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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2013-536/annex",
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  "legislation": "eur/2013/536",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Regulation (EU) No 536/2013 of 11 June 2013 amending Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 establishing a list of permitted 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-2013-536",
  "path": "annex",
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  "text": "In the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, the following entries of permitted health claims are inserted in alphabetical order:\nNutrient, substance, food or food category\nClaim\nConditions of use of the claim\nConditions and/or restrictions of use of the food and/or additional statement or warning\nEFSA Journal number\nRelevant entry number in the Consolidated List submitted to EFSA for its assessment\nAlpha-cyclodextrin\nConsumption of alpha-cyclodextrin as part of a starch-containing meal contributes to the reduction of the blood glucose rise after that meal\nThe 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.\n2012; 10(6):2713\n2926\nDocosahexaenoic acid (DHA)\nDHA contributes to the maintenance of normal blood triglyceride levels\nThe 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.\nThe claim shall not be used for foods targeting children.\n2010; 8(10):1734\n533, 691, 3150\nDocosahexaenoic acid and Eicosapentaenoic acid (DHA/EPA)\nDHA and EPA contribute to the maintenance of normal blood pressure\nThe 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.\nThe claim shall not be used for foods targeting children.\n2009; 7(9):1263\n2010; 8(10):1796\n502, 506, 516, 703, 1317, 1324\nDocosahexaenoic acid and Eicosapentaenoic acid (DHA/EPA)\nDHA and EPA contribute to the maintenance of normal blood triglyceride levels\nThe 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.\nThe claim shall not be used for foods targeting children.\n2009; 7(9):1263\n2010; 8(10):1796\n506, 517, 527, 538, 1317, 1324, 1325\nDried plums of ‘prune’ cultivars (Prunus domestica L.)\nDried plums/prunes contribute to normal bowel function\nThe 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).\n2012; 10(6):2712\n1164\nFructose\nConsumption of foods containing fructose leads to a lower blood glucose rise compared to foods containing sucrose or glucose\nIn 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 %.\n2011; 9(6):2223\n558",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
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  "outstanding_effects": [],
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  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
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