Health Claims

Food labelling or advertising cannot bear claims that could mislead the consumer.

Rules on nutrition and health claims have been set down by Regulation (EC) Nº 1924/2006 to protect consumers as well as to ensure fair competition. The use of health claims is not permitted in the EU unless they are approved by the European Commission, having followed a scientific evaluation from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). In order to obtain an authorisation of a health claim, a scientific dossier should be prepared demonstrating that there is a cause and effect relationship between the consumption of the food and the claimed effect.

Health Claims Services

• Assess the wording of label text to ensure approved claims are used, which are understood by the average consumer
• Review clinical studies to determine if they qualify for a health claim and identify probability of success
• Perform thorough literature reviews, ensuring all relevant information available in the public domain is used to support a health claim
• Compile, write and submit health claim applications
• Post-submission support: liaise with EFSA and Member State Rapporteur, answer supplementary information requests and provide regulatory support

Do you want to be able to inform consumers that one of the ingredients used in your food or food supplement has a beneficial effect?

Argenta covers all type of health claims made on foods:

• Article 13.5 claims based on newly developed scientific data
• Article 14 claims on disease risk reductions
• Article 14 claims referring to children’s development and health