Annex
United Kingdom
In the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, the following entries of permitted health claims are inserted in alphabetical order:
| Nutrient, substance, food or food category | Claim | Conditions of use of the claim | Conditions and/or restrictions of use of the food and/or additional statement or warning | EFSA Journal number | Relevant entry number in the Consolidated List submitted to EFSA for its assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha-cyclodextrin | Consumption of alpha-cyclodextrin as part of a starch-containing meal contributes to the reduction of the blood glucose rise after that meal | The claim may be used for food which contains at least 5 g of alpha-cyclodextrin per 50 g of starch in a quantified portion as part of the meal. In order to bear the claim information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained by consuming the alpha-cyclodextrin as part of the meal. | 2012; 10(6):2713 | 2926 | |
| Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) | DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal blood triglyceride levels | The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily intake of 2 g of DHA and which contains DHA in combination with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). In order to bear the claim, information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 2 g of DHA. When the claim is used on food supplements and/or fortified foods information shall also be given to consumers not to exceed a supplemental daily intake of 5 g of EPA and DHA combined. | The claim shall not be used for foods targeting children. | 2010; 8(10):1734 | 533, 691, 3150 |
| Docosahexaenoic acid and Eicosapentaenoic acid (DHA/EPA) | DHA and EPA contribute to the maintenance of normal blood pressure | The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily intake of 3 g of EPA and DHA. In order to bear the claim, information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of EPA and DHA. When the claim is used on food supplements and/or fortified foods information shall also be given to consumers not to exceed a supplemental daily intake of 5 g of EPA and DHA combined. | The claim shall not be used for foods targeting children. | 2009; 7(9):1263 2010; 8(10):1796 | 502, 506, 516, 703, 1317, 1324 |
| Docosahexaenoic acid and Eicosapentaenoic acid (DHA/EPA) | DHA and EPA contribute to the maintenance of normal blood triglyceride levels | The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily intake of 2 g of EPA and DHA. In order to bear the claim, information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 2 g of EPA and DHA. When the claim is used on food supplements and/or fortified foods information shall also be given to consumers not to exceed a supplemental daily intake of 5 g of EPA and DHA combined. | The claim shall not be used for foods targeting children. | 2009; 7(9):1263 2010; 8(10):1796 | 506, 517, 527, 538, 1317, 1324, 1325 |
| Dried plums of ‘prune’ cultivars (Prunus domestica L.) | Dried plums/prunes contribute to normal bowel function | The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily intake of 100 g of dried plums (prunes). In order to bear the claim, information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 100 g of dried plums (prunes). | 2012; 10(6):2712 | 1164 | |
| Fructose | Consumption of foods containing fructose leads to a lower blood glucose rise compared to foods containing sucrose or glucose | In order to bear the claim, glucose and/or sucrose should be replaced by fructose in sugar-sweetened foods or drinks so that the reduction in content of glucose and/or sucrose, in these foods or drinks, is at least 30 %. | 2011; 9(6):2223 | 558 |