thumb|600px|left|Table 4 - List of Particular Nutritional Purposes for Dogs and Cats]]

[[File:Table 4 - Pet Food Labels Nutrition Page.png|thumb|600px|left|Table 4 - List of Particular Nutritional Purposes for Dogs and Cats]]

==== Feeding Guidelines ====

==== Feeding Guidelines ====

All "complete and balanced" pet foods must provide quantitative feeding directions for each life stage indicated in the nutritional adequacy statement, unless a more restricted life stage designation is more prominently indicated elsewhere. The feeding directions must at minimum state the amount of feed (e.g. cups) per given body weight dog or cat and the frequency of feeding, although especially on larger packaging, more detailed directions, often in tabular format, are typically provided.

All "complete and balanced" pet foods must provide quantitative feeding directions for each life stage indicated in the nutritional adequacy statement, unless a more restricted life stage designation is more prominently indicated elsewhere. The feeding directions must at minimum state the amount of feed (e.g. cups) per given body weight dog or cat and the frequency of feeding, although especially on larger packaging, more detailed directions, often in tabular format, are typically provided.

==== Statement of Calorie Content ====

==== Statement of Calorie Content ====

The calculation method, which is also described in the AAFCO Official Publication & AAFCO’s "Business of Pet Food" website (www.petfood.aafco.org), is based on the average analysis (not the guaranteed analysis) and uses the modified Atwater factors: kcal ME/kg = (% crude protein x 3.5 + % NFE x 3.5 + % crude fat x 8.5) x 10, where NFE (the non-structural carbohydrate fraction) is determined by subtracting the combined measured fractions (crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, moisture and ash) from 100.

The calculation method, which is also described in the AAFCO Official Publication & AAFCO’s "Business of Pet Food" website (www.petfood.aafco.org), is based on the average analysis (not the guaranteed analysis) and uses the modified Atwater factors: kcal ME/kg = (% crude protein x 3.5 + % NFE x 3.5 + % crude fat x 8.5) x 10, where NFE (the non-structural carbohydrate fraction) is determined by subtracting the combined measured fractions (crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, moisture and ash) from 100.

==== Name and Address ====

==== Name and Address ====

The name and address of the guarantor, who may be the manufacturer, importer, or distributor must be stated on the label, on the information panel. Phrases as ‘distributed by...’, ‘manufactured for...’ or ‘imported by...’may indicate that a company other than the one selling the product has manufactured the pet food. This is a common practice with private label pet foods. Products that are imported must indicate the country of manufacture alongside the Guarantor Statement.

The name and address of the guarantor, who may be the manufacturer, importer, or distributor must be stated on the label, on the information panel. Phrases as ‘distributed by...’, ‘manufactured for...’ or ‘imported by...’may indicate that a company other than the one selling the product has manufactured the pet food. This is a common practice with private label pet foods. Products that are imported must indicate the country of manufacture alongside the Guarantor Statement.

==== Complete and Balanced - Nutritional Adequacy Statement ====

==== Complete and Balanced - Nutritional Adequacy Statement ====