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

• CELEX: Regulation (EU) No 665/2011
• Articles: 5

Article 1

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.

Article 2

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.

Article 3

This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union .

Schedules & Appendices

ANNEX I

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

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