Following a lengthy and complex process, FoodDrinkEurope said this is an important step towards the adoption of 222 scientifically substantiated and permitted Article 13.1 generic health claims on foods as laid down by Regulation 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims.
A European-wide list of permitted Article 13.1 health claims list would bring certainty to the consumer, provide information on the beneficial properties of nutrients in food and help consumers to make informed food choices, contributing to balanced diets and healthier lifestyles.
Harmonisation of the use of scientifically substantiated claims on foods across the EU would also encourage industry to continue providing valuable new scientific evidence In view of future health claim applications, FoodDrinkEurope reiterates its call for improved dialogue and guidance between applicants and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to provide more certainty for food business operators when investing in R&D and innovation to facilitate this further.
Read more about Article 13 health claims here.
Source: FoodDrinkEurope
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