Specific requirements concerning food information
Article 4
1. In addition to the mandatory particulars listed in Article 9(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, the following shall be additional mandatory particulars for total diet replacement for weight control products: (a) a statement that the product is only intended for healthy overweight or obese adults who intend to achieve weight reduction; (b) a statement that the product should be not used by pregnant or lactating women, adolescents or by individuals suffering from a medical condition without the advice of a healthcare professional; (c) a statement on the importance of maintaining an adequate daily fluid intake; (d) a statement that the product provides adequate daily amounts of all essential nutrients when used in accordance with the instructions for use; (e) a statement that the product should not be used for more than 8 weeks, or repeatedly for shorter periods than this, by healthy overweight or obese adults without the advice of a healthcare professional; (f) instructions for appropriate preparation, where necessary, and a statement as to the importance of following those instructions; (g) if a product, when used as instructed by the manufacturer, provides a daily intake of polyols in excess of 20 g per day, a statement that the food may have a laxative effect; (h) if dietary fibre is not added to the product, a statement that the advice of a healthcare professional must be sought regarding the possibility of supplementing the product with dietary fibre. 2. When appearing on the package or on the label attached thereto, the mandatory particulars listed in paragraph 1 shall be indicated in such a way as to meet requirements laid down in Article 13(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011. 3. The labelling, presentation and advertising of total diet replacement for weight control products shall not make any reference to the rate or amount of weight reduction which may result from its use.