The dossiers included in the applications demonstrate that the specific composition of the respective feeds fulfil the particular intended nutritional purposes ‘Nutritional restoration, convalescence‘ as regards dogs, ‘Stabilisation of physiological digestion’‘Reduction of iodine levels in feed in case of hyperthyroidism’ as regards cats, ‘Support the preparation for and recovery from sport effort’ as regards equidae, ‘Compensation for insufficient iron availability after birth’ as regards suckling piglets and calves, ‘Support the regeneration of hooves, trotters and skin’ as regards horses, ruminants and pigs, ‘Support the preparation f ...[+++]or oestrus and reproduction’ as regards mammals and birds and ‘Long-term supply of grazing animals with trace elements and/or vitamins’ as regards ruminants with a functional rumen.

No. Manufacturers often add nutrients to food voluntarily but in some Member States it is compulsory to add certain vitamins or minerals to some foods, such as adding the mineral iodine to salt to prevent iodine deficiency diseases.

Iodine deficiency is for the most part a problem in developing countries.

In the area of micronutrients, for example, we have done a lot of work with many countries where, in many instances, with half a cent, we can prevent a child from suffering mental impairment as a result of vitamin A deficiency. To cite another example, in many regions of the world, iodine deficiencies are not offset by the use of iodized salt, as is the case in Canada.

UNICEF credits Canada as being a leader in vitamin A programs that have reached an estimated 1.5 million children, and has estimated that more than 7 million children have been born free of mental impairment associated with iodine deficiency largely because of Canada's contribution.