25In the first place, it follows from the wording of Article 2(2)(g) of Regulation No 609/2013 that foodstuffs intended for special medical purposes have two characteristics which distinguishes them from other categories of products. First, they are foodstuffs intended for the exclusive or partial feeding of patients with a specific disease, disorder or medical condition. Second, they are specially processed or formulated to meet the particular nutritional needs resulting from such a disease, disorder or medical condition.
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