Commission Regulation (EU) No 1066/2013 of 30 October 2013 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

Article 1

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, the health claims referred to in paragraph 1 used prior to the entry into force of this Regulation, may continue to be used for a maximum period of six months after the entry into force of 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 .

ANNEX

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
Glucosamine
Glucosamine contributes to the protection of joint cartilage exposed to excessive motion or loading and helps to improve the range of motion in joints
Q-2011-00907
Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data
Glucosamine
Glucosamine contributes to the maintenance of normal joint cartilage
Q-2011-01113
Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data
Wheat polar lipid extract
Contributes to improve skin hydration
Q-2011-01122
Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data
Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii CNCM I-3799
Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii CNCM I-3799 helps maintain intestinal comfort
Q-2012-00271
Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data
A combination of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, D-biotin and pumpkin seed oil ( Cucurbita pepo L.)
Helps to increase hair number
Q-2012-00334 & Q-2012-00335
Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data
Rhodiola rosea L. extract
Helps to reduce tiredness in case of stress
Q-2012-00336
Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data
A combination of flaxseed oil and vitamin E
Contributes to maintain skin permeability barrier function
Q-2012-00337
Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data
Opti
EFAX ™
Opti
EFAX ™ helps to maintain healthy blood levels of LDL cholesterol
Q-2012-00339
Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data
Opti
EFAX ™
Opti
EFAX ™ helps to maintain healthy blood levels of HDL cholesterol
Q-2012-00340
Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data
KF2BL20
Helps to maintain hair strength
Q-2012-00381
Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data
Hyaluronic acid
Helps to maintain good skin hydration
Q-2012-00382
Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data
Opti
EFAX ™
Opti
EFAX ™ helps to maintain healthy blood levels of triglycerides
Q-2012-00383
Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data
Transitech®
Improves transit and durably regulates it
Q-2012-00296
Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data
Femilub®
Helps to reduce vaginal dryness
Q-2012-00571
Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data
A combination of lycopene, vitamin E, lutein and selenium
Helps to prepare sensitive skin from the inside to improve their tolerance to the sun
Q-2012-00592
Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data
Prolibra®
Helps to reduce body fat while preserving lean muscle
Q-2012-00001
Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data
Eff
EXT ™
Helps to support joint function by maintaining low levels of plasma C-reactive protein
Q-2012-00386

Commission Regulation (EU) No 1066/2013 of 30 October 2013 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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