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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2013-1066/annex",
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  "legislation": "eur/2013/1066",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Regulation (EU) No 1066/2013 of 30 October 2013 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)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2013-1066",
  "path": "annex",
  "kind": "annex",
  "number": null,
  "heading": null,
  "text": "Rejected health claims\nApplication — Relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006\nNutrient, substance, food or food category\nClaim\nEFSA opinion reference\nArticle 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data\nGlucosamine\nGlucosamine contributes to the protection of joint cartilage exposed to excessive motion or loading and helps to improve the range of motion in joints\nQ-2011-00907\nArticle 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data\nGlucosamine\nGlucosamine contributes to the maintenance of normal joint cartilage\nQ-2011-01113\nArticle 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data\nWheat polar lipid extract\nContributes to improve skin hydration\nQ-2011-01122\nArticle 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data\nSaccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii CNCM I-3799\nSaccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii CNCM I-3799 helps maintain intestinal comfort\nQ-2012-00271\nArticle 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data\nA combination of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, D-biotin and pumpkin seed oil (Cucurbita pepo L.)\nHelps to increase hair number\nQ-2012-00334 & Q-2012-00335\nArticle 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data\nRhodiola rosea L. extract\nHelps to reduce tiredness in case of stress\nQ-2012-00336\nArticle 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data\nA combination of flaxseed oil and vitamin E\nContributes to maintain skin permeability barrier function\nQ-2012-00337\nArticle 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data\nOpti EFAX™\nOpti EFAX™ helps to maintain healthy blood levels of LDL cholesterol\nQ-2012-00339\nArticle 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data\nOpti EFAX™\nOpti EFAX™ helps to maintain healthy blood levels of HDL cholesterol\nQ-2012-00340\nArticle 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data\nKF2BL20\nHelps to maintain hair strength\nQ-2012-00381\nArticle 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data\nHyaluronic acid\nHelps to maintain good skin hydration\nQ-2012-00382\nArticle 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data\nOpti EFAX™\nOpti EFAX™ helps to maintain healthy blood levels of triglycerides\nQ-2012-00383\nArticle 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data\nTransitech®\nImproves transit and durably regulates it\nQ-2012-00296\nArticle 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data\nFemilub®\nHelps to reduce vaginal dryness\nQ-2012-00571\nArticle 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data\nA combination of lycopene, vitamin E, lutein and selenium\nHelps to prepare sensitive skin from the inside to improve their tolerance to the sun\nQ-2012-00592\nArticle 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data\nProlibra®\nHelps to reduce body fat while preserving lean muscle\nQ-2012-00001\nArticle 13(5) health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data\nEff EXT™\nHelps to support joint function by maintaining low levels of plasma C-reactive protein\nQ-2012-00386",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [],
  "outstanding_effects": [],
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    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2013/1066/annex",
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  },
  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
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