LegalizeThe Feeding Stuffs (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009
Made: 26th January 2009
Coming into operation: 20th February 2009
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Citation, commencement and interpretation
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Amendments to the Feeding Stuffs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
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SCHEDULE — Entries to be substituted in Chapter A of Schedule 7 to the Feeding Stuffs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
| Particular nutritional purpose | Essential nutritional characteristics | Species or category of animal | Labelling declarations | Recommended length of time for use | Other provisions |
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| Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency⁽¹⁾ | Low level of phosphorus and restricted level of protein but of high quality | Dogs and cats | – Protein source(s)CalciumPhosphorusPotassiumSodiumContent of essential fatty acids (if added) | Initially up to 6 months⁽²⁾ | Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.” |
| Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency⁽¹⁾ | Low level of phosphorus and restricted level of protein but of high quality | Dogs and cats | – Protein source(s)CalciumPhosphorusPotassiumSodiumContent of essential fatty acids (if added) | Initially up to 6 months⁽²⁾ | Indicateintheinstructionsforuse:“Watershouldbeavailableatalltimes.” |
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| Reduced phosphorus absorption by means of incorporation of Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate | Adult cats | Protein source(s)CalciumPhosphorusPotassiumSodiumLanthanum carbonate octahydrateContent of essential fatty acids (if added) | Initially up to 6 months⁽²⁾ | Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.” | |
| Reduced phosphorus absorption by means of incorporation of Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate | Adult cats | Protein source(s)CalciumPhosphorusPotassiumSodiumLanthanum carbonate octahydrateContent of essential fatty acids (if added) | Initially up to 6 months⁽²⁾ | Indicateintheinstructionsforuse:“Watershouldbeavailableatalltimes.” |
Signed
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety on 26th January 2009.
Michael McBride — A senior officer of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
Explanatory note
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Footnotes
[^f00001]: Formerly the Department of Health and Social Services; see S.I. 1999/283 (N.I. 1), Article 3
[^f00002]: 1970 c.40; sections 66(1) and 84 are modified in their application to Northern Ireland by section 86 of the Act; section 74A was inserted by paragraph 6 of Schedule 4 to the European Communities Act 1972 (c. 68)
[^f00003]: S.R. 2000 No. 78
[^f00004]: OJ No.L31, 1.2.2002, p.1, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 202/2008 (OJ No.L60, 5.3.2008, p.17).
[^f00005]: 1954 c.33 (N.I.)
[^f00006]: S.R. 2005 No.545 as amended by S.R. 2006 No.18, S.R. 2006 No.427, S.R. 2006 No.471, S.R. 2007 No.450 and S.R. 2008 No. 260
Editorial notes
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