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Working document on the establishment of the list of permitted health claims ("Article 13 list") – 12.09.2011 
ANNEX  
PERMITTED HEALTH CLAIMS 
 
 

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of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
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substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
Activated charcoal contributes 
to reducing excessive 
In order to achieve the 
flatulence after eating 
effect, 1g should be taken at 
Activated charcoal   
 2011;9(4):2049 
1938 
least 30 minutes before and 
EFSA: Activated charcoal 
1g shortly after the meal. 
contributes to the reduction of 
excessive intestinal gas accumulation
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of alpha-linolenic 
(ALA) as referred to in the 
Alpha-linolenic acid 
claim SOURCE OF 
Alpha-linolenic 
contributes to maintenance of 
OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS 
2009; 7(9):1252 
493 
 
acid (ALA) 
normal blood cholesterol 
as listed in the Annex to 
2011;9(6):2203 
568 
concentrations 
Regulation 1924/2006.  
Information to the consumer 
that the beneficial effect is 
obtained with a daily intake 
of 2 g of ALA. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
Consumption of arabinoxylan 
In order to obtain the 
with meals contributes to a 
claimed effect, 8 g of AX-
rich fibre produced from 
Arabinoxylan 
reduction of the glucose rise 
wheat endosperm (at least 
produced from 
after those meals 
 2011;9(6):2205 
830 
60 % AX by weight) per 
wheat endosperm 
 
Consumption of arabinoxylan 
100 g of available 
contributes to a reduction of the 
carbohydrates should be 
glucose rise after a meal 
consumed.  
Arginine contributes to the 
Arginine 
maintenance of normal 
  
 
2011;9(4):2051 
4683 
ammonia clearance 
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Working document on the establishment of the list of permitted health claims ("Article 13 list") – 12.09.2011 
Conditions and/or 
Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
In order to bear the claim 
information should be given 
to the consumer that the 
beneficial effect is obtained 
Regular consumption of beta-
with a daily intake of 3g of 
754, 755, 757, 
glucans contributes to 
beta-glucans from oats, oat 
2009; 7(9):1254 
Beta-glucans 
 
801, 1465, 2934 
maintenance of normal blood 
bran, barley, barley bran, or 
2011;9(6):2207 
1236, 1299 
cholesterol concentrations 
from mixtures of these beta-
glucans. Foods should 
provide at least 1g of beta-
glucans per quantified 
portion. 
Consumption of beta-glucans 
from oats or barley with meals 
contributes to the reduction of 
In order to obtain the 
the glucose rise after those 
claimed effect, 4 g of beta-
Beta-glucans from  meals 
glucans from oats or barley 
 
2011;9(6):2207 821, 
824 
oats and barley 
 
for each 30 g of available 
Consumption of beta-glucans from 
carbohydrates should be 
oats or barley contributes to the 
consumed per meal.  
reduction of the glucose rise after a 
meal 
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Conditions and/or 
Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
Betaine contributes to the 
In order to bear the claim 
 In order to bear the 
normal breakdown of amino 
information should be given  claim information 
acids (such as homocysteine) 
to the consumer that the 
should be given to 
Betaine 
2011;9(4):2052 4325 
 
beneficial effect is obtained  the consumer that a 
Betaine contributes to normal 
with a daily intake of 1.5g 
daily intake should 
homocysteine metabolism 
of betaine. 
not exceed 4g. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Biotin contributes to normal 
source of biotin as referred 
functioning of the nervous 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Biotin 
system  
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2009; 
7(9):1209 
116 
 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
Biotin contributes to the normal 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
function of the nervous system 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of biotin as referred 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Biotin contributes to normal 
Biotin 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2010;8(10):1728
120 
psychological function 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Biotin contributes to normal 
source of biotin as referred 
release of energy for use in the  to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Biotin 
body 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
2009; 7(9):1209 
114, 117 
 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
Biotin contributes to normal energy-
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
yielding metabolism 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Biotin contributes to normal 
source of biotin as referred 
use of fat in the body 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Biotin 
 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2009; 
7(9):1209 
114 
Biotin contributes to normal 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
macronutrient metabolism 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Biotin contributes to normal 
source of biotin as referred 
use of macronutrients in the 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
2009; 7(9):1209 
Biotin 
body 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
117, 4661 
 
2010;8(10):1728
AND/OR [NAME OF 
Biotin contributes to normal 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
macronutrient metabolism 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Biotin contributes to normal 
source of biotin as referred 
use of protein in the body 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Biotin 
 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2009; 
7(9):1209 
113 
Biotin contributes to normal 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
macronutrient metabolism 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of biotin as referred 
Biotin contributes to the 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
maintenance of normal hair 
2009; 7(9):1209 
Biotin 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
118, 121, 2876 
 
2010;8(10):1728
AND/OR [NAME OF 
 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of biotin as referred 
Biotin contributes to the 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Biotin 
maintenance of normal 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
2009; 7(9):1209 
115, 121 
mucous membranes 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of biotin as referred 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Biotin contributes to the 
2009; 7(9):1209 
Biotin 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
115, 121 
maintenance of normal skin 
2010;8(10):1728
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
Caffeine contributes to a 
Information should be given 
reduction in the rated 
to the consumer that in 
perceived exertion/effort 
order to obtain the claimed 
Caffeine 
during endurance exercise 
effect, caffeine should be 
 
2011;9(4):2053 1488, 
1490 
 
consumed at doses of 4 
Caffeine contributes to a reduction in  mg/kg body weight one 
the rated perceived exertion/effort 
during exercise 
hour prior to exercise.  
In order to obtain the 
claimed effect, caffeine 
Caffeine contributes to an 
should be consumed at 
Caffeine 
 2011;9(4):2053 
1488 
increase in endurance capacity  doses of 3 mg/kg body 
weight one hour prior to 
exercise.  
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
In order to obtain the 
claimed effect, caffeine 
Caffeine contributes to an 
should be consumed at 
Caffeine 
increase in endurance 
 2011;9(4):2053 
737, 
1486 
doses of 3 mg/kg body 
performance 
weight one hour prior to 
exercise.  
 In products with 
the caffeine content 
required to bear this 
In order to bear the claim, a  claim must include 
Caffeine helps to improve 
product should contain at 
736, 1485, 1491, 
Caffeine 
a warning that the 
2011;9(4):2054 
concentration 
least 75 mg caffeine per 
2375 
product is not 
serving.  
recommended for 
children and 
pregnant women. 
 In products with 
the caffeine content 
required to bear this 
In order to bear the claim, a  claim must include 
736, 1101, 1187, 
Caffeine helps to increase 
product should contain at 
Caffeine 
a warning that the 
2011;9(4):2054 
1485, 1491, 
alertness 
least 75 mg caffeine per 
product is not 
2063, 2103 
serving.  
recommended for 
children and 
pregnant women. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of calcium as 
referred to in the claim 
Calcium contributes to normal 
Calcium 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1210 
230, 236 
blood clotting 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of calcium as 
referred to in the claim 
Calcium contributes to normal 
Calcium 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1210 
234 
energy metabolism 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of calcium as 
referred to in the claim 
Calcium contributes to normal 
Calcium 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1210 
226 
muscle function 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of calcium as 
Calcium contributes to normal  referred to in the claim 
Calcium 
muscle function and 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1210 
230, 235 
neurotransmission 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of calcium as 
referred to in the claim 
Calcium contributes to normal 
Calcium 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1210 
227 
neurotransmission 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of calcium as 
Calcium contributes to the 
referred to in the claim 
Calcium 
normal function of digestive 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1210 
355 
enzymes 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of calcium as 
Calcium has a role in the 
referred to in the claim 
Calcium 
process of cell division and 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2010;8(10):1725
237 
differentiation. 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of calcium as 
224, 230, 350, 
2009; 7(9):1210 
referred to in the claim 
354, 2731, 3155, 
Calcium is needed for the 
2009; 7(9):1272 
Calcium 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
4311, 4312, 
maintenance of normal bones 
2010;8(10):1725
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
4703 
2011;9(6):2203 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
4704 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
224, 230, 231, 
source of calcium as 
2731, 
referred to in the claim 
2009; 7(9):1210 
Calcium is needed for the 
3099,3155, 
Calcium 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2010;8(10):1725
maintenance of normal teeth 
4311, 4312, 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
2011;9(6):2203 
4703 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
4704 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
In order to bear the claim 
carbohydrate-electrolyte 
solutions should contain 80-
350 kcal/L from 
carbohydrates, and at least 
75 % of the energy should 
be derived from 
Carbohydrate-electrolyte 
carbohydrates which induce 
Carbohydrate-
solutions can contribute to the 
a high glycaemic response, 
electrolyte 
maintenance of endurance 
 2011;9(6):2211 
466, 
469 
such as glucose, glucose 
solutions 
performance during prolonged  polymers and sucrose. In 
endurance exercise 
addition, these beverages 
should contain between 20 
mmol/L (460 mg/L) and 50 
mmol/L (1,150 mg/L) of 
sodium, and have an 
osmolality between 200-330 
mOsm/kg water.  
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
In order to bear the claim 
carbohydrate-electrolyte 
solutions should contain 80-
350 kcal/L from 
carbohydrates, and at least 
75 % of the energy should 
314, 315, 316, 
be derived from 
317, 319, 322, 
Carbohydrate-electrolyte 
carbohydrates which induce 
Carbohydrate-
325, 332, 408, 
solutions enhance the 
a high glycaemic response, 
electrolyte 
 2011;9(6):2211 
465, 473, 1168, 
absorption of water during 
such as glucose, glucose 
solutions 
1574, 1593, 
physical exercise 
polymers and sucrose. In 
1618, 4302, 
addition, these beverages 
4309 
should contain between 20 
mmol/L (460 mg/L) and 50 
mmol/L (1,150 mg/L) of 
sodium, and have an 
osmolality between 200-330 
mOsm/kg water.  
In order to obtain the 
Chitosan may contribute to 
claimed effect, 3 g of 
Chitosan 
maintaining normal blood 
 2011;9(6):2214 
4663 
chitosan should be 
cholesterol levels 
consumed daily. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
Chloride contributes to normal  for food which is at least a 
digestion by production of 
source of chloride as 
hydrochloric acid in the 
referred to in the claim 
stomach 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
Chloride 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
 2010;8(10):1764
326 
Chloride, as Na-, K-, Ca- or Mg-salt,  [NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
contributes to normal digestion by 
as listed in the Annex to 
production of hydrochloric acid in 
Regulation 1924/2006. and 
the stomach. 
from the following sources: 
Na, K, Ca, Mg. 
Choline contributes to normal 
use of lipids in the body 
The claim may be used only 
Choline 
 
for food which contains at 
  
2011;9(4):2056 
3186 
Choline contributes to normal lipid 
least 82.5mg of choline. 
metabolism 
Choline contributes to the 
The claim may be used only 
2011;9(4):2056 
1501 
Choline 
maintenance of normal liver 
for food which contains at 
  
2011;9(6):2203 
712, 1633 
function 
least 82.5mg of choline. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
Choline contributes to the 
normal breakdown of amino 
The claim may be used only 
Choline 
acids (such as homocysteine) 
for food which contains at 
  
2011;9(4):2056 
3090 
 
least 82.5mg of choline. 
Choline contributes to normal 
homocysteine metabolism 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Chromium contributes to 
source of trivalent 
normal use of macronutrients 
chromium as referred to in 
the claim SOURCE OF 
260, 401, 4665, 
Chromium 
in the body 
 2010;8(10):1732
 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
4666, 4667 
Chromium contributes to normal 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
macronutrient metabolism 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of trivalent 
chromium as referred to in 
Chromium contributes to the 
the claim SOURCE OF 
2010;8(10):1732
262, 4667 
Chromium 
maintenance of normal blood 
 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
2011;9(6):2203 
4698 
glucose levels 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of copper as referred 
Copper contributes to 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Copper 
maintenance of normal 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
2009; 7(9):1211 
265, 271, 1722 
connective tissues 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Copper contributes to normal 
source of copper as referred 
functioning of the nervous 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
2009; 7(9):1211 
Copper 
system  
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
267, 1723 
 
2011;9(4):2079 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
Copper contributes to normal 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
function of the nervous system 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of copper as referred 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Copper contributes to normal 
Copper 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
2009; 7(9):1211 
268, 1724 
hair pigmentation 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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Conditions and/or 
Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of copper as referred 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Copper contributes to normal 
Copper 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
2009; 7(9):1211 
269, 270, 1727 
iron transport in the body 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Copper contributes to normal 
source of copper as referred 
release of energy for use in the  to in the claim SOURCE OF 
2009; 7(9):1211 
Copper 
body 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
266, 1729 
 
2011;9(4):2079 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
Copper contributes to normal energy 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
yielding metabolism 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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Conditions and/or 
Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of copper as referred 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Copper contributes to normal 
Copper 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
2009; 7(9):1211 
268, 1724 
skin pigmentation 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Copper contributes to the 
source of copper as referred 
normal function of the immune  to in the claim SOURCE OF 
2009; 7(9):1211 
Copper 
system 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
264, 1725 
 
2011;9(4):2079 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
Copper contributes to normal 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
function of the immune system 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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Conditions and/or 
Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
Copper contributes to the 
for food which is at least a 
protection of cells from 
source of copper as referred 
oxidative stress 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Copper 
 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
2009; 7(9):1211 
263, 1726 
Copper contributes to the protection 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
of cell constituents from oxidative 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
damage 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
In order to obtain the 
739, 1520, 1521, 
Consumption of creatine 
claimed effect, 3 g of 
1522, 1523, 
increases physical 
creatine should be 
1525, 1526, 
Creatine 
performance during short-
consumed daily. The target 
 2011;9(7):2303 
1531, 1532, 
term, high intensity, repeated 
population is adults 
1533, 1534, 
exercise bouts 
performing high-intensity 
1922, 1923, 
exercise 
1924 
DHA contributes to the 
Docosahexanoic 
maintenance of normal blood 
 
 
2010;8(10):1734
533, 691, 3150 
acid (DHA) 
triglyceride levels 
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Conditions and/or 
Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of DHA as referred 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
565, 626, 631, 
OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS 
689, 704, 742, 
Docosahexanoic 
DHA contributes to the 
as listed in the Annex to 
3148, 3151, 497, 
2010;8(10):1734
acid (DHA) 
maintenance of normal brain 
Regulation 1924/2006. In 
 
501, 510, 513, 
2011;9(4):2078 
 
function 
order to bear the claim 
519, 521, 534, 
information should be given 
540, 688, 1323, 
to the consumer that the 
1360, 4294 
beneficial effect is obtained 
with a daily intake of 
250mg of DHA. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of DHA as referred 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS 
627, 632, 743, 
Docosahexanoic 
as listed in the Annex to 
3149, 2905, 508, 
DHA contributes to the 
2010;8(10):1734
acid (DHA) 
Regulation 1924/2006. In 
 
510, 513, 519, 
maintenance of normal vision 
2011;9(4):2078 
 
order to bear the claim 
529, 540, 688, 
information should be given 
4294 
to the consumer that the 
beneficial effect is obtained 
with a daily intake of 
250mg of DHA. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
DHA and EPA contribute to 
2009; 7(9):1263 
502, 506, 516, 
EPA/ DHA/DPA 
the maintenance of normal 
 
 
2010;8(10):1796
703, 1317, 1324 
blood pressure 
DHA and EPA contribute to 
506, 517, 527, 
2009; 7(9):1263 
EPA/ DHA/DPA 
the maintenance of normal 
 
 
538, 1317, 1324, 
2010;8(10):1796
triglyceride concentrations 
1325 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of EPA and DHA as 
referred to in the claim 
EPA and DHA contribute to 
SOURCE OF OMEGA-3 
the normal function of the 
504, 506, 516, 
FATTY ACIDS as listed in 
527, 538, 703, 
EPA/DHA/DPA 
heart [healthy functioning of 
the Annex to Regulation 
2010;8(10):1796
 
1128, 1317, 
 
the heart] 
1924/2006. In order to bear 
2011;9(4):2078 
 
1324, 1325, 510, 
the claim information 
EPA and DHA contribute to the 
688, 1360 
should be given to the 
normal function of the heart 
consumer that the beneficial 
effect is obtained with a 
daily intake of 250mg of 
DHA. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
Fat contributes to the normal 
Fats 
absorption of fat-soluble 
 
 
2011;9(6):2220 670, 
2902 
vitamins 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Fluoride contributes to the 
source of fluoride as 
maintenance of tooth 
referred to in the claim 
2009; 7(9):1212 
 
Fluoride 
mineralisation 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2010;8(10):1797
275, 276, 338, 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
 
4238,  
Fluoride contributes to maintain 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
tooth mineralisation 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of Folate as referred 
Folate can contribute to the 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Folate 
reduction of tiredness and 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2010;8(10):1760
84 
fatigue 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Folate contributes to building 
source of Folate as referred 
amino acids into proteins that 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Folate 
may be used by the body 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2010;8(10):1760
195, 
2881 
 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
Folate contributes to normal amino 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
acid synthesis 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of Folate as referred 
Folate contributes to maternal 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Folate 
tissue growth during 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2009; 
7(9):1213 
2882 
pregnancy 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of Folate as referred 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Folate contributes to normal 
Folate 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2009; 
7(9):1213 
79 
blood formation 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of Folate as referred 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Folate contributes to normal 
Folate 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
2010;8(10):1760
81, 85, 86, 88 
psychological function 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Folate contributes to the 
source of Folate as referred 
normal breakdown of amino 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Folate 
acids (such as homocysteine) 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2009; 
7(9):1213 
80 
 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
Folate contributes to normal 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
homocysteine metabolism 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Folate contributes to the 
source of Folate as referred 
normal function of the immune  to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Folate 
system 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2009; 
7(9):1213 
91 
 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
Folate contributes to a normal 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
function of the immune system 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Folate has a role in the process  source of Folate as referred 
of cell division 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
2009; 7(9):1213 
Folate 
 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
193, 195, 2881 
2010;8(10):1760
Folate contributes to normal cell 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
division 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
Eating foods where the content  
of saturated fat has been 
The claim may be used only 
reduced may help to maintain 
for food where the saturated 
Foods where the 
normal blood cholesterol 
fat content has been reduced 
content of with 
concentrations 
by at least the amount 
saturated fatty 
 
referred to in the claim 
  
2011;9(4):2062 
620, 671, 4332 
Consumption of saturated fat 
acids have been 
increases blood cholesterol 
REDUCED [NAME OF 
reduced  
concentrations; consumption of 
NUTRIENT] as listed in the 
foods with reduced amounts of 
Annex to Regulation 
saturated fat may help to maintain 
1924/2006. 
normal blood cholesterol 
concentrations 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
High sodium intakes increase 
for food which is at least 
blood pressure; consumption 
low in sodium/salt as 
336, 705, 1148, 
Foods with reduced  of foods low or very low in 
referred to in the claim 
 2011;9(6):2237 
1178, 1185, 
amounts of sodium  sodium helps to maintain 
[LOW SODIUM/SALT] as 
1420 
normal blood pressure 
listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
Consumption of lactose in 
amounts exceeding individual 
The Panel considers that no 
tolerances may lead to the 
single condition of use can 
occurrence of symptoms of 
be set because of the great 
lactose intolerance in lactose 
variation in individual 
Foods with reduced  intolerant individuals; 
tolerances to lactose of 
646, 1224, 1238, 
 2011;9(6):2236 
lactose content 
consumption of foods with 
lactose intolerant 
1339 
reduced amounts of lactose 
individuals (EFSA Panel on 
may help to decrease gastro-
Dietetic Products, Nutrition 
intestinal discomfort caused by  and Allergies (NDA), 
lactose intake in lactose 
2010). 
intolerant individuals. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
High intakes of 
fructose may lead to 
In order to bear the claim, 
Consumption of fructose leads 
metabolic 
glucose or sucrose should 
to a lower blood glucose rise 
complications such 
Fructose 
be replaced by fructose in 
2011;9(6):2223 558 
than consumption of sucrose 
as dyslipidaemia, 
sugar-sweetened foods or 
or glucose 
insulin resistance 
beverages.  
and increased 
visceral adiposity. 
Warning of choking 
to be given for 
people with 
Consumption of glucomannan  In order to bear the claim 
swallowing 
helps maintain normal blood 
information should be given  difficulties or when 
cholesterol concentrations 
to the consumer that the 
ingesting with 
2009; 7(9):1258  836, 1560, 3100, 
Glucomannan 
 
beneficial effect is obtained  inadequate fluid 
2010;8(10):1798
3217 
Regular consumption of 
with a daily intake of 4 g of  intake - advice on 
glucomannan helps maintain normal 
blood cholesterol concentrations 
glucomannan. 
taking with plenty 
of water to ensure 
substance reaches 
stomach. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
A daily intake of 130 g of 
Glycaemic carbohydrates 
glycaemic carbohydrates 
Glycaemic 
contribute to the maintenance 
has been estimated to cover   2011;9(6):2226 
603, 
653 
carbohydrates 
of normal brain function 
the glucose requirement of 
the brain. 
Warning of choking 
to be given for 
people with 
In order to bear a claim, 
swallowing 
Consumption of guar gum 
information should be given  difficulties or when 
contributes to the maintenance  to the consumer that the 
ingesting with 
Guar Gum 
2010;8(2):1464 808 
of normal blood cholesterol 
beneficial effect is obtained  inadequate fluid 
levels 
with a daily intake of 10g of  intake - advice on 
guar gum.  
taking with plenty 
of water to ensure 
substance reaches 
stomach. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
Warning of choking 
Consumption of 
to be given for 
Hydroxypropyl 
people with 
In order to bear the claim 
methylcellulose with meals 
swallowing 
information should be given  difficulties or when 
Hydroxypropyl 
contributes to a reduction in 
to the consumer that at least  ingesting with 
methylcellulose 
the blood glucose rise after 
4 g of HPMC should be 
2010;8(10):1739
814 
inadequate fluid 
(HPMC) 
those meals 
consumed per meal when 
 
intake - advice on 
wishing to control blood 
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose 
taking with plenty 
glucose levels.  
contributes to a reduction of the 
of water to ensure 
blood glucose rise after meals 
substance reaches 
stomach. 
Warning of choking 
to be given for 
people with 
In order to bear the claim 
swallowing 
Hydroxypropyl 
information should be given  difficulties or when 
Hydroxypropyl 
methylcellulose contributes to 
to the consumer that the 
ingesting with 
methylcellulose 
2010;8(10):1739
815 
the maintenance of normal 
beneficial effect is obtained  inadequate fluid 
(HPMC) 
blood cholesterol levels 
with a daily intake of at 
intake - advice on 
least 5 g of HPMC.  
taking with plenty 
of water to ensure 
substance reaches 
stomach.  
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
In order to bear the claim, 
sugars should be replaced in 
foods or drinks by xylitol, 
sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol, 
lactitol, isomalt, erythritol, 
sucralose or polydextrose, 
or a combination of them, 
so that foods or drinks 
contain reduced amounts of 
sugars by at least the 
Consumption of foods/drinks 
amount referred to in the 
See Commission 
containing <name of sugar 
claim REDUCED [NAME 
Directive 94/54/EC 
replacer> instead of sugar 
Intense sweeteners 
OF NUTRIENT] as listed in  as amended by 
2011;9(6):2229 4298 
induces a lower blood glucose  the Annex to Regulation 
Council Directive 
rise after meals compared to 
1924/2006. (Section 2.2.3). 
96/21/EC. 
sugar-containing foods/drinks 
 
In the case of D-tagatose 
and isomaltulose, they 
should replace equivalent 
amounts of other sugars in 
the same proportion as 
REDUCED [NAME OF 
NUTRIENT] as listed in the 
Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. (Section 2.2.3). 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
In order bear the claim, 
sugars should be replaced in 
foods or drinks (which 
reduce plaque pH below 
Frequent consumption of 
5.7) by xylitol, sorbitol, 
sugars contributes to tooth 
mannitol, maltitol, lactitol, 
See Commission 
demineralisation. 
isomalt, erythritol, D-
Directive 94/54/EC 
Consumption of foods/drinks 
tagatose, isomaltulose, 
1134, 1167, 
Intense sweeteners 
as amended by 
2011;9(6):2229 
containing <name of sugar 
sucralose or polydextrose, 
1283 
Council Directive 
replacer> instead of sugar may  or a combination of them, in  96/21/EC). 
help decrease tooth 
amounts such that 
demineralisation 
consumption of such foods 
or drinks does not lower 
plaque pH below 5.7 during 
and up to 30 minutes after 
consumption 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Iodine contributes to normal 
source of iodine as referred 
cognitive function 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Iodine 
 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2010;8(10):1800
273 
Iodine contributes to normal 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
cognitive and neurological function 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Iodine contributes to normal 
source of iodine as referred 
functioning of the nervous 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Iodine 
system 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2010;8(10):1800
273 
 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
Iodine contributes to normal 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
cognitive and neurological function 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Iodine contributes to normal 
source of iodine as referred 
release of energy for use in the  to in the claim SOURCE OF 
2009; 7(9):1214 
Iodine 
body 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
274, 402 
 
2010;8(10):1800
AND/OR [NAME OF 
Iodine contributes to normal energy-
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
metabolism 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of iodine as referred 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Iodine contributes to the 
Iodine 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2009; 
7(9):1214 
370 
maintenance of normal skin 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of iodine as referred 
Iodine contributes to the 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
normal production of thyroid 
2009; 7(9):1214 
Iodine 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
274, 1237 
hormones and normal thyroid 
2010;8(10):1800
AND/OR [NAME OF 
function 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of iron as referred to 
Iron can contribute to the 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
Iron 
reduction of tiredness and 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
2010;8(10):1740
255, 374, 2889 
fatigue 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of iron as referred to 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
Iron contributes to normal 
Iron 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2009; 
7(9):1215 
253 
cognitive function 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of iron as referred to 
Iron contributes to normal 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
2009; 7(9):1215 
249, 1589, 374, 
Iron 
formation of red blood cells 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
2010;8(10):1740
2889 
and haemoglobin 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of iron as referred to 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
Iron contributes to normal 
2009; 7(9):1215 
250, 254, 256, 
Iron 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
oxygen transport in the body 
2010;8(10):1740
255 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Iron contributes to normal 
source of iron as referred to 
release of energy for use in the  in the claim SOURCE OF 
2009; 7(9):1215 
Iron 
body 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
251, 1589, 255 
 
2010;8(10):1740
AND/OR [NAME OF 
Iron contributes to normal energy-
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
yielding metabolism 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Iron contributes to the normal 
source of iron as referred to 
function of the immune system  in the claim SOURCE OF 
Iron 
 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
2009; 7(9):1215 
252, 259 
Iron contributes to a normal function 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
of the immune system 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Iron has a role in the process 
source of iron as referred to 
of cell division 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
Iron 
 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2009; 
7(9):1215 
368 
Iron contributes to normal cell 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
division 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
Warning of choking 
In order to bear the claim 
to be given for 
information should be given  people with 
Glucomannan in an energy 
to the consumer that the 
swallowing 
restricted diet contributes to 
beneficial effect is obtained  difficulties or when 
with at least 3 g of 
Konjac mannan 
weight loss 
ingesting with 
glucomannan consumed 
2010;8(10):1798 854, 1556, 3725,  
(glucomannan) 
 
inadequate fluid 
Glucomannan contributes to the 
daily in three doses of at 
intake - advice on 
reduction of body weight in the 
least 1 g each, together with 
context of an energy-restricted diet 
taking with plenty 
1-2 glasses of water, before  of water to ensure 
meals and in the context of 
substance reaches 
an energy-restricted diet.  
stomach. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food supplements, with a 
minimum dose of 4500 FCC 
(Food Chemicals Codex) 
units with instructions to the 
Lactase enzyme improves 
target population to 
lactose digestion in individuals  consume with each lactose 
2009; 7(9):1236 
1697, 1818 
Lactase enzyme 
with lactose maldigestion 
containing meal. 
 
 
2011;9(6):2203 
1974 
Information shall also be 
Lactase enzyme contributes to 
given to the target 
breaking down lactose 
population that tolerance to 
lactose is variable and they 
should seek advice as to the 
role of this substance in 
their diet.  
Lactulose contributes to an 
In order to bear the claim, 
acceleration of intestinal 
information should be given 
to the consumer that at least 
Lactulose 
transit 
 2010;8(10):1806
807 
 
10 g of lactulose per day 
Lactulose contributes to a reduction 
should be consumed in a 
in intestinal transit time 
single serving. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for a food which provides at 
Linoleic acid contributes to 
least 1,5 g of linoleic acid 
maintenance of normal blood 
(LA) per 100 g and per 100 
cholesterol concentrations 
2009; 7(9):1276 
kcal.  
Linoleic acid 
 
 
2011;9(6):2235 
489, 2899 
Information should be given 
Linoleic acid may help to maintain 
 
to the consumer that the 
normal blood cholesterol 
concentrations 
beneficial effect is obtained 
with a daily intake of 10 g 
of LA. 
Live cultures in yoghurt or 
fermented milk improve 
In order to bear the claim, 
lactose digestion of the 
the product should contain 
product in individuals who 
at least 108 CFU live starter 
Live yoghurt 
have difficulty digesting 
microorganisms 
 2010;8(10):1763
1143, 
2976 
cultures 
lactose 
(Lactobacillus delbrueckii 
 
subsp. bulgaricus and 
Live yoghurt cultures in yoghurt 
Streptococcus thermophilus) 
improve lactose digestion in 
per gram.  
individuals with lactose maldigestion
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
L-Tyrosine contributes to 
source of protein as referred 
L-tyrosine 
normal synthesis of 
to in the claim [SOURCE 
 2011;9(6):2270 
1928 
catecholamines 
OF PROTEIN] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of magnesium as 
Magnesium can contribute to a  referred to in the claim 
Magnesium 
reduction of tiredness and 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1807
244 
fatigue 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
Magnesium contributes to 
for food which is at least a 
building amino acids into 
source of magnesium as 
proteins that may be used by 
referred to in the claim 
Magnesium 
the body 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1216 
364 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Magnesium contributes to normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
protein synthesis 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of magnesium as 
referred to in the claim 
Magnesium contributes to 
Magnesium 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1216 
238 
electrolyte balance 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Magnesium contributes to 
source of magnesium as 
normal functioning of the 
referred to in the claim 
Magnesium 
nervous system 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1216 
242 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Magnesium contributes to normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
nerve function 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Magnesium contributes to 
source of magnesium as 
normal muscle function 
referred to in the claim 
2009; 7(9):1216 
Magnesium 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
241, 380, 3083 
Magnesium contributes to normal 
2010;8(10):1807
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
muscle function including the heart 
muscle 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of magnesium as 
referred to in the claim 
Magnesium contributes to 
Magnesium 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1807
245, 
246 
normal psychological function  VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Magnesium contributes to 
source of magnesium as 
normal release of energy for 
referred to in the claim 
Magnesium 
use in the body 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1216 
240, 247, 248 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Magnesium contributes to normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
energy-yielding metabolism 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Magnesium contributes to the 
source of magnesium as 
maintenance of normal bones 
referred to in the claim 
Magnesium 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1216 
239 
Magnesium contributes to the 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
maintenance of normal bone 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of magnesium as 
referred to in the claim 
Magnesium contributes to the 
Magnesium 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1216 
239 
maintenance of normal teeth 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Magnesium has a role in the 
source of magnesium as 
process of cell division 
referred to in the claim 
Magnesium 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1216 
365 
Magnesium contributes to normal 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
cell division 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Manganese contributes to 
source of manganese as 
normal release of energy for 
referred to in the claim 
2009; 7(9):1217 
Manganese 
use in the body 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
311, 405 
 
2010;8(10):1808
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Manganese contributes to normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
energy-yielding metabolism 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Manganese contributes to the 
source of manganese as 
maintenance of normal bones 
referred to in the claim 
Manganese 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1217 
310 
Manganese contributes to the 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
maintenance of normal bone 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of manganese as 
Manganese contributes to the 
referred to in the claim 
Manganese 
normal formation of 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1808
404 
connective tissue 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
 The claim may be used 
Manganese contributes to the 
only for food which is at 
protection of cells from 
least a source of manganese 
oxidative stress 
as referred to in the claim 
Manganese 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1217 
309 
Manganese contributes to the 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
protection of cell constituents from 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
oxidative damage 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
In order to bear the claims, a 
food should contain a 
Substituting one daily meal of 
maximum of 250 
an energy restricted diet with a  kcal/serving and comply 
meal replacement helps to 
with specifications laid 
maintain weight after weight 
down in Directive 96/8/EC 
Meal replacement  loss 
in relation to food products 
 
2010; 8(2):1466 
1418 
for weight control   
under Article 1 (2b) of that 
Substituting one or two daily meals 
Directive. In order to 
with meal replacements helps to 
achieve the claimed effect, 
maintain body weight after weight 
loss 
two meals should be 
substituted with meal 
replacements daily.  
In order to bear the claims, a 
food should contain a 
Substituting two daily meals of  maximum of 250 
an energy restricted diet with 
kcal/serving and comply 
meal replacements helps to 
with specifications laid 
down in Directive 96/8/EC 
Meal replacement  lose weight 
in relation to food products 
 2010; 
8(2):1466 
1417 
for weight control   Substituting two daily meals with 
under Article 1 (2b) of that 
meal replacements in the context of 
Directive. In order to 
energy restricted diets helps to lose 
achieve the claimed effect, 
weight 
two meals should be 
substituted with meal 
replacements daily.  
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
In order to obtain the 
Meat or fish contributes to the  claimed effect, foods 
improvement of iron 
providing at least 50 g of 
absorption when eaten with 
meat or fish should be 
consumed in one serving, 
Meat or fish 
other foods containing iron 
  
2011;9(4):2040 
1223 
 
together with food(s) 
Meat or fish contributes to the 
containing non-haem iron. 
improvement of non-haem iron 
Such amounts can be easily 
absorption 
consumed as part of a 
balanced diet.  
In order to bear the claim, 
information should be given 
to the consumer that the 
Melatonin contributes to the 
beneficial effect is obtained  Daily intake should 
Melatonin 
alleviation of subjective 
with an intake of 0.5mg to 
2010; 8(2):1467 
1953 
not exceed 2mg 
feelings of jet lag 
be taken close to bedtime on 
the first day of travel and on 
the following few days after 
arrival at the destination.  
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
In order to obtain the 
Melatonin helps to 
claimed effect, 1 mg of 
1698, 1780, 
Melatonin 
 2011;9(6):2241 
reduce the time to fall asleep 
melatonin should be 
4080 
consumed close to bedtime. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Molybdenum contributes to 
source of molybdenum as 
normal breakdown of amino 
referred to in the claim 
Molybdenum 
acids  
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1745
313 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Molybdenum contributes to normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
sulphur amino acid metabolism 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
In order to obtain the 
Monacolin K from red yeast 
claimed effect, 10 mg of 
Monascus 
rice contributes to the 
monacolin K from 
purpureous (red 
 2011;9(7):2304 
1648, 
1700 
maintenance of normal blood 
fermented red yeast rice 
yeast rice) 
cholesterol concentrations 
preparations should be 
consumed daily. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of niacin as referred 
Niacin can contribute to the 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Niacin 
reduction of tiredness and 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2010;8(10):1757
47 
fatigue 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Niacin contributes to normal 
source of niacin as referred 
functioning of the nervous 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Niacin 
system 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
2009; 7(9):1224 
44, 53 
 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
Niacin contributes to the normal 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
function of the nervous system 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of niacin as referred 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Niacin contributes to normal 
Niacin 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2010;8(10):1757
55 
psychological function 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Niacin contributes to normal 
source of niacin as referred 
release of energy for use in the  to in the claim SOURCE OF 
2009; 7(9):1224 
Niacin 
body 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
43, 49, 54, 51 
 
2010;8(10):1757
AND/OR [NAME OF 
Niacin contributes to normal energy-
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
yielding metabolism 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of niacin as referred 
Niacin contributes to the 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Niacin 
maintenance of normal 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
2009; 7(9):1224 
45, 52, 4700 
mucous membranes 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of niacin as referred 
to in the claim SOURCE OF 
Niacin contributes to the 
2009; 7(9):1224 
45, 48, 50, 52, 
Niacin 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
maintenance of normal skin 
2010;8(10):1757
4700 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may only be used 
for food which is high in 
Oat and Barley 
Barley grain fibre contributes 
fibre as referred to in the 
 2011;9(6):2249 
819 
grain fibre 
to an increase in faecal bulk 
claim [HIGH FIBRE] as 
listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may only be used 
for food which is high in 
Oat and Barley 
Oat grain fibre contributes to 
fibre as referred to in the 
 2011;9(6):2249 
822 
grain fibre 
an increase in faecal bulk 
claim [HIGH FIBRE] as 
listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
Replacing saturated fats with 
unsaturated fats contributes to 
maintaining normal blood 
cholesterol levels. Oleic acid is  The claim may be used only 
an unsaturated fat. 
for food which is high in 
 
unsaturated fatty acids, as 
 
673, 728, 729, 
Oleic acid 
Consumption of saturated fat 
referred to in the claim 
2011;9(4):2043 
 
1302, 4334 
increases blood cholesterol 
HIGH UNSATURATED 
concentrations; consumption of 
FAT as listed in the Annex 
mono- and/or polyunsaturated fat in 
to Regulation 1924/2006. 
replacement of saturated fat 
contributes to the maintenance of 
normal blood cholesterol 
concentrations 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of Pantothenic acid 
Pantothenic acid can 
as referred to in the claim 
Pantothenic Acid 
contribute to the reduction of 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1758
63 
tiredness and fatigue 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
Pantothenic acid contributes to  The claim may be used only 
normal production and use of 
for food which is at least a 
steroid hormones, vitamin D 
source of Pantothenic acid 
and some neurotransmitters 
as referred to in the claim 
Pantothenic Acid 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1218 
181 
Pantothenic acid contributes to 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
normal synthesis and metabolism of 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
steroid hormones, vitamin D and 
as listed in the Annex to 
some neurotransmitters 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Pantothenic acid contributes to  source of Pantothenic acid 
normal release of energy for 
as referred to in the claim 
56, 59, 60, 64, 
Pantothenic Acid 
use in the body 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1218 
 
171, 172, 208 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Pantothenic acid contributes to 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
normal energy-yielding metabolism 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of Pantothenic acid 
as referred to in the claim 
Pantothenic contributes to 
2009; 7(9):1218 
Pantothenic Acid 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
57, 58 
normal mental performance 
2010;8(10):1758
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
Warning of choking 
to be given for 
people with 
In order to bear the claim 
swallowing 
Consumption of pectins 
information should be given  difficulties or when 
contributes to the maintenance  to the consumer that the 
ingesting with 
Pectins 
2010;8(10):1747
818 
of normal blood cholesterol 
beneficial effect is obtained  inadequate fluid 
levels 
with a daily intake of at 
intake - advice on 
least 6 g of pectins.  
taking with plenty 
of water to ensure 
substance reaches 
stomach. 
Warning of choking 
to be given for 
Consumption of pectins with 
people with 
In order to bear the claim, 
meals contributes to the 
swallowing 
information should be given 
reduction of the blood glucose 
difficulties or when 
to the consumer that at least  ingesting with 
Pectins 
rise after those meals 
10 g of pectins should be 
2010;8(10):1747
786 
 
inadequate fluid 
consumed per meal when 
Consumption of pectins contributes 
intake - advice on 
wishing to control blood 
to the reduction of the blood glucose 
taking with plenty 
rise after meals 
glucose levels.  
of water to ensure 
substance reaches 
stomach. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of phosphorus as 
Phosphorus contributes to 
referred to in the claim 
Phosphorus 
normal function of cell 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1219 
328 
membranes 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Phosphorus contributes to 
source of phosphorus as 
normal release of energy for 
referred to in the claim 
Phosphorus 
use in the body 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1219 
329, 373 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Phosphorus contributes to normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
energy metabolism 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of phosphorus as 
referred to in the claim 
Phosphorus contributes to the 
Phosphorus 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1219 
324, 327 
maintenance of normal bones 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of phosphorus as 
referred to in the claim 
Phosphorus contributes to the 
Phosphorus 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1219 
324, 327 
maintenance of normal teeth 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
In order to bear the claim 
NB coherence with 
549, 550, 567, 
information should be given  NF legislation for 
713, 1234, 1235, 
Plant sterols/stanols contribute  to the consumer that the 
Plant sterols and 
sterols: but can we 
2010;8(10):1813
1466, 1634, 
to the maintenance of normal 
beneficial effect is obtained 
plant stanols 
do something 
2011;9(6):2203 
1984, 2909, 
blood cholesterol  
with a daily intake of at 
different for 
3140 
least 0.8g of plant 
stanols? 
568 
sterols/stanols.  
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
In order to bear this claim 
information should be given 
Consumption of olive oil 
to the consumer that the 
polyphenols contributes to the  beneficial effect is obtained 
protection of blood lipids from  from a daily consumption of 
10g of olive oil. In order to 
1333, 1638, 
Polyphenols in 
oxidative stress. 
bear this claim 10g of olive 
  
2011;9(4):2033 
1639, 1696, 
olive 
 
Consumption of olive oil 
oil must contain at least 5 
2865 
polyphenols contributes to the 
mg of hydroxytyrosol and 
protection of blood lipids from 
its derivatives (e.g. 
oxidative damage. 
oleuropein complex and 
tyrosol).  
 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Potassium contributes to 
source of Potassium as 
normal functioning of the 
referred to in the claim 
Potassium 
nervous system 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010; 
8(2):1469 
386 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Potassium contributes to normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
muscular and neurological function 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Potassium contributes to 
source of Potassium as 
normal muscular function 
referred to in the claim 
Potassium 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010; 
8(2):1469 
320 
Potassium contributes to normal 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
muscular and neurological function 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Potassium contributes to the 
source of Potassium as 
maintenance of normal blood 
referred to in the claim 
Potassium 
pressure 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010; 
8(2):1469 
321 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Potassium helps maintain normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
blood pressure 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
Protein contributes to a growth  for food which is at least a 
in muscle mass 
source of Protein as referred 
415, 417, 593, 
2010;8(10):1811
Protein 
 
to in the claim SOURCE OF   
594, 595, 715 
2011;9(6):2203 
Protein contributes to the growth or 
[PROTEIN] as listed in the 
1398 
maintenance of muscle mass 
Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
Protein contributes to the 
for food which is at least a 
maintenance of muscle mass 
source of Protein as referred 
415, 417, 593, 
2010;8(10):1811
Protein 
 
to in the claim SOURCE OF   
594, 595, 715 
2011;9(6):2203 
Protein contributes to the growth or 
[PROTEIN]  as listed in the 
1398 
maintenance of muscle mass 
Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of Protein as referred 
Protein contributes to the 
2010;8(10):1811
416 
Protein 
to in the claim SOURCE OF   
maintenance of normal bones  
2011;9(6):2203 
4704 
[PROTEIN]  as listed in the 
Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
Replacing saturated fats with 
unsaturated fats contributes to 
maintaining normal blood 
cholesterol levels. [MUFA and  The claim may be used only 
for food which is high in 
[Replacement of 
PUFA are unsaturated fats] 
621, 1190, 1203, 
unsaturated fatty acids, as 
saturated fatty 
 
2011;9(4):2069 
2906, 2910, 
referred to in the claim 
 
acids by] MUFA 
Consumption of saturated fat 
2011;9(6):2203 
3065 
increases blood cholesterol 
HIGH UNSATURATED 
and/or PUFA 
concentrations; consumption of 
674, 4335 
FAT as listed in the Annex 
mono- and/or polyunsaturated fat in 
to Regulation 1924/2006. 
replacement of saturated fat 
contributes to the maintenance of 
normal blood cholesterol 
concentrations 
Replacing digestible starches 
with resistant starch at meals 
In order to bear the claim, 
contributes to a reduction in 
high carbohydrate baked 
the blood glucose rise after 
foods should contain at least 
Resistant starch 
those meals. 
14 % of total starch as 
 2011;9(4):2024 
681 
 
resistant starch, in 
Replacing digestible starch with 
replacement to digestible 
resistant starch induces a lower blood  starch.  
glucose rise after a meal 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of riboflavin as 
Riboflavin can contribute to 
referred to in the claim 
Riboflavin (B2) 
the reduction of tiredness and 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1814
41 
fatigue 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
Riboflavin contributes to 
for food which is at least a 
normal functioning of the 
source of riboflavin as 
nervous system 
referred to in the claim 
Riboflavin (B2) 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1814
213 
Riboflavin contributes to the 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
maintenance of the normal function 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
of the nervous system 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Riboflavin contributes to 
source of riboflavin as 
normal release of energy for 
referred to in the claim 
Riboflavin (B2) 
use in the body 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2010;8(10):1814
29, 35, 36, 42 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Riboflavin contributes to normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
energy-yielding metabolism 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of riboflavin as 
Riboflavin contributes to the 
referred to in the claim 
Riboflavin (B2) 
maintenance of normal 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1814
31 
mucous membranes 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
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Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
Riboflavin contributes to the 
for food which is at least a 
maintenance of normal red 
source of riboflavin as 
blood cells 
referred to in the claim 
Riboflavin (B2) 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1814
40 
Riboflavin contributes to the 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
protection of cell constituents from 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
oxidative damage 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of riboflavin as 
referred to in the claim 
Riboflavin contributes to the 
Riboflavin (B2) 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1814
31, 
33 
maintenance of normal skin 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of riboflavin as 
referred to in the claim 
Riboflavin contributes to the 
Riboflavin (B2) 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1814
39 
maintenance of normal vision 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of riboflavin as 
referred to in the claim 
Riboflavin contributes to the 
Riboflavin (B2) 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1814
30, 
37 
normal use of iron in the body  VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of riboflavin as 
Riboflavin contributes to the 
referred to in the claim 
Riboflavin (B2) 
protection of cells from 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1814
207 
oxidative stress 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may only be used 
for food which is high in 
Rye fibre contributes to 
fibre as referred to in the 
Rye fibre 
 2011;9(6):2258 
825 
normal bowel function 
claim [HIGH FIBRE] as 
listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of selenium as 
referred to in the claim 
Selenium contributes to 
Selenium 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1220 
396 
normal spermatogenesis 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of selenium as 
referred to in the claim 
Selenium contributes to the 
Selenium 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1727
281 
maintenance of normal hair 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of selenium as 
referred to in the claim 
Selenium contributes to the 
Selenium 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1727
281 
maintenance of normal nails 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of selenium as 
Selenium contributes to the 
referred to in the claim 
2009; 7(9):1220 
Selenium 
normal function of the immune  SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
278, 1750 
2010;8(10):1727
system 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Selenium contributes to the 
source of selenium as 
279, 282, 286, 
normal thyroid function 
referred to in the claim 
2010;8(10):1727 410, 1289, 1290, 
Selenium 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1220 
1291, 1292, 
Selenium contributes to normal 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
1293 
thyroid function 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
Selenium contributes to the 
for food which is at least a 
protection of cells from 
source of selenium as 
277, 283, 286, 
oxidative stress 
referred to in the claim 
2009; 7(9):1220 
1289, 1290, 
Selenium 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2010;8(10):1727
1291, 1293, 
Selenium contributes to the 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
1751, 410, 1292 
protection of cell constituents from 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
oxidative damage 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
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substance, food or 
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claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The Panel notes that there is no 
evidence of deficiency of sodium 
leading to impaired muscle function 
in the general population in the EU. 
The Panel also notes that a dietary 
reference value has not been 
established for sodium, albeit it is 
suggested that an intake of 25 
mmol/day (575 mg/day) could be 
set as an average requirement and 
the acceptable range of intake for 
adults should be from 25 to 150 
mmol/day (575 to 3,450 mg/day) 
(SCF, 1993). No Upper Tolerable 
Sodium contributes to the 
Intake Levels (ULs) have been set 
Sodium 
maintenance of normal muscle  for sodium from dietary sources in 
 
2011;9(6):2260 359 
function 
children, adolescents or adults. The 
current intake levels of sodium as 
sodium chloride have been 
associated directly with a greater 
likelihood of increased blood 
pressure, which in turn has been 
directly related to the development 
of cardiovascular and renal 
diseases. For these reasons, national 
and international bodies have set 
targets for a reduction in dietary 
sodium intakes (EFSA, 2005; 
EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products 
Nutrition and Allergies (NDA), 
2011). 
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number in the 
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Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
In order to bear the claim, 
the chewing gum should 
comply with the conditions 
of use for the nutrition claim 
[SUGARS FREE] as listed 
2009; 7(9):1271 
Sugar-free chewing  Sugar-free chewing gum helps  in the Annex to Regulation 
1151, 1154 
 
2011;9(4):2072 
gum 
maintain tooth mineralization 
1924/2006. 
486, 562, 1181 
2011;9(6):2266 
Information to the consumer 
that the beneficial effect is 
obtained with chewing, for 
at least 20 minutes, after 
eating or drinking. 
The claim may be used only 
for chewing gum which 
complies with the 
conditions of use for the 
nutrition claim [SUGARS 
FREE] as listed in the 
2009; 7(9):1271 
Sugar-free chewing  Sugar-free chewing gum helps  Annex to Regulation 
1150 
 
2011;6(6):2266 
gum 
neutralise plaque acids 
1924/2006. Information 
485 
 
should be given to the 
consumer that the beneficial 
effect is obtained with 
chewing, for at least 20 
minutes, after eating or 
drinking. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for chewing gum which 
complies with the 
conditions of use for the 
nutrition claim [SUGARS 
FREE] as listed in the 
Sugar-free chewing  Sugar-free chewing gum may 
Annex to Regulation 
 2009; 
7(9):1271 
1240 
gum 
reduce oral dryness 
1924/2006. 
Information to the consumer 
that the beneficial effect is 
obtained with use of the 
chewing gum whenever the 
mouth feels dry. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for chewing gum which 
complies with the 
conditions of use for the 
nutrition claim [SUGARS 
FREE] as listed in the 
Sugar-free chewing gum with 
Annex to Regulation 
Sugar-free chewing  carbamide neutralises plaque 
1924/2006. 
gum with 
acids more effectively than 
In order to bear the claim 
 2011;9(4):2071 
1153 
carbamide 
sugar-free chewing gums 
each piece of sugar-free 
without carbamide 
chewing gum should 
contain at least 20 mg 
carbamide. Information to 
the consumer that gum 
should be chewed for at 
least 20 minutes after eating 
or drinking. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of thiamin as 
referred to in the claim 
Thiamin contributes to normal 
Thiamin 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1755
205 
psychological function 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Thiamine contributes to 
source of thiamin as 
normal functioning of the 
referred to in the claim 
Thiamin 
nervous system 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1222 
22, 27 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Thiamine contributes to the normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
function of the nervous system 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Thiamine contributes to 
source of thiamin as 
normal release of energy for 
referred to in the claim 
Thiamin 
use in the body 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1222 
21, 24, 28 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Thiamine contributes to normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
energy-yielding metabolism 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of thiamin as 
referred to in the claim 
Thiamine contributes to the 
Thiamin 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1222 
20 
normal function of the heart 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
In order to bear the claim, a 
diet should comply with the 
specifications and 
Replacing the usual diet with a 
Very low calorie 
conditions of use laid down 
very low calorie diet helps to 
 
2011;9(6):2271 1410 
diets, VLCD 
in CODEX STAN 203-
lose weight 
1995. The target population 
is obese adults who wish to 
reduce their body weight. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Vitamin A contributes to 
source of vitamin A as 
normal use of iron in the body  referred to in the claim 
Vitamin A 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1221 
206 
Vitamin A contributes to normal iron  VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
metabolism 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin A as 
Vitamin A contributes to the 
referred to in the claim 
2009; 7(9):1221 
Vitamin A 
maintenance of normal 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
15, 4702 
2010;8(10):1754
mucous membranes 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin A as 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin A contributes to the 
2009; 7(9):1221 
15, 17, 4660, 
Vitamin A 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
maintenance of normal skin 
2010;8(10):1754
4702 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin A as 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin A contributes to the 
2009; 7(9):1221 
Vitamin A 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
16, 4239, 4701 
maintenance of normal vision 
2010;8(10):1754
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Vitamin A contributes to the 
source of vitamin A as 
normal function of the immune  referred to in the claim 
2009; 7(9):1222 
Vitamin A 
system 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
14, 200, 1462 
 
2011;9(4):2021 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Vitamin A contributes to a normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
function of the immune system 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Vitamin A has a role in the 
source of vitamin A as 
process of cell specialisation 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin A 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1221 
14 
Vitamin A contributes to normal cell 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
differentiation 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin B12 as 
Vitamin B12 can contribute to  referred to in the claim 
Vitamin B12 
the reduction of tiredness and 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):4114
108 
fatigue 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
Vitamin B12 contributes to 
for food which is at least a 
normal functioning of the 
source of vitamin B12 as 
nervous system 
referred to in the claim 
95, 97, 98, 100, 
Vitamin B12 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):4114
102, 109 
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
neurological and psychological 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
functions 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin B12 as 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin B12 contributes to 
95, 97, 98, 100, 
Vitamin B12 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):4114
normal psychological function 
102, 109 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin B12 as 
Vitamin B12 contributes to 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin B12 
normal red blood cell 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1223 
92, 101 
formation 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Vitamin B12 contributes to 
source of vitamin B12 as 
normal release of energy for 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin B12 
use in the body 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1223 
99, 190 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
energy metabolism 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Vitamin B12 contributes to the  source of vitamin B12 as 
normal breakdown of amino 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin B12 
acids (such as homocysteine) 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2010;8(10):4114
96, 103, 106 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
homocysteine metabolism 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Vitamin B12 contributes to the  source of vitamin B12 as 
normal function of the immune  referred to in the claim 
Vitamin B12 
system 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1223 
107 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Vitamin B12 contributes to a normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
function of the immune system 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
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Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Vitamin B12 has a role in the 
source of vitamin B12 as 
process of cell division 
referred to in the claim 
2009; 7(9):1223 
Vitamin B12 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
93, 212 
2010;8(10):1756
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
cell division 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin B6 as 
Vitamin B6 can contribute to 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin B6 
the reduction of tiredness and 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1759
78 
fatigue 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
Vitamin B6 contributes to 
for food which is at least a 
normal  
source of vitamin B6 as 
formation of amino acids (such  referred to in the claim 
Vitamin B6 
as cysteine) 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1759
4283 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
cysteine synthesis 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Vitamin B6 contributes to 
source of vitamin B6 as 
normal functioning of the 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin B6 
nervous system 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1225 
66 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal  [NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
function of the nervous system 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin B6 as 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin B6 contributes to 
Vitamin B6 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1759
77 
normal psychological function  VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin B6 as 
Vitamin B6 contributes to 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin B6 
normal red blood cell 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1225 
67, 72, 186 
formation 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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number in the 
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Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Vitamin B6 contributes to 
source of vitamin B6 as 
normal release of energy for 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin B6 
use in the body 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1759
75, 
214 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
energy-yielding metabolism 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
Vitamin B6 contributes to 
for food which is at least a 
normal use of protein and 
source of vitamin B6 as 
simultaneous release of 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin B6 
glucose stored in the body 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1225 
65, 70, 71 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
protein and glycogen metabolism 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Vitamin B6 contributes to the 
source of vitamin B6 as 
normal breakdown of amino 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin B6 
acids (such as homocysteine) 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2010;8(10):1759
73, 76, 199 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
homocysteine metabolism 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Vitamin B6 contributes to the 
source of vitamin B6 as 
normal function of the immune  referred to in the claim 
Vitamin B6 
system 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1225 
68 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
function of the immune system 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin B6 as 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin B6 contributes to the 
Vitamin B6 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1225 
69 
regulation of hormonal activity VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin C as 
Vitamin C can contribute to 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin C 
the reduction of tiredness and 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1815
139, 
2622 
fatigue 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which contains at 
least 200 mg vitamin C with 
Vitamin C contributes to 
information to the consumer 
maintain the normal function 
that the beneficial effect is 
Vitamin C 
of the immune system during 
 2009; 
7(9):1226 
144 
obtained with a daily intake 
and after intense physical 
of at least 200 mg in 
exercise 
addition to the 
recommended daily intake 
of vitamin C. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin C as 
Vitamin C contributes to 
referred to in the claim 
normal collagen formation for 
Vitamin C 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1226 
130, 131, 149 
the normal function of blood 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
vessels 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin C as 
Vitamin C contributes to 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin C 
normal collagen formation for  SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1226 
131, 149 
the normal function of bones 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin C as 
Vitamin C contributes to 
referred to in the claim 
normal collagen formation for 
Vitamin C 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1226 
131, 149 
the normal function of 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
cartilage 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin C as 
Vitamin C contributes to 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin C 
normal collagen formation for  SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1226 
131, 136, 149 
the normal function of gums 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin C as 
Vitamin C contributes to 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin C 
normal collagen formation for  SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1226 
131, 137, 149 
the normal function of skin 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin C as 
Vitamin C contributes to 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin C 
normal collagen formation for  SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1226 
131, 149 
the normal function of teeth 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Vitamin C contributes to 
source of vitamin C as 
normal functioning of the 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin C 
nervous system 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1226 
133 
 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Vitamin C contributes to the normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
function of the nervous system 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin C as 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin C contributes to 
Vitamin C 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1815
140 
normal psychological function  VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Vitamin C contributes to 
source of vitamin C as 
normal release of energy for 
referred to in the claim 
2009; 7(9):1226 
Vitamin C 
use in the body 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
135, 2334, 3196 
 
2010;8(10):1815
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Vitamin C contributes to normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
energy-yielding metabolism 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
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Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Vitamin C contributes to the 
source of vitamin C as 
normal function of the immune  referred to in the claim 
2009; 7(9):1226 
Vitamin C 
system 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
134, 4321 
 
2010;8(10):1815
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
Vitamin C contributes to a normal 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
function of the immune system 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
Vitamin C contributes to the 
for food which is at least a 
protection of cells from 
source of vitamin C as 
oxidative stress 
referred to in the claim 
2009; 7(9):1226 
129, 138, 143, 
Vitamin C 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2010;8(10):1815
148, 3331 
Vitamin C contributes to the 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
protection of cell constituents from 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
oxidative damage 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
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Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin C as 
Vitamin C contributes to the 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin C 
regeneration of the reduced 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010;8(10):1815
202 
form of vitamin E 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Vitamin C increases iron 
source of vitamin C as 
absorption 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin C 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1226 
132, 147 
Vitamin C increases non-haem iron 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
absorption 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
Vitamin D contributes to 
for food which is at least a 
normal absorption/utilisation 
source of vitamin D as 
of calcium and phosphorus 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin D 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1227 
152 
Vitamin D contributes to normal 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
absorption/utilisation of calcium and 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
phosphorus and maintenance of 
normal blood calcium concentrations  as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
Vitamin D contributes to 
for food which is at least a 
normal blood calcium and 
source of vitamin D as 
phosphorus concentrations 
referred to in the claim 
2009; 7(9):1227 
157 
Vitamin D 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
Vitamin D contributes to normal 
2011;9(6):2203 
215 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
absorption/utilisation of calcium and 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
phosphorus and maintenance of 
normal blood calcium concentrations  as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin D as 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin D contributes to the 
150, 151, 158, 
Vitamin D 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1227 
maintenance of normal bones 
350 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin D as 
Vitamin D contributes to the 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin D 
maintenance of normal muscle  SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2010; 
8(2):1468 
155 
function 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
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Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin D as 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin D contributes to the 
Vitamin D 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7(9):1227 
151, 158 
maintenance of normal teeth 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
Vitamin D contributes to the 
for food which is at least a 
normal function of the immune  source of vitamin D as 
system 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin D 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2010; 8(2):1468 
154, 159 
Vitamin D contributes to the normal 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
function of the immune system and 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
healthy inflammatory response 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Vitamin D has a role in the 
source of vitamin D as 
process of cell division 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin D 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 2009; 
7(9):1227 
153 
Vitamin D contributes to normal cell 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
division 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
Vitamin E contributes to the 
for food which is at least a 
protection of cells from 
source of vitamin E as 
oxidative stress 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin E 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2010;8(10):1816
160, 162, 1947 
Vitamin E contributes to the 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
protection of cell constituents from 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
oxidative damage 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
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Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Vitamin K contributes to 
source of vitamin K as 
normal blood clotting 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin K 
 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7 (9):1228
124, 126 
Vitamin K contributes to normal 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
blood coagulation 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of vitamin K as 
referred to in the claim 
Vitamin K contributes to the 
123, 127, 128, 
Vitamin K 
SOURCE OF [NAME OF 
 
2009; 7 (9):1228
maintenance of normal bones 
2879 
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR 
[NAME OF MINERAL/S] 
as listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
Walnuts contribute to the 
improvement of the elasticity 
Information to the consumer 
of blood vessels 
that beneficial effect may be 
Walnuts 
 
  
2011;9(4):2074 
1155, 1157 
obtained with a daily intake 
Walnuts contribute to the 
of 30 g of walnuts.  
improvement of endothelium-
dependent vasodilation 
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number in the 
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Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
Information should be given 
Water contributes to the 
to the consumer that in 
maintenance of normal 
order to obtain the claimed 
1102, 1209, 
Water 
  
2011;9(4):2075 
physical and cognitive 
effect, at least 2.0 L of 
1294, 1331 
functions 
water should be consumed 
per day.  
Water contributes to the 
Information should be given 
maintenance of normal 
to the consumer that in 
regulation of the body's 
order to obtain the claimed 
Water 
temperature 
  
2011;9(4):2075 
1208 
effect, at least 2.0 L of 
 
water should be consumed 
Water contributes to the maintenance  per day.  
of normal thermoregulation. 
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number in the 
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Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may only be used 
for food which is high in 
fibre as referred to in the 
claim HIGH FIBRE as 
Wheat bran fibre contributes to  listed in the Annex to 
an acceleration of intestinal 
Regulation 1924/2006. In 
2010;8(10):1817
828, 839, 3067, 
Wheat bran fibre 
transit 
order to bear the claim 
 
 
 
4699 
information should be given 
Wheat bran fibre contributes to a 
to the consumer that the 
reduction in intestinal transit time 
claimed effect is obtained 
with a daily intake of at 
least 10g of wheat bran 
fibre. 
The claim may only be used 
for food which is high in 
Wheat bran fibre contributes to  fibre as referred to in the 
Wheat bran fibre 
  
2010;8(10):1817
3066 
an increase in faecal bulk 
claim HIGH FIBRE as 
listed in the Annex to 
Regulation 1924/2006. 
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of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
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substance, food or 
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claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
In order to bear the claim, 
sugars should be replaced in 
foods or drinks by xylitol, 
Consumption of foods/drinks 
sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol, 
containing <name of sugar 
xylitol, sorbitol, 
lactitol, isomalt, erythritol, 
replacer> instead of sugar* as 
mannitol, maltitol, 
sucralose or polydextrose, 
part of a meal induces a lower 
lactitol, isomalt, 
or a combination of them, 
blood glucose rise after meals 
erythritol, D-
so that foods or drinks 
compared to sugar-containing 
tagatose, 
contain reduced amounts of 
foods/drinks 
 See Commission 
isomaltulose, 
sugars by at least the 
617, 619, 669, 
 
Directive 94/54/EC 
sucralose and 
amount referred to in the 
1590, 1762, 
* In the case of D-tagatose and 
as amended by 
2011;9(4):2076 
polydextrose 
claim REDUCED [NAME 
2903, 2908, 
isomaltulose this should read 
Council Directive 
 
OF NUTRIENT] as listed in 
2920 
"other sugars" 
96/21/EC. 
[Other than D-
the Annex to Regulation 
 
tagatose and 
1924/2006. (Section 2.2.3). 
Consumption of foods/drinks 
isomaltulose these  containing <name of sugar replacer>   
can be called sugar  instead of sugar induces a lower 
In the case of D-tagatose 
replacers] 
blood glucose rise after meals 
and isomaltulose, they 
compared to sugar-containing 
should replace equivalent 
foods/drinks 
amounts of other sugars in 
the same proportion as 
REDUCED 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
Frequent consumption of 
sugars contributes to tooth 
In order bear the claim, 
sugars should be replaced in 
xylitol, sorbitol, 
demineralisation. 
foods or drinks (which 
mannitol, maltitol,  Consumption of foods/drinks 
reduce plaque pH below 
lactitol, isomalt, 
containing <name of sugar 
5.7) by xylitol, sorbitol, 
erythritol, D-
replacer> instead of sugar* 
mannitol, maltitol, lactitol, 
tagatose, 
may help decrease tooth 
 See Commission 
isomalt, erythritol, D-
463, 464, 563, 
isomaltulose, 
demineralisation 
Directive 94/54/EC 
tagatose, isomaltulose, 
618, 647, 1182, 
sucralose and 
* In the case of D-tagatose and 
as amended by 
2011;9(4):2076 
sucralose or polydextrose, 
1591, 2907, 
polydextrose 
isomaltulose this should read 
Council Directive 
or a combination of them, in 
2921, 4300 
[Other than D-
"other sugars" 
96/21/EC). 
amounts such that 
tagatose and 
 
Frequent consumption of sugars 
consumption of such foods 
isomaltulose these  contributes to tooth demineralisation.  or drinks does not lower 
can be called sugar  Consumption of foods/drinks 
plaque pH below 5.7 during 
replacers] 
containing <name of sugar replacer> 
instead of sugar may help maintain 
and up to 30 minutes after 
tooth mineralisation by decreasing 
consumption. 
tooth demineralisation 
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Relevant entry 
restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Zinc contributes to building 
source of zinc as referred to 
amino acids into proteins that 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
Zinc 
may be used by the body 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2010;8(10):1819
293, 
4293 
 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
Zinc contributes to normal protein 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
synthesis 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Zinc contributes to normal 
source of zinc as referred to 
balance of acids and alkali 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
Zinc 
(base) in the body 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2009; 
7(9):1229 
360 
 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
Zinc contributes to normal acid-base 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
metabolism 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of zinc as referred to 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
Zinc contributes to normal 
Zinc 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2009; 
7(9):1229 
296 
cognitive function 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of zinc as referred to 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
Zinc contributes to normal 
Zinc 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
2009; 7(9):1229 
297, 300 
fertility and reproduction 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Zinc contributes to normal 
source of zinc as referred to 
production of DNA  
in the claim SOURCE OF 
Zinc 
 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
2010;8(10):1819
292, 293, 1759 
Zinc contributes to normal DNA 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
synthesis and cell division 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Zinc contributes to normal use  source of zinc as referred to 
of carbohydrates in the body 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
Zinc 
 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2010;8(10):1819
382 
Zinc contributes to normal 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
carbohydrate metabolism 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Zinc contributes to normal use  source of zinc as referred to 
of fatty acids in the body 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
Zinc 
 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2009; 
7(9):1229 
302 
Zinc contributes to normal 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
macronutrient metabolism 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Zinc contributes to normal use  source of zinc as referred to 
of macronutrients in the body 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
Zinc 
 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2010;8(10):1819
2890 
Zinc contributes to normal 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
macronutrient metabolism 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Zinc contributes to normal use  source of zinc as referred to 
of vitamin A in the body 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
Zinc 
 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2009; 
7(9):1229 
361 
Zinc contributes to normal 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
metabolism of vitamin A 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Zinc contributes to the 
source of zinc as referred to 
maintenance of normal bones 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
Zinc 
 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
2009; 7(9):1229 
295, 1756 
Zinc contributes to maintenance of 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
normal bone 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of zinc as referred to 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
Zinc contributes to the 
Zinc 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2010;8(10):1819
412 
maintenance of normal hair 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of zinc as referred to 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
Zinc contributes to the 
Zinc 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2010;8(10):1819
412 
maintenance of normal nails 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of zinc as referred to 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
Zinc contributes to the 
Zinc 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2010;8(10):1819
293 
maintenance of normal skin 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
source of zinc as referred to 
Zinc contributes to the 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
maintenance of normal 
Zinc 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2010;8(10):1819
301 
testosterone concentrations in 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
the blood 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Zinc contributes to the 
source of zinc as referred to 
maintenance of normal vision 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
Zinc 
 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 2009; 
7(9):1229 
361 
Zinc contributes to maintenance of 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
normal vision 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Zinc contributes to the normal  source of zinc as referred to 
function of the immune system  in the claim SOURCE OF 
Zinc 
 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
2009; 7(9):1229 
291, 1757 
Zinc contributes to a normal function  AND/OR [NAME OF 
of the immune system 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
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restrictions of use 
number in the 
Nutrient, 
Conditions of use of the 
of the food and/or 
EFSA Journal 
Consolidated 
substance, food or 
Claim 
claim 
additional 
number 
List submitted 
food category 
statement or 
to EFSA for its 
warning 
assessment 
The claim may be used only 
for food which is at least a 
Zinc contributes to the normal  source of zinc as referred to 
process of cell division 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
Zinc 
 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
2009; 7(9):1229 
292, 293, 1759 
Zinc contributes to normal DNA 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
synthesis and cell division 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
The claim may be used only 
Zinc contributes to the 
for food which is at least a 
protection of cells from 
source of zinc as referred to 
oxidative stress 
in the claim SOURCE OF 
Zinc 
 
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] 
 
2009; 7(9):1229 
294, 1758 
Zinc contributes to the protection of 
AND/OR [NAME OF 
cell constituents from oxidative 
MINERAL/S] as listed in 
damage 
the Annex to Regulation 
1924/2006. 
 
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