
Article 1 
The Annex I to Directive 2008/38/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive.
Article 2 
Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 20 February 2009 at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.
Article 3 
This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Article 4 
This Directive is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 30 July 2008.
For the Commission
Androulla VASSILIOU
Member of the Commission
ANNEX

In Part B of the Annex I to Directive 2008/38/EC, the line of the particular nutritional purpose ‘Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency’ is replaced by the following:

Particular nutritional purpose Essential nutritional characteristics Species or category of animal Labelling declarations Recommended length of time for use Other provision
‘Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency Low level of phosphorus and restricted level of protein but of high quality Dogs and cats 
— Protein source(s)
— Calcium
— Phosphorus
— Potassium
— Sodium
— Content of essential fatty acids (if added) Initially up to 6 months 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.”Indicate in the instructions for use: “Water should be available at all times.”
or    
Reduced phosphorus absorption by means of incorporation of Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate Adult cats 
— Protein source(s)
— Calcium
— Phosphorus
— Potassium
— Sodium
— Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate
— Content of essential fatty acids (if added) Initially up to 6 months 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.”Indicate in the instructions for use: “Water should be available at all times.”


