Scientific validation of health claims. An inventory

Regulation (EC) No. 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods (so-called "Health Claims Regulation" – HCV) enables food companies to market foods with an effect-related claim. Eight years after the regulation came into force, the aim is to provide a brief overview of regulatory developments in the implementation of the HCV and information on the procedure for the authorisation of health claims. In addition, the requirements for the scientific substantiation of health claims and the necessary evidence criteria are discussed. The EFSA has set high hurdles for scientific substantiation. The aim of the article is to highlight weaknesses in the approach taken to date, provide an overview of the issues that remain unresolved and highlight options for overcoming the scientific requirements.

Kügel JW, Schön C

pharmind 2015, No. 5 page 710