Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/1556 of 17 October 2018 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.)

Regulation (EU) 2018/1556 · Regulation · 3 articles

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Article 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.

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 .

Supplementary provisions

ANNEXSupplementary provisions

ANNEX Rejected health claim 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 Stablor®, a drink preparation with defined macro- and micronutrient composition and specific proportion of amino acids (tryptophan to neutral amino acids ratio) In the context of a well-balanced diet and a mild caloric restriction, the addition of Stablor® contributes to decrease visceral fat while preserving lean mass in overweight or obese subjects with abdominal fat and cardiometabolic risk factors. Q-2016-00319 Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data Curcumin Curcumin contributes to the normal functioning of joints. Q-2016-00856 Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data A carbohydrate:protein (CHO:P) ratio ≤ 1.8 on an energy basis in the context of an energy-restricted diet and body weight Helps to achieve a reduction in body weight and body fat when consumed as part of an energy restricted diet (< 8 368 kJ/2 000 kcal/day) for a minimum of 12 weeks. Q-2016-00436 Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data Vibigaba (germinated brown rice) In the context of an energy-restricted diet contributes to weight loss. Q-2017-00032 Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data Vibigaba (germinated brown rice) Contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels. Q-2017-00033 Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data Vibigaba (germinated brown rice) Contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure. Q-2017-00031 Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data Vibigaba (germinated brown rice) Contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Q-2017-00030

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