Commission Regulation (EU) No 155/2014 of 19 February 2014 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, 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.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of 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 L-tyrosine L-tyrosine is essential for the natural formation of dopamine Q-2011-00319 Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data Iron Excessive hair loss in non-menopausal women Q-2012-00059 Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data Citrulline-malate Maintenance of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels through reduction of lactates in excess for recovery from muscle fatigue Q-2011-00931 Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data E ff EXT ™ Contributes to support joint flexibility Q-2012-00384 Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data Krill oil Helps to improve the comfort of sensitive joints Q-2012-00385 Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data Vitis vinifera L. seeds extract Contributes to promote venous circulation in the legs Q-2012-00387 Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data Vitis vinifera L. seeds extract Helps to decrease swollen legs Q-2012-00388 Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data Cynatine® Daily consumption of 500 mg of Cynatine® helps to support joint flexibility Q-2012-00570 Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data OXY 280 OXY 280 helps to lose weight Q-2012-00572 Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data Vitis vinifera L. seeds extract Helps to drain the body in case of water accumulation Q-2012-00574 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 Paullinia cupana Kunth (guarana) and Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze (green tea) extracts Helps to burn fat Q-2012-00590 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 and activate tanning Q-2012-00593
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