Commission Regulation (EU) No 665/2011 of 11 July 2011 on the authorisation and refusal of authorisation of certain health claims made on foods and referring to the reduction of disease risk Text with EEA relevance
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1. The health claims listed in Annex I to this Regulation may be made on foods on the European Union market in compliance with the conditions laid down in that Annex. 2. The health claims referred to in paragraph 1 shall be included in the Union list of permitted claims as provided for in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
The health claim listed in Annex II to this Regulation shall not be included in the Union list of permitted claims as provided for in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union .
ANNEX I PERMITTED HEALTH CLAIMS Application – Relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 Applicant – Address Nutrient, substance, food or food category Claim Conditions of use of the claim Conditions and/or restrictions of use of the food and/or additional statement or warning EFSA opinion reference Article 14(1)(a) health claim referring to reduction of disease risk Wrigley GmbH, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs EMEAI, Biberger Str. 18, 82008 Unterhaching, GERMANY Sugar-free chewing gum Sugar-free chewing gum helps reduce tooth demineralisation. Tooth demineralisation is a risk factor in the development of dental caries. Information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained with chewing of 2-3 g of sugar-free chewing gum for 20 minutes, at least three times per day after meals. Q-2010-00119 Article 14(1)(a) health claim referring to reduction of disease risk Wrigley GmbH, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs EMEAI, Biberger Str. 18, 82008 Unterhaching, GERMANY Sugar-free chewing gum Sugar-free chewing gum helps neutralise plaque acids. Plaque acids are a risk factor in the development of dental caries. Information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained with chewing of 2-3 g of sugar-free chewing gum for 20 minutes, at least three times per day after meals. Q-2010-00120
ANNEX II REJECTED HEALTH CLAIM Application – Relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 Nutrient, substance, food or food category Claim EFSA opinion reference Article 14(1)(a) health claim referring to a reduction of a disease risk OPC Plus OPC Plus has been shown to increase the microcirculation and may therefore reduce the risk of chronic venous insufficiency Q-2009-00751
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