Annex
United Kingdom
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 | Live Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota | Daily consumption of live Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota as present in a fermented milk product helps maintain the upper respiratory tract defences by helping to support immune functions | Q-2010-00137 |
| Article 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data | Lactobacillus plantarum TENSIATM | Regular consumption (at least three weeks) of 50 g/day Südamejuust (‘heart cheese’) of HarmonyTM brand comprising probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum TENSIATM helps to maintain the cardio-vascular system/heart health through reduction of blood pressure/symbol of heart | Q-2010-00950 |