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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modification, pursuant to Article 19, of an Article 14(1)(a) health claim referring to a reduction of a disease risk. | Plant sterol esters | Plant sterol esters presented as food supplement in powder sachet have been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. | Q-2013-00595 |
| Article 14(1)(a) health claim referring to a reduction of a disease risk. | CranMax® | Prevent adhesion of E. coli to the uroepithelial cells in women which is a risk factor for developing urinary tract infections. | Q-2013-00649 |