Commission Regulation (EU) No 1171/2011 of 16 November 2011 refusing to authorise certain 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
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1. The health claims listed in the Annex to this Regulation shall not be included in the Union list of permitted claims as provided for in Article 13(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. 2. However, products bearing these health claims placed on the market or labelled prior to the date of entry into force of this Regulation may remain on the market for a maximum period of 6 months after that date.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union .
ANNEX Rejected health claims Application – Relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 Nutrient, substance, food or food category Claim EFSA opinion reference Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data Live Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota Daily consumption of live Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota as present in a fermented milk product helps maintain the upper respiratory tract defences by helping to support immune functions Q-2010-00137 Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data Lactobacillus plantarum TENSIA TM Regular consumption (at least three weeks) of 50 g/day Südamejuust (‘heart cheese’) of Harmony TM brand comprising probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum TENSIA TM helps to maintain the cardio-vascular system/heart health through reduction of blood pressure/symbol of heart Q-2010-00950
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