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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
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
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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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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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
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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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
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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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 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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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 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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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 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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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 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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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
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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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 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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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
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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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
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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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
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
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substance, food or
Claim
claim
additional
number
List submitted
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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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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
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
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Nutrient,
Conditions of use of the
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
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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restrictions of use
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Nutrient,
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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restrictions of use
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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
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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Nutrient,
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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
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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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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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
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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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
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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 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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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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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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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
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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 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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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
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
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
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
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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
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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EFSA Journal
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Claim
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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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,
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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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 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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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 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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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
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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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 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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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 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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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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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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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
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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
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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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 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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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
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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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 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
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
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
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 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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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
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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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 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
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,
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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]
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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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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 zinc as referred to
in the claim SOURCE OF
Zinc contributes to the
Zinc
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S]
2010;8(10):1819
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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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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
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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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
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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