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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 .