Commission Regulation (EU) No 536/2013 of 11 June 2013 amending Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 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

The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

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 2 January 2014.

ANNEX

ANNEX
In the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, the following entries of permitted health claims are inserted in alphabetical order:
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 Journal number
Relevant entry number in the Consolidated List submitted to EFSA for its assessment
Alpha-cyclodextrin
Consumption of alpha-cyclodextrin as part of a starch-containing meal contributes to the reduction of the blood glucose rise after that meal
The claim may be used for food which contains at least 5 g of alpha-cyclodextrin per 50 g of starch 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 alpha-cyclodextrin as part of the meal.
2012; 10(6):2713
2926
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal blood triglyceride levels
The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily intake of 2 g of DHA and which contains DHA in 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.
The claim shall not be used for foods targeting children.
2010; 8(10):1734
533, 691, 3150
Docosahexaenoic acid and Eicosapentaenoic acid (DHA/EPA)
DHA and EPA contribute to the maintenance of normal blood pressure
The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily intake of 3 g of EPA and DHA. In order 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 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.
The claim shall not be used for foods targeting children.
2009; 7(9):1263
2010; 8(10):1796
502, 506, 516, 703, 1317, 1324
Docosahexaenoic acid and Eicosapentaenoic acid (DHA/EPA)
DHA and EPA contribute to the maintenance of normal blood triglyceride levels
The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily intake of 2 g of EPA and DHA. 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 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.
The claim shall not be used for foods targeting children.
2009; 7(9):1263
2010; 8(10):1796
506, 517, 527, 538, 1317, 1324, 1325
Dried plums of ‘prune’ cultivars ( Prunus domestica L.)
Dried plums/prunes contribute to normal bowel function
The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily intake of 100 g of dried plums (prunes). In order to bear the 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).
2012; 10(6):2712
1164
Fructose
Consumption of foods containing fructose leads to a lower blood glucose rise compared to foods containing sucrose or glucose
In order to bear the claim, glucose and/or sucrose should be replaced by fructose in sugar-sweetened foods or drinks so that the reduction in content of glucose and/or sucrose, in these foods or drinks, is at least 30 %.
2011; 9(6):2223
558

Commission Regulation (EU) No 536/2013 of 11 June 2013 amending Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 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

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