EU Regulation Label Ingredients

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►B COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 432/2012

of 16 May 2012
establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods, other than those referring to the
reduction of disease risk and to children’s development and health
(Text with EEA relevance)
(OJ L 136, 25.5.2012, p. 1)
Amended by:
Official Journal
No page date
►M1 Commission Regulation (EU) No 536/2013 of 11 June 2013 L 160 4 12.6.2013
►M2 Commission Regulation (EU) No 851/2013 of 3 September 2013 L 235 3 4.9.2013
►M3 Commission Regulation (EU) No 1018/2013 of 23 October 2013 L 282 43 24.10.2013
►M4 Commission Regulation (EU) No 40/2014 of 17 January 2014 L 14 8 18.1.2014
►M5 Commission Regulation (EU) No 274/2014 of 14 March 2014 L 83 1 20.3.2014
►M6 Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/7 of 6 January 2015 L 3 3 7.1.2015
►M7 Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/539 of 31 March 2015 L 88 7 1.4.2015
►M8 Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/2314 of 7 December 2015 L 328 46 12.12.2015
►M9 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/854 of 30 May 2016 L 142 5 31.5.2016
►M10 Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/1413 of 24 August 2016 L 230 8 25.8.2016
►M11 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/672 of 7 April 2017 L 97 24 8.4.2017
►M13 Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1407 of 1 August 2017 L 201 1 2.8.2017
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▼B
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 432/2012
of 16 May 2012
establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods, other
than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to
children’s development and health
(Text with EEA relevance)
Article 1
Permitted health claims
1. The list of health claims which may be made on foods, as referred

to in Article 13(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, is set out in the
Annex to this Regulation.
2. Health claims referred to in paragraph 1 may be made on foods in
compliance with the conditions set out in the Annex.
Article 2
Entry into force and application
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following
that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
It shall apply from 14 December 2012.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in
all Member States.
▼B
ANNEX
LIST OF PERMITTED HEALTH CLAIMS
Relevant entry
Conditions and/or restrictions of number in the
Nutrient, substance, food EFSA Journal
Claim Conditions of use of the claim use of the food and/or additional Consolidated List
or food category number
statement or warning submitted to EFSA
for its assessment
Activated charcoal Activated charcoal contrib- The claim may be used only for food which contains 1 g of 2011;9(4):2049 1938
utes to reducing excessive activated charcoal per quantified portion. In order to bear the
flatulence after eating claim information shall be given to the consumer that the
beneficial effect is obtained with 1 g which should be taken
at least 30 minutes before and 1 g shortly after the meal.
▼M1
Alpha-cyclodextrin Consumption of alpha-cyclo The claim may be used for food which contains at least 5 g of 2012; 10(6):2713 2926
dextrin as part of a starch- alpha-cyclodextrin per 50 g of starch in a quantified portion as
containing meal contributes to part of the meal. In order to bear the claim information shall
the reduction of the blood be given to the consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained
glucose rise after that meal by consuming the alpha-cyclodextrin as part of the meal.
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▼B
Alpha-linolenic acid ALA contributes to the main The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1252 493, 568
(ALA) tenance of normal blood of ALA as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF OMEGA-3 2011;9(6):2203
cholesterol levels FATTY ACIDS as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No
1924/2006.
Information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial
effect is obtained with a daily intake of 2 g of ALA.
Arabinoxylan produced Consumption of arabinoxylan as The claim may be used only for food which contains at least 2011;9(6):2205 830
from wheat endosperm part of a meal contributes to a 8 g of arabinoxylan (AX)-rich fibre produced from wheat
reduction of the blood glucose endosperm (at least 60 % AX by weight) per 100 g of
rise after that meal available carbohydrates in a quantified portion as part of the
meal. In order to bear the claim information shall be given to
the consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained by
consuming the arabinoxylan (AX)-rich fibre produced from
wheat endosperm as part of the meal.
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Barley grain fibre Barley grain fibre contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is high in that 2011;9(6):2249 819
an increase in faecal bulk fibre as referred to in the claim HIGH FIBRE as listed in the
Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
Beta-glucans Beta-glucans contribute to the The claim may be used only for food which contains at least 2009; 7(9):1254 754, 755, 757,
maintenance of normal blood 1 g of beta-glucans from oats, oat bran, barley, barley bran, or 2011;9(6):2207 801, 1465, 2934
cholesterol levels from mixtures of these sources per quantified portion. In order 1236, 1299
to bear the claim information shall be given to the consumer
that the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g
of beta-glucans from oats, oat bran, barley, barley bran, or
from mixtures of these beta-glucans.
Beta-glucans from oats Consumption of beta-glucans The claim may be used only for food which contains at least 2011;9(6):2207 821, 824
and barley from oats or barley as part of 4 g of beta-glucans from oats or barley for each 30 g of
a meal contributes to the available carbohydrates in a quantified portion as part of the
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reduction of the blood glucose meal. In order to bear the claim information shall be given to
rise after that meal the consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained by
consuming the beta-glucans from oats or barley as part of
the meal.
Betaine Betaine contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which contains at least In order to bear the claim 2011;9(4):2052 4325
homocysteine metabolism 500 mg of betaine per quantified portion. In order to bear the information shall be given to
claim information shall be given to the consumer that the the consumer that a daily
beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 1,5 g of intake in excess of 4 g may
betaine. significantly increase blood
cholesterol levels.
Biotin Biotin contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1209 114, 117
energy-yielding metabolism of biotin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in
the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Biotin Biotin contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1209 116
functioning of the nervous of biotin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
system VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in
Biotin Biotin contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1209 113, 114, 117,
macronutrient metabolism of biotin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF 2010;8(10):1728 4661
Biotin Biotin contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1728 120
psychological function of biotin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
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Biotin Biotin contributes to the main The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1209 118, 121, 2876
tenance of normal hair of biotin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF 2010;8(10):1728
Biotin Biotin contributes to the main The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1209 115
tenance of normal mucous of biotin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
membranes VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Biotin Biotin contributes to the main The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1209 115, 121
tenance of normal skin of biotin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF 2010;8(10):1728
Calcium Calcium contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1210 230, 236
blood clotting of calcium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
Calcium Calcium contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1210 234
energy-yielding metabolism of calcium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
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Calcium Calcium contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1210 226, 230, 235
muscle function of calcium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
Calcium Calcium contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1210 227, 230, 235
neurotransmission of calcium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
Calcium Calcium contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1210 355
normal function of digestive of calcium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
enzymes OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Calcium Calcium has a role in the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1725 237
process of cell division and of calcium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
specialisation OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
Calcium Calcium is needed for the main The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1210 224, 230, 350,
tenance of normal bones of calcium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME 2009; 7(9):1272 354, 2731, 3155,
OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as 2010;8(10):1725 4311, 4312,
listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. 2011;9(6):2203 4703
4704
Calcium Calcium is needed for the main The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1210 224, 230, 231,
tenance of normal teeth of calcium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME 2010;8(10):1725 2731, 3099,3155,
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OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as 2011;9(6):2203 4311, 4312,
listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. 4703
4704
▼M3
Carbohydrates Carbohydrates contribute to the In order to bear the claim, information shall be given to the The claim shall not be used 2011;9(6):2226 603,653
maintenance of normal brain consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily on food which is 100 %
function intake of 130 g of carbohydrates from all sources. sugars.
The claim may be used for food which contains at least 20 g
carbohydrates which are metabolised by humans, excluding
polyols, per quantified portion and complies with the
nutrition claim LOW SUGARS or WITH NO ADDED
SUGARS as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No
1924/2006.
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
▼M6
Carbohydrates Carbohydrates contribute to the The claim may be used only for food which provides carbo The claim may be used only 2013;11(10):3409
recovery of normal muscle hydrates which are metabolised by humans (excluding for foods intended for adults
function (contraction) after polyols). who have performed highly
highly intensive and/or long- intensive and/or long-lasting
lasting physical exercise physical exercise leading to
effect is obtained with the consumption of carbohydrates, from
leading to muscle fatigue and muscle fatigue and the
all sources, at a total intake of 4 g per kg body weight, at
the depletion of glycogen depletion of glycogen stores
doses, within the first 4 hours and no later than 6 hours,
stores in skeletal muscle in skeletal muscle.
following highly intensive and/or long-lasting physical
exercise leading to muscle fatigue and the depletion of
glycogen stores in skeletal muscle.
▼B
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Carbohydrate-elec Carbohydrate-electrolyte In order to bear the claim carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions 2011;9(6):2211 466, 469
trolyte solutions solutions contribute to the main should contain 80-350 kcal/L from carbohydrates, and at least
tenance of endurance 75 % of the energy should be derived from carbohydrates
performance during prolonged which induce a high glycaemic response, such as glucose,
endurance exercise glucose polymers and sucrose. In 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.
Carbohydrate-elec Carbohydrate-electrolyte In order to bear the claim carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions 2011;9(6):2211 314, 315, 316,
trolyte solutions solutions enhance the absorption should contain 80-350 kcal/L from carbohydrates, and at least 317, 319, 322,
of water during physical 75 % of the energy should be derived from carbohydrates 325, 332, 408,
exercise which induce a high glycaemic response, such as glucose, 465, 473, 1168,
glucose polymers and sucrose. In addition, these beverages 1574, 1593,
should contain between 20 mmol/L (460 mg/L) and 50 1618, 4302,
mmol/L (1,150 mg/L) of sodium, and have an osmolality 4309
between 200-330 mOsm/kg water.
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
▼M14
Carbohydrate solutions Carbohydrate solutions The claim may be used only for carbohydrate solutions which, The claim may be used only 2018;16(3):5191
contribute to the improvement according to the instructions of use, provide between 30 g for foods intended for trained
of physical performance during and 90 g of carbohydrates/hour, where the carbohydrates in adults performing high-
a high-intensity and long-lasting question are glucose, sucrose, fructose and/or maltodextrins, intensity and long-lasting
physical exercise in trained under the following conditions: physical exercise.
adults.
a) Fructose (from fructose and/or sucrose) should not
represent more than 1/3 of total carbohydrates, and
b) Glucose (from glucose, sucrose and/or maltodextrins)
should not exceed 60 g/h.
effect is obtained only by trained adults performing high-
intensity (at least at 65 % of the VO2max) and long-lasting
(at least 60 min) physical exercise.
▼B
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Chitosan Chitosan contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily 2011;9(6):2214 4663
maintenance of normal blood intake of 3 g of chitosan. In order to bear the claim
cholesterol levels information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial
effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of chitosan.
Chloride Chloride contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source The claim cannot be used on 2010;8(10):1764 326
digestion by production of of chloride as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME chloride from the source
hydrochloric acid in the stomach OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as sodium chloride
Choline Choline contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which contains at least 2011;9(4):2056 3090
homocysteine metabolism 82,5 mg of choline per 100 g or 100 ml or per single portion
of food.
Choline Choline contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which contains at least 2011;9(4):2056 3186
lipid metabolism 82,5 mg of choline per 100 g or 100 ml or per single portion
of food.
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Choline Choline contributes to the main The claim may be used only for food which contains at least 2011;9(4):2056 1501
tenance of normal liver function 82,5 mg of choline per 100 g or 100 ml or per single portion
2011;9(6):2203 712, 1633
of food.
Chromium Chromium contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1732 260, 401, 4665,
macronutrient metabolism of trivalent chromium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF 4666, 4667
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/
S] as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
Chromium Chromium contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1732 262, 4667
maintenance of normal blood of trivalent chromium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
2011;9(6):2203 4698
glucose levels [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/
▼M7
Cocoa flavanols Cocoa flavanols help maintain Information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial — 2012;10(7): —
the elasticity of blood vessels, effect is obtained with a daily intake of 200 mg of cocoa 2809 (*****)
which contributes to normal flavanols.
2014;12(5):
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blood flow (*****) (******)
The claim can be used only for cocoa beverages (with cocoa 3654 (******)
powder) or for dark chocolate which provide at least a daily
intake of 200 mg of cocoa flavanols with a degree of poly
merisation 1-10 (*****).
The claim can be used only for capsules or tablets containing
high-flavanol cocoa extract which provide at least a daily
intake of 200 mg of cocoa flavanols with a degree of poly
merisation 1-10 (******).
▼B
Copper Copper contributes to main The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1211 265, 271, 1722
tenance of normal connective of copper as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
tissues VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in
Copper Copper contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1211 266, 1729
energy-yielding metabolism of copper as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF 2011;9(4):2079
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
functioning of the nervous of copper as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF 2011;9(4):2079
hair pigmentation of copper as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
Copper Copper contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1211 269, 270, 1727
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iron transport in the body of copper as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
skin pigmentation of copper as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
Copper Copper contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1211 264, 1725
normal function of the immune of copper as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF 2011;9(4):2079
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Copper Copper contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1211 263, 1726
protection of cells from of copper as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
oxidative stress VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in
Creatine Creatine increases physical The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily The claim may be used only 2011;9(7):2303 739, 1520, 1521,
performance in successive intake of 3 g of creatine. In order to bear the claim information for foods targeting adults 1522, 1523,
bursts of short-term, high shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial effect is performing high intensity 1525, 1526,
intensity exercise obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of creatine. exercise 1531, 1532,
1533, 1534,
1922, 1923,
1924
▼M11
Creatine Daily creatine consumption can Information shall be provided to the consumer that: The claim may be used only 2016;14(2):4400
enhance the effect of resistance — the claim is targeting adults over the age of 55, who are for foods targeting adults over
training on muscle strength in engaged in regular resistance training, the age of 55, who are
adults over the age of 55. — the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g engaged in regular resistance
of creatine in conjunction with resistance training, which training.
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allows an increase in the workload over time and which
should be performed at least three times per week for
several weeks, at an intensity of at least 65 %-75 % of
one repetition maximum load (**********).
▼B
Docosahexaenoic acid DHA contributes to main The claim may be used only for food which contains at least 2010;8(10):1734 565, 626, 631,
(DHA) tenance of normal brain function 40 mg of DHA per 100 g and per 100 kcal. In order to bear 2011;9(4):2078 689, 704, 742,
the claim information shall be given to the consumer that the 3148, 690, 3151,
beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of 497, 501, 510,
DHA. 513, 519, 521,
534, 540, 688,
1323, 1360,
4294
Docosahexaenoic acid DHA contributes to the main The claim may be used only for food which contains at least 2010;8(10):1734 627, 632, 743,
(DHA) tenance of normal vision 40 mg of DHA per 100 g and per 100 kcal. In order to bear 2011;9(4):2078 3149, 2905, 508,
the claim information shall be given to the consumer that the 510, 513, 519,
beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of 529, 540, 688,
DHA. 4294
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
▼M1
Docosahexaenoic acid DHA contributes to the main The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily The claim shall not be used 2010; 8(10):1734 533, 691, 3150
(DHA) tenance of normal blood trig intake of 2 g of DHA and which contains DHA in for foods targeting children.
lyceride levels combination with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). In order to
bear the claim, information shall be given to the consumer
that the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of
2 g of DHA. When the claim is used on food supplements
and/or fortified foods information shall also be given to
consumers not to exceed a supplemental daily intake of 5 g
of EPA and DHA combined.
Docosahexaenoic acid DHA and EPA contribute to the The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily The claim shall not be used 2009; 7(9):1263 502, 506, 516,
and Eicosapentaenoic maintenance of normal blood intake of 3 g of EPA and DHA. In order to bear the claim, for foods targeting children. 2010; 8(10):1796 703, 1317, 1324
acid pressure information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial
(DHA/EPA) effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of EPA and DHA.
When the claim is used on food supplements and/or fortified
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foods information shall also be given to consumers not to
exceed a supplemental daily intake of 5 g of EPA and DHA
combined.
Docosahexaenoic acid DHA and EPA contribute to the The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily The claim shall not be used 2009; 7(9):1263 506, 517, 527,
and Eicosapentaenoic maintenance of normal blood intake of 2 g of EPA and DHA. In order to bear the claim, for foods targeting children. 2010; 8(10):1796 538, 1317, 1324,
acid triglyceride levels information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial 1325
(DHA/EPA) effect is obtained with a daily intake of 2 g of EPA and DHA.
When the claim is used on food supplements and/or fortified
foods information shall also be given to consumers not to
exceed a supplemental daily intake of 5 g of EPA and DHA
combined.
Dried plums of ‘prune’ Dried plums/prunes contribute The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily 2012; 10(6):2712 1164
cultivars (Prunus to normal bowel function intake of 100 g of dried plums (prunes). In order to bear the
domestica L.) claim, information shall be given to the consumer that the
beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 100 g of
dried plums (prunes).
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Eicosapentaenoic acid EPA and DHA contribute to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1796 504, 506, 516,
and docosahexaenoic normal function of the heart of EPA and DHA as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF 2011;9(4):2078 527, 538, 703,
acid OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS as listed in the Annex to Regu 1128, 1317,
(EPA/DHA) lation (EC) No 1924/2006. In order to bear the claim 1324, 1325, 510,
information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial 688, 1360
effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and
DHA.
Fluoride Fluoride contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1212 275, 276, 338,
maintenance of tooth minerali of fluoride as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME 2010;8(10):1797 4238,
sation OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
Folate Folate contributes to maternal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1213 2882
tissue growth during pregnancy of folate as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
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Folate Folate contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1760 195, 2881
amino acid synthesis of folate as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
Folate Folate contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1213 79
blood formation of folate as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
Folate Folate contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1213 80
homocysteine metabolism of folate as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Folate Folate contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1760 81, 85, 86, 88
psychological function of folate as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
Folate Folate contributes to the normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1213 91
function of the immune system of folate as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
Folate Folate contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1760 84
reduction of tiredness and of folate as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
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fatigue VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in
Folate Folate has a role in the process The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1213 193, 195, 2881
of cell division of folate as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF 2010;8(10):1760
Foods with a low or Reducing consumption of The claim may be used only for food which is at least low in 2011;9(4):2062 620, 671, 4332
reduced content of saturated fat contributes to the saturated fatty acids, as referred to in the claim LOW
saturated fatty acids maintenance of normal blood SATURATED FAT
cholesterol levels or reduced in saturated fatty acids as referred to in the claim
REDUCED [NAME OF NUTRIENT] as listed in the Annex
to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Foods with a low or Reducing consumption of The claim may be used only for food which is at least low in 2011;9(6):2237 336, 705, 1148,
reduced content of sodium contributes to the main sodium/salt as referred to in the claim LOW SODIUM/SALT 1178, 1185,
sodium tenance of normal blood 1420
pressure or reduced in sodium/salt as referred to in the claim
REDUCED [NAME OF NUTRIENT] as listed in the Annex

to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
▼M1
Fructose Consumption of foods In order to bear the claim, glucose and/or sucrose should be 2011; 9(6):2223 558
containing fructose leads to a replaced by fructose in sugar-sweetened foods or drinks so that
lower blood glucose rise the reduction in content of glucose and/or sucrose, in these
compared to foods containing foods or drinks, is at least 30 %.
sucrose or glucose
▼B
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Glucomannan Glucomannan contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily Warning of choking to be 2009; 7(9):1258 836, 1560, 3100,
maintenance of normal blood intake of 4 g of glucomannan. In order to bear the claim given for people with swal 3217
(konjac mannan) cholesterol levels information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial lowing difficulties or when 2010;8(10):1798
effect is obtained with a daily intake of 4 g of glucomannan. ingesting with inadequate
fluid intake
— advice on taking with

plenty of water to ensure
substance reaches stomach.
Glucomannan Glucomannan in the context of The claim may be used only for food which contains 1 g of Warning of choking to be 2010;8(10):1798 854, 1556, 3725,
an energy restricted diet glucomannan per quantified portion. In order to bear the claim given for people with swal
(konjac mannan) contributes to weight loss information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial lowing difficulties or when
effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of glucomannan in ingesting with inadequate
three doses of 1 g each, together with 1-2 glasses of water, fluid intake
before meals and in the context of an energy-restricted diet.
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Guar Gum Guar gum contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily Warning of choking to be 2010;8(2):1464 808
maintenance of normal blood intake of 10 g of guar gum. In order to bear the claim, given for people with swal
cholesterol levels information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial lowing difficulties or when
effect is obtained with a daily intake of 10 g of guar gum. ingesting with inadequate
fluid intake

Hydroxypropyl Consumption of Hydroxypropyl The claim may be used only for food which contains 4 g of Warning of choking to be 2010;8(10):1739 814
methylcellulose methylcellulose with a meal HPMC per quantified portion as part of the meal. In order to given for people with swal
(HPMC) contributes to a reduction in bear the claim information shall be given to the consumer that lowing difficulties or when
the blood glucose rise after that the beneficial effect is obtained by consuming 4 g of HPMC ingesting with inadequate
meal as part of the meal. fluid intake
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Hydroxypropyl Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily Warning of choking to be 2010;8(10):1739 815
methylcellulose contributes to the maintenance intake of 5 g of HPMC. In order to bear the claim information given for people with swal
(HPMC) of normal blood cholesterol shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial effect is lowing difficulties or when
levels obtained with a daily intake of 5 g of HPMC. ingesting with inadequate
fluid intake
Iodine Iodine contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1800 273
cognitive function of iodine as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Iodine Iodine contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1214 274, 402
energy-yielding metabolism of iodine as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF 2010;8(10):1800
Iodine Iodine contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1800 273
functioning of the nervous of iodine as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
Iodine Iodine contributes to the main The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1214 370
tenance of normal skin of iodine as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
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Iodine Iodine contributes to the normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1214 274, 1237
production of thyroid hormones of iodine as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF 2010;8(10):1800
and normal thyroid function VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in
Iron Iron contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1215 253
cognitive function of iron as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
Iron Iron contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1215 251, 1589, 255
energy-yielding metabolism of iron as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF 2010;8(10):1740
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Iron Iron contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1215 249, 1589, 374,
formation of red blood cells of iron as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF 2010;8(10):1740 2889
and haemoglobin VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in
Iron Iron contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1215 250, 254, 256,
oxygen transport in the body of iron as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF 2010;8(10):1740 255
Iron Iron contributes to the normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1215 252, 259
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function of the immune system of iron as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
Iron Iron contributes to the reduction The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1740 255, 374, 2889
of tiredness and fatigue of iron as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
Iron Iron has a role in the process of The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1215 368
cell division of iron as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Lactase enzyme Lactase enzyme improves The claim may be used only for food supplements, with a Information shall also be 2009; 7(9):1236 1697, 1818
lactose digestion in individuals minimum dose of 4 500 FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) units given to the target population 2011;9(6):2203 1974
who have difficulty digesting with instructions to the target population to consume with each that tolerance to lactose is
lactose lactose containing meal. variable and they should
seek advice as to the role of
this substance in their diet.
▼M12
Lactitol Lactitol contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food supplements which The claim shall not be used 2015;13(10):4252
bowel function by increasing contain 10 g of lactitol in a single daily quantified portion. for foods targeting children.
stool frequency In order to bear the claim, information shall be given to the
consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained by consuming
10 g of lactitol in one daily dose
▼B
Lactulose Lactulose contributes to an The claim may be used only for food which contains 10 g of 2010;8(10):1806 807
acceleration of intestinal transit lactulose in a single quantified portion. In order to bear the
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claim, information shall be given to the consumer that the
beneficial effect is obtained with a single serving of 10 g of
lactulose per day.
Linoleic acid Linoleic acid contributes to the The claim may be used only for a food which provides at least 2009; 7(9):1276 489, 2899
maintenance of normal blood 1,5 g of linoleic acid (LA) per 100 g and per 100 kcal. 2011;9(6):2235
cholesterol levels Information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial
effect is obtained with a daily intake of 10 g of LA.
Live yoghurt cultures Live cultures in yoghurt or In order to bear the claim, yoghurt or fermented milk should 2010;8(10):1763 1143, 2976
fermented milk improve lactose contain at least 108 Colony Forming Units live starter micro
digestion of the product in indi organisms (Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus and
viduals who have difficulty Streptococcus thermophilus) per gram.
digesting lactose
Magnesium Magnesium contributes to a The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1807 244
reduction of tiredness and of magnesium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
fatigue [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF
MINERAL/S] as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No
1924/2006.
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Magnesium Magnesium contributes to elec The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1216 238
trolyte balance of magnesium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF
1924/2006.
Magnesium Magnesium contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1216 240, 247, 248
normal energy-yielding of magnesium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
metabolism [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF
1924/2006.
Magnesium Magnesium contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1216 242
normal functioning of the of magnesium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
nervous system [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF
1924/2006.
Magnesium Magnesium contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1216 241, 380, 3083
normal muscle function of magnesium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
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2010;8(10):1807
1924/2006.
Magnesium Magnesium contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1216 364
normal protein synthesis of magnesium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
Magnesium Magnesium contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1807 245, 246
normal psychological function of magnesium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
Magnesium Magnesium contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1216 239
maintenance of normal bones of magnesium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Magnesium Magnesium contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1216 239
maintenance of normal teeth of magnesium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
Magnesium Magnesium has a role in the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1216 365
process of cell division of magnesium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
Manganese Manganese contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1217 311, 405
normal energy-yielding of manganese as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF 2010;8(10):1808
1924/2006.
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Manganese Manganese contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1217 310
maintenance of normal bones of manganese as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
Manganese Manganese contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1808 404
normal formation of connective of manganese as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
tissue [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF
1924/2006.
Manganese Manganese contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1217 309
protection of cells from of manganese as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
oxidative stress [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF
1924/2006.
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
▼M10
Meal replacement for Substituting one of the main In order to bear the claim, a food should comply with the In order to bear the claim, 2010; 8(2):1466 1418
weight control daily meals of an energy following requirements: information shall be provided
2015;
restricted diet with a meal re to the consumer on the
13(11):4287
placement contributes to the importance of maintaining an
maintenance of weight after 1. Energy content adequate daily fluid intake
weight loss and on the fact that the
The energy content shall not be less than 200 kcal (840 kJ) products are useful for the
and shall not exceed 250 kcal (1 046 KJ) per intended use only as part of
meal (********). an energy-restricted diet and
that other foodstuffs should
be a necessary part of such
2. Fat content and composition diet.
In order to achieve the
The energy derived from fat shall not exceed 30 % of total claimed effect, one main
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available energy content of the product. meal should be substituted
with one meal replacement
daily.
The linoleic acid (in the form of glycerides) shall not be less
than 1 g.
3. Protein content and composition
The protein contained in the food shall provide not less than
25 % and not more than 50 % of the total energy content of
the product.
The chemical index of protein shall be equal to that set by the

World Health Organization in ‘Energy and protein require
ments’. Report of a Joint WHO/FAO/UNU Meeting.
Geneva: World Health Organisation, 1985 (WHO Technical
Report Series, 724):
▼M10
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Amino acid requirement pattern (g/100 g protein)
Cystine + methionine 1,7
Histidine 1,6
Isoleucine 1,3
Leucine 1,9
Lysine 1,6
Phenylalanine + tyrosine 1,9
Threonine 0,9
Tryptophan 0,5
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Vazline 1,3
The ‘chemical index’ shall mean the lowest of the ratios

between the quantity of each essential amino acid of the test
protein in and the quantity of each corresponding amino acid
of the reference protein.
If the chemical index is lower than 100 % of the reference

protein, the minimum protein levels shall be correspondingly
increased. In any case the chemical index of the protein shall
at least be equal to 80 % of that of the reference protein.
In all cases, the addition of amino acids is permitted solely for

the purpose of improving the nutritional value of the proteins
and only in the proportions necessary for that purpose.
▼M10
Relevant entry
for its assessment
4. Vitamins and minerals

The food shall provide at least 30 % of the amounts of the
nutrient reference values of vitamins and minerals per meal as
laid down in Annex XIII to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011.
This requirement does not apply to fluoride, chromium, chloride
and molybdenum. The amount of sodium per meal provided by
the food shall be at least 172,5 mg. The amount of potassium
per meal provided by the food shall be at least
500 mg (*********).
Meal replacement for Substituting two of the main In order to bear the claim, a food should comply with the In order to bear the claim, 2010; 8(2):1466 1417
weight control daily meals of an energy following requirements: information shall be provided 2015;
restricted diet with meal to the consumer on the 13(11):4287
1. Energy content
replacements contributes to importance of maintaining an
weight loss The energy content shall not be less than 200 kcal (840 kJ) adequate daily fluid intake
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and shall not exceed 250 kcal (1 046 KJ) per and on the fact that the
meal (********). products are useful for the
2. Fat content and composition intended use only as part of
an energy-restricted diet and
The energy derived from fat shall not exceed 30 % of total that other foodstuffs should
available energy content of the product. be a necessary part of such
The linoleic acid (in the form of glycerides) shall not be less diet.
than 1 g. In order to achieve the
claimed effect, two of the
3. Protein content and composition main daily meals should be
The protein contained in the food shall provide not less than substituted with meal
25 % and not more than 50 % of the total energy content of replacements daily.
the product.
The chemical index of protein shall be equal to that set by the
World Health Organization in ‘Energy and protein require
ments’. Report of a Joint WHO/FAO/UNU Meeting.
Geneva: World Health Organisation, 1985 (WHO Technical
Report Series, 724):
▼M10
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Amino acid requirement pattern (g/100 g protein)
Cystine + methionine 1,7
Histidine 1,6
Isoleucine 1,3
Leucine 1,9
Lysine 1,6
Phenylalanine + tyrosine 1,9
Threonine 0,9
Tryptophan 0,5
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Valine 1,3
The ‘chemical index’ shall mean the lowest of the ratios

between the quantity of each essential amino acid of the test
protein in and the quantity of each corresponding amino acid
of the reference protein.
If the chemical index is lower than 100 % of the reference

protein, the minimum protein levels shall be correspondingly
increased. In any case the chemical index of the protein shall
at least be equal to 80 % of that of the reference protein.
In all cases, the addition of amino acids is permitted solely for

the purpose of improving the nutritional value of the proteins,
and only in the proportions necessary for that purpose.
▼M10
Relevant entry
for its assessment
4. Vitamins and minerals

The food shall provide at least 30 % of the amounts of the
nutrient reference values of vitamins and minerals per meal as
laid down Annex XIII to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011. This
requirement does not apply to fluoride, chromium, chloride
and molybdenum. The amount of sodium per meal provided
by the food shall be at least 172,5 mg. The amount of
potassium per meal provided by the food shall be at least
500 mg (*********).
▼B
Meat or fish Meat or fish contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which contains at least 2011;9(4):2040 1223
improvement of iron absorption 50 g of meat or fish in a single quantified portion. In order to
when eaten with other foods bear the claim information shall be given to the consumer that
containing iron the beneficial effect is obtained by consuming 50 g of meat or
fish together with food(s) containing non-haem iron.
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Melatonin Melatonin contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which contains at least 2010; 8(2):1467 1953
alleviation of subjective 0,5 mg of melatonin per quantified portion. In order to bear
feelings of jet lag the claim, information shall be given to the consumer that the
beneficial effect is obtained with a minimum intake of 0,5 mg
to be taken close to bedtime on the first day of travel and on
the following few days after arrival at the destination.
Melatonin Melatonin contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which contains 1 mg of 2011;9(6):2241 1698, 1780,
reduction of time taken to fall melatonin per quantified portion. In order to bear the claim, 4080
asleep information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial
effect is obtained by consuming 1 mg of melatonin close to
bedtime.
Molybdenum Molybdenum contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1745 313
normal sulphur amino acid of molybdenum as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Monascus purpureus Monacolin K from red yeast rice The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily 2011;9(7):2304 1648, 1700
(red yeast rice) contributes to the maintenance intake of 10 mg of monacolin K from red yeast rice. In order
of normal blood cholesterol to bear the claim, information shall be given to the consumer
levels that the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of
10 mg of monacolin K from fermented red yeast rice prepara
tions.
Monounsaturated and/ Replacing saturated fats with The claim may be used only for food which is high in 2011;9(4):2069 621, 1190, 1203,
or polyunsaturated unsaturated fats in the diet unsaturated fatty acids, as referred to in the claim HIGH 2011;9(6):2203 2906, 2910,
fatty acids contributes to the maintenance UNSATURATED FAT as listed in the Annex to Regulation 3065
of normal blood cholesterol (EC) No 1924/2006. 674, 4335
levels [MUFA and PUFA are
unsaturated fats]
▼M8
Native chicory inulin Chicory inulin contributes to Information shall be provided to the consumer that the 2015;13(1):3951
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normal bowel function by beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 12 g
increasing stool chicory inulin.
frequency (*******)
The claim can be used only for food which provides at least a
daily intake of 12 g of native chicory inulin, a non-fractionated
mixture of monosaccharides (< 10 %), disaccharides, inulin-
type fructans and inulin extracted from chicory, with a mean
degree of polymerisarion ≥ 9.
▼B
Niacin Niacin contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1224 43, 49, 54, 51
energy-yielding metabolism of niacin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF 2010;8(10):1757
Niacin Niacin contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1224 44, 53
functioning of the nervous of niacin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Niacin Niacin contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1757 55
psychological function of niacin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
Niacin Niacin contributes to the main The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1224 45, 52, 4700
tenance of normal mucous of niacin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
membranes VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in
Niacin Niacin contributes to the main The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1224 45, 48, 50, 52,
tenance of normal skin of niacin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF 2010;8(10):1757 4700
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Niacin Niacin contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1757 47
reduction of tiredness and of niacin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
fatigue VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in
▼M9
Non-digestible Consumption of foods/drinks In order to bear the claim, sugars should be replaced in foods 2014;12(1):3513
carbohydrates containing <name of all used or drinks by non-digestible carbohydrates, which are carbohy
2014;12(10):3838
non-digestible carbohydrates> drates neither digested nor absorbed in the small intestine, so
instead of sugars induces a that foods or drinks contain reduced amounts of sugars by at 2014;12(10):3839
lower blood glucose rise after least the amount referred to in the claim REDUCED [NAME
their consumption compared to OF NUTRIENT] as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No
sugar-containing foods/drinks. 1924/2006.
▼M9
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Non-fermentable Consumption of foods/drinks In order to bear the claim, fermentable carbohydrates (1**) 2013;11(7):3329
carbohydrates containing <name of all used should be replaced in foods or drinks by non-fermentable
non-fermentable carbohydrates> carbohydrates (2***) in such amounts that consumption of
instead of fermentable carbohy such foods or drinks does not lower plaque pH below 5,7
drates contributes to the main during and up to 30 minutes after consumption.
tenance of tooth mineralisation.
(1**) Fermentable carbohydrates are defined as carbohy
drates or carbohydrate mixtures as consumed in
foods or beverages that lower plaque pH below 5,7,
as determined in vivo or in situ by plaque pH
telemetry tests, by bacterial fermentation during and
up to 30 minutes after consumption.
(2***) Non-fermentable carbohydrates are defined as carbo

hydrates or carbohydrate mixtures as consumed in
foods or beverages that do not lower plaque pH, as
determined in vivo or in situ by plaque pH telemetry
tests, below a conservative value of 5,7 by bacterial
fermentation during and up to 30 minutes after
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consumption.
▼B
Oat grain fibre Oat grain fibre contributes to an The claim may be used only for food which is high in that 2011;9(6):2249 822
increase in faecal bulk fibre as referred to in the claim HIGH FIBRE as listed in the
Oleic acid Replacing saturated fats in the The claim may be used only for food which is high in 2011;9(4):2043 673, 728, 729,
diet with unsaturated fats unsaturated fatty acids, as referred to in the claim HIGH 1302, 4334
contributes to the maintenance UNSATURATED FAT as listed in the Annex to Regulation
of normal blood cholesterol (EC) No 1924/2006.
levels. Oleic acid is an
unsaturated fat.
Olive oil polyphenols Olive oil polyphenols contribute The claim may be used only for olive oil which contains at 2011;9(4):2033 1333, 1638,
to the protection of blood lipids least 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives (e.g. oleu 1639, 1696,
from oxidative stress ropein complex and tyrosol) per 20 g of olive oil. In order 2865
to bear the claim information shall be given to the consumer
that the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 20 g
of olive oil.
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Pantothenic Acid Pantothenic acid contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1218 56, 59, 60, 64,
normal energy-yielding of pantothenic acid as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF 171, 172, 208
metabolism [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/
Pantothenic Acid Pantothenic acid contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1218 181
normal synthesis and of pantothenic acid as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
metabolism of steroid [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/
hormones, vitamin D and some S] as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
neurotransmitters
Pantothenic Acid Pantothenic acid contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1758 63
the reduction of tiredness and of pantothenic acid as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
fatigue [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/
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Pantothenic Acid Pantothenic acid contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1218 57, 58
normal mental performance of pantothenic acid as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF 2010;8(10):1758
[NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/
Pectins Pectins contribute to the main The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily Warning of choking to be 2010;8(10):1747 818, 4236
tenance of normal blood intake of 6 g of pectins. In order to bear the claim information given for people with swal
cholesterol levels shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial effect is lowing difficulties or when
obtained with a daily intake of 6 g of pectins. ingesting with inadequate
fluid intake
substance reaches
stomach.
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Pectins Consumption of pectins with a The claim may be used only for food which contains 10 g of Warning of choking to be 2010;8(10):1747 786
meal contributes to the pectins per quantified portion. In order to bear the claim, given for people with swal
reduction of the blood glucose information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial lowing difficulties or when
rise after that meal effect is obtained by consuming 10 g of pectins as part of the ingesting with inadequate
meal. fluid intake
substance reaches
stomach.
Phosphorus Phosphorus contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1219 329, 373
normal energy-yielding of phosphorus as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
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Phosphorus Phosphorus contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1219 328
normal function of cell of phosphorus as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
membranes [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF
1924/2006.
Phosphorus Phosphorus contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1219 324, 327
maintenance of normal bones of phosphorus as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
Phosphorus Phosphorus contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1219 324, 327
maintenance of normal teeth of phosphorus as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Plant sterols and plant Plant sterols/stanols contribute In order to bear the claim information shall be given to the 2010;8(10):1813 549, 550, 567,
stanols to the maintenance of normal consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily 2011;9(6):2203 713, 1234, 1235,
blood cholesterol levels intake of at least 0,8 g of plant sterols/stanols. 1466, 1634,
1984, 2909,
3140
568
Potassium Potassium contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010; 8(2):1469 386
functioning of the nervous of potassium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
system OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
Potassium Potassium contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010; 8(2):1469 320
muscle function of potassium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
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Potassium Potassium contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010; 8(2):1469 321
maintenance of normal blood of potassium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
pressure OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
Protein Protein contributes to a growth The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1811 415, 417, 593,
in muscle mass of protein as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF PROTEIN 2011;9(6):2203 594, 595, 715
as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. 1398
Protein Protein contributes to the main The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1811 415, 417, 593,
tenance of muscle mass of protein as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF PROTEIN 2011;9(6):2203 594, 595, 715
as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. 1398
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Protein Protein contributes to the main The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1811 416
tenance of normal bones of protein as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF PROTEIN 2011;9(6):2203 4704
as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
▼M2
Reformulated, non- Replacing sugar-containing, In order to bear the claim, reformulated acidic drinks shall — 2010;8(12):1884 —
alcoholic, acidic drink acidic drinks, such as soft comply with the description of the food subject to the claim
with: drinks (typically 8-12 g sugars/
— less than 1g 100 ml), with reformulated
fermentable carbo drinks contributes to the main
hydrate per 100 ml tenance of tooth minerali
(sugars and other sation (***)
carbohydrates
except polyols),
— calcium in a range
from 0,3 to 0,8 mol
per mol acidulant,
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— display of pH
between 3,7-4,0.
▼B
Resistant starch Replacing digestible starches The claim may be used only for food in which digestible 2011;9(4):2024 681
with resistant starch in a meal starch has been replaced by resistant starch so that the final
contributes to a reduction in content of resistant starch is at least 14 % of total starch.
the blood glucose rise after that
meal.
Riboflavin Riboflavin contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1814 29, 35, 36, 42
(Vitamin B2) energy-yielding metabolism of riboflavin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
Riboflavin Riboflavin contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1814 213
(Vitamin B2) functioning of the nervous of riboflavin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Riboflavin Riboflavin contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1814 31
(Vitamin B2) maintenance of normal mucous of riboflavin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
membranes OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
(Vitamin B2) maintenance of normal red of riboflavin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
blood cells OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
Riboflavin Riboflavin contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1814 31, 33
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(Vitamin B2) maintenance of normal skin of riboflavin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
(Vitamin B2) maintenance of normal vision of riboflavin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
Riboflavin Riboflavin contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1814 30, 37
(Vitamin B2) normal metabolism of iron of riboflavin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
(Vitamin B2) protection of cells from of riboflavin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
oxidative stress OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
(Vitamin B2) reduction of tiredness and of riboflavin as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
fatigue OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
Rye fibre Rye fibre contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is high in that 2011;9(6):2258 825
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bowel function fibre as referred to in the claim HIGH FIBRE as listed in the
Selenium Selenium contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1220 396
spermatogenesis of selenium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
Selenium Selenium contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1727 281
maintenance of normal hair of selenium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Selenium Selenium contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1727 281
maintenance of normal nails of selenium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
Selenium Selenium contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1220 278, 1750
normal function of the immune of selenium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME 2010;8(10):1727
Selenium Selenium contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1727 279, 282, 286,
normal thyroid function of selenium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME 2009; 7(9):1220 410, 1289, 1290,
OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as 1291, 1292,
listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. 1293
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Selenium Selenium contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1220 277, 283, 286,
protection of cells from of selenium as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME 2010;8(10):1727 1289, 1290,
oxidative stress OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as 1291, 1293,
listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. 1751, 410, 1292
▼M2
Slowly digestible Consumption of products high The claim may be used only on food where the digestible — 2011;9(7):2292 —
starch in slowly digestible starch carbohydrates provide at least 60 % of the total energy and
(SDS) raises blood glucose where at least 55 % of those carbohydrates is digestible starch,
concentration less after a meal of which at least 40 % is SDS
compared to products low in
SDS (****)
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
▼M4
Sugar beet fibre Sugar beet fibre contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is high in that 2011;9(12):2468
▼B
Sugar replacers, i.e. Consumption of foods/drinks In order to bear the claim, sugars should be replaced in foods 2011;9(4):2076 617, 619, 669,
intense sweeteners; containing <name of sugar or drinks by sugar replacers, i.e. intense sweeteners, xylitol, 2011;9(6):2229 1590, 1762,
xylitol, sorbitol, replacer> instead of sugar (*) sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol, lactitol, isomalt, erythritol, 2903, 2908,
mannitol, maltitol, induces a lower blood glucose sucralose or polydextrose, or a combination of them, so that 2920
lactitol, isomalt, eryth rise after their consumption foods or drinks contain reduced amounts of sugars by at least 4298
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ritol, sucralose and compared to sugar-containing the amount referred to in the claim REDUCED [NAME OF
polydextrose; D- foods/drinks NUTRIENT] as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No
tagatose and isom 1924/2006.
altulose In the case of D-tagatose and isomaltulose, they should replace
equivalent amounts of other sugars in the same proportion as
that referred to in the claim REDUCED [NAME OF
NUTRIENT] as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No
1924/2006.
Sugar replacers, i.e. Consumption of foods/drinks In order to bear the claim, sugars should be replaced in foods 2011;9(4):2076 463, 464, 563,
intense sweeteners; containing <name of sugar or drinks (which reduce plaque pH below 5.7) by sugar 2011;9(6):2229 618, 647, 1182,
xylitol, sorbitol, replacer> instead of sugar (**) replacers, i.e. intense sweeteners, xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, 1591, 2907,
mannitol, maltitol, contributes to the maintenance maltitol, lactitol, isomalt, erythritol, D-tagatose, isomaltulose, 2921, 4300
lactitol, isomalt, eryth of tooth mineralisation sucralose or polydextrose, or a combination of them, in 1134, 1167,
ritol, sucralose and amounts such that consumption of such foods or drinks does 1283
polydextrose; D- not lower plaque pH below 5.7 during and up to 30 minutes
tagatose and isom after consumption
altulose
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Sugar-free chewing Sugar-free chewing gum The claim may be used only for chewing gum which complies 2009; 7(9):1271 1151, 1154
gum contributes to the maintenance with the conditions of use for the nutrition claim SUGARS 2011;9(4):2072 486, 562, 1181
of tooth mineralization FREE as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/ 2011;9(6):2266
2006.

effect is obtained with chewing, for at least 20 minutes, after
eating or drinking.
Sugar-free chewing Sugar-free chewing gum The claim may be used only for chewing gum which complies 2009; 7(9):1271 1150
gum contributes to the neutralisation with the conditions of use for the nutrition claim SUGARS 2011;6(6):2266 485
of plaque acids FREE as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/
2006.

effect is obtained with chewing, for at least 20 minutes, after
eating or drinking.
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Sugar-free chewing Sugar-free chewing gum The claim may be used only for chewing gum which complies 2009; 7(9):1271 1240
gum contributes to the reduction of with the conditions of use for the nutrition claim SUGARS
oral dryness FREE as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/
2006.

effect is obtained with use of the chewing gum whenever the
mouth feels dry.
Sugar-free chewing Sugar-free chewing gum with The claim may be used only for chewing gum which complies 2011;9(4):2071 1153
gum with carbamide carbamide neutralises plaque with the conditions of use for the nutrition claim SUGARS
acids more effectively than FREE as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/
sugar-free chewing gums 2006.
without carbamide
In order to bear the claim each piece of sugar-free chewing
gum should contain at least 20 mg carbamide. Information
shall be given to the consumer that gum should be chewed
for at least 20 minutes after eating or drinking.
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Thiamine Thiamine contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1222 21, 24, 28
energy-yielding metabolism of thiamine as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
Thiamine Thiamine contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1222 22, 27
functioning of the nervous of thiamine as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
Thiamine Thiamine contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1755 205
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psychological function of thiamine as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
Thiamine Thiamine contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1222 20
normal function of the heart of thiamine as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
Vitamin A Vitamin A contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1221 206
iron metabolism of vitamin A as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Vitamin A Vitamin A contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1221 15, 4702
maintenance of normal mucous of vitamin A as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME 2010;8(10):1754
membranes OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
Vitamin A Vitamin A contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1221 15, 17, 4660,
maintenance of normal skin of vitamin A as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME 2010;8(10):1754 4702
Vitamin A Vitamin A contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1221 16, 4239, 4701
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maintenance of normal vision of vitamin A as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME 2010;8(10):1754
Vitamin A Vitamin A contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1222 14, 200, 1462
normal function of the immune of vitamin A as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME 2011;9(4):2021
Vitamin A Vitamin A has a role in the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1221 14
process of cell specialisation of vitamin A as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1223 99, 190
normal energy-yielding of vitamin B12 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):4114 95, 97, 98, 100,
normal functioning of the of vitamin B12 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF 102, 109
1924/2006.
Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):4114 96, 103, 106
normal homocysteine of vitamin B12 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
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1924/2006.
Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):4114 95, 97, 98, 100,
normal psychological function of vitamin B12 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF 102, 109
1924/2006.
Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1223 92, 101
normal red blood cell formation of vitamin B12 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1223 107
normal function of the immune of vitamin B12 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
system [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF
1924/2006.
Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):4114 108
reduction of tiredness and of vitamin B12 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 has a role in the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1223 93, 212
process of cell division of vitamin B12 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF 2010;8(10):1756
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1924/2006.
Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1759 4283
normal cysteine synthesis of vitamin B6 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1759 75, 214
normal energy-yielding of vitamin B6 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1225 66
normal functioning of the of vitamin B6 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1759 73, 76, 199
normal homocysteine of vitamin B6 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1225 65, 70, 71
normal protein and glycogen of vitamin B6 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
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1924/2006.
Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1759 77
normal psychological function of vitamin B6 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1225 67, 72, 186
normal red blood cell formation of vitamin B6 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
normal function of the immune of vitamin B6 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
system [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF
1924/2006.
Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1759 78
reduction of tiredness and of vitamin B6 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
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regulation of hormonal activity of vitamin B6 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF
1924/2006.
Vitamin C Vitamin C contributes to The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily 2009; 7(9):1226 144
maintain the normal function of intake of 200 mg vitamin C. In order to bear the claim
the immune system during and information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial
after intense physical exercise effect is obtained with a daily intake of 200 mg in addition to
the recommended daily intake of vitamin C.
Vitamin C Vitamin C contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1226 130, 131, 149
collagen formation for the of vitamin C as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
normal function of blood vessels OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Vitamin C Vitamin C contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1226 131, 149
normal function of bones OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
normal function of cartilage OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
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normal function of gums OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
normal function of skin OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
normal function of teeth OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
energy-yielding metabolism of vitamin C as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME 2010;8(10):1815
Vitamin C Vitamin C contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1226 133
functioning of the nervous of vitamin C as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
Vitamin C Vitamin C contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1815 140
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psychological function of vitamin C as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
Vitamin C Vitamin C contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1226 134, 4321
normal function of the immune of vitamin C as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME 2010;8(10):1815
Vitamin C Vitamin C contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1226 129, 138, 143,
protection of cells from of vitamin C as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME 2010;8(10):1815 148, 3331
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Vitamin C Vitamin C contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1815 139, 2622
reduction of tiredness and of vitamin C as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
fatigue OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
Vitamin C Vitamin C contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1815 202
regeneration of the reduced of vitamin C as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
form of vitamin E OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
Vitamin C Vitamin C increases iron The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1226 132, 147
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absorption of vitamin C as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
Vitamin D Vitamin D contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1227 152, 157, 215
absorption/utilisation of calcium of vitamin D as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
and phosphorus OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
Vitamin D Vitamin D contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1227 152, 157
blood calcium levels of vitamin D as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME 2011;9(6):2203 215
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Vitamin D Vitamin D contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1227 150, 151, 158,
maintenance of normal bones of vitamin D as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME 350
Vitamin D Vitamin D contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010; 8(2):1468 155
maintenance of normal muscle of vitamin D as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
function OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as
Vitamin D Vitamin D contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1227 151, 158
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maintenance of normal teeth of vitamin D as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
Vitamin D Vitamin D contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010; 8(2):1468 154, 159
normal function of the immune of vitamin D as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
Vitamin D Vitamin D has a role in the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1227 153
process of cell division of vitamin D as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Vitamin E Vitamin E contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1816 160, 162, 1947
protection of cells from of vitamin E as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
Vitamin K Vitamin K contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7 (9):1228 124, 126
blood clotting of vitamin K as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME
Vitamin K Vitamin K contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7 (9):1228 123, 127, 128,
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maintenance of normal bones of vitamin K as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME 2879
Walnuts Walnuts contribute to the The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily 2011;9(4):2074 1155, 1157
improvement of the elasticity intake of 30 g of walnuts. In order to bear the claim,
of blood vessels information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial
effect is obtained with a daily intake of 30 g of walnuts.
Water Water contributes to the main In order to bear the claim, information shall be given to the The claim may be used only 2011;9(4):2075 1102, 1209,
tenance of normal physical and consumer that in order to obtain the claimed effect, at least 2,0 on water complying with 1294, 1331
cognitive functions L of water, from all sources, should be consumed per day. Directives 2009/54/EC and/or
98/83/EC
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Water Water contributes to the main In order to bear the claim, information shall be given to the The claim may be used only 2011;9(4):2075 1208
tenance of normal regulation of consumer that in order to obtain the claimed effect, at least 2,0 on water complying with
the body’s temperature L of water, from all sources, should be consumed per day. Directives 2009/54/EC and/or
98/83/EC
Wheat bran fibre Wheat bran fibre contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is high in that 2010;8(10):1817 828, 839, 3067,
an acceleration of intestinal fibre as referred to in the claim HIGH FIBRE as listed in the 4699
transit Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. In order to bear the
claim information shall be given to the consumer that the
claimed effect is obtained with a daily intake of at least
10 g of wheat bran fibre.
Wheat bran fibre Wheat bran fibre contributes to The claim may be used only for food which is high in that 2010;8(10):1817 3066
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Zinc Zinc contributes to normal acid- The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1229 360
base metabolism of zinc as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
Zinc Zinc contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1819 382
carbohydrate metabolism of zinc as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
Zinc Zinc contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1229 296
cognitive function of zinc as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Zinc Zinc contributes to normal DNA The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1819 292, 293, 1759
synthesis of zinc as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
Zinc Zinc contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1229 297, 300
fertility and reproduction of zinc as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
Zinc Zinc contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1819 2890
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macronutrient metabolism of zinc as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
metabolism of fatty acids of zinc as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
metabolism of vitamin A of zinc as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
Zinc Zinc contributes to normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1819 293, 4293
protein synthesis of zinc as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
Zinc Zinc contributes to the main The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1229 295, 1756
tenance of normal bones of zinc as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
Zinc Zinc contributes to the main The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2010;8(10):1819 412
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tenance of normal hair of zinc as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
tenance of normal nails of zinc as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
tenance of normal skin of zinc as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
▼B
Relevant entry
for its assessment
tenance of normal testosterone of zinc as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
levels in the blood VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in
Zinc Zinc contributes to the main The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1229 361
tenance of normal vision of zinc as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
Zinc Zinc contributes to the normal The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1229 291, 1757
function of the immune system of zinc as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
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Zinc Zinc contributes to the The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1229 294, 1758
protection of cells from of zinc as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
oxidative stress VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in
Zinc Zinc has a role in the process of The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source 2009; 7(9):1229 292, 293, 1759
cell division of zinc as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF
(*) In the case of D-tagatose and isomaltulose this should read ‘other sugars’
(**) In the case of D-tagatose and isomaltulose this should read ‘other sugars’
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►M2 (***) Authorised on 24.9.2013 restricted to the use of GlaxoSmithKline Services Unlimited and its affiliates, GSK House, 980 Great West Road, Brentford, TW89GS, United Kingdom, for a period of five
years.
(****) Authorised on 24.9.2013 restricted to the use of Mondelēz International group, Three Parkway North Deerfield, IL 60015, United States of America, for a period of five years. ◄
►M7 (*****) Authorised on 24 September 2013 restricted to the use of Barry Callebaut Belgium NV, Aalstersestraat 122, B-9280 Lebbeke-Wieze, Belgium, for a period of five years.
(******) Authorised on 21 April 2015 restricted to the use of Barry Callebaut Belgium NV, Aalstersestraat 122, B-9280 Lebbeke-Wieze, Belgium, for a period of five years. ◄
►M8 (*******) Authorised on 1 January 2016 restricted to the use of BENEO-Orafti S.A., Rue L. Maréchal 1, B-4360 Oreye, Belgium, for a period of five years. ◄
►M10 (********) From 21 July 2016 until 14 September 2019 the energy content of the food shall not be less than 200 kcal (840 kJ) and shall not exceed 400 kcal (1 680 kJ).
(*********) From 21 July 2016 until 14 September 2019 the food shall provide at least 30 % of the amounts of vitamins and minerals specified in the below Table per meal:
Vitamin A (μg RE) 700

Vitamin D (μg) 5
Vitamin E (mg) 10
Vitamin C (mg) 45
Thiamine (mg) 1,1
Riboflavin (mg) 1,6
Niacin (mg-NE) 18
Vitamin B6 (mg) 1,5
Folate (μg) 200
Vitamin B12 (μg) 1,4
Biotin (μg) 15
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Pantothenic acid (mg) 3
Calcium (mg) 700
Phosphorus (mg) 550
Iron (mg) 16
Zinc (mg) 9,5
Copper (mg) 1,1
Iodine (μg) 130
Selenium (μg) 55
Sodium (mg) 575
Magnesium (mg) 150
Manganese (mg) 1
From 21 July 2016 until 14 September 2019 the amount of potassium per meal provided by the food shall be at least 500 mg. ◄
►M11 (**********) Repetition maximum load is the maximum weight or force an individual can exert in a single lift. ◄

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►B COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 432/2012

1. The list of health claims which may be made on foods, as referred

LIST OF PERMITTED HEALTH CLAIMS

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REDUCED [NAME OF NUTRIENT] as listed in the Annex

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— advice on taking with

— advice on taking with

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3. Protein content and composition

The chemical index of protein shall be equal to that set by the

Amino acid requirement pattern (g/100 g protein)

Cystine + methionine 1,7

Phenylalanine + tyrosine 1,9

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The ‘chemical index’ shall mean the lowest of the ratios

If the chemical index is lower than 100 % of the reference

In all cases, the addition of amino acids is permitted solely for

4. Vitamins and minerals

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Amino acid requirement pattern (g/100 g protein)

Cystine + methionine 1,7

Phenylalanine + tyrosine 1,9

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The ‘chemical index’ shall mean the lowest of the ratios

If the chemical index is lower than 100 % of the reference

In all cases, the addition of amino acids is permitted solely for

4. Vitamins and minerals

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(2***) Non-fermentable carbohydrates are defined as carbo­

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(2***) Non-fermentable carbohydrates are defined as carbo