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

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
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
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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

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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