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Health claims

A health claim is a statement about the positive effect a product can have on health. Claims appearing on food labelling have to be approved by the European Food Safety Authority( EFSA), who evaluate the scientific evidence supporting health claims.

Examples of health claims include:

• Calcium is important for the maintenance of normal bones;

• Beta-glucans contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels;

• Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.