Article 14(1)(a) health claim referring to a reduction of a disease risk | Leaf Int and Leaf Holland, Hoevestein 26, 4903 SC Oosterhout NB, The Netherlands, and Leaf Suomi Oy, PO Box 25, FI-21381 Aura, Finland | Chewing gum sweetened with 100 % xylitol | Chewing gum sweetened with 100 % xylitol has been shown to reduce dental plaque. High content/level of dental plaque is a risk factor in the development of caries in children | Information to the consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained with a consumption of 2-3 g of chewing gum sweetened with 100 % xylitol at least 3 times per day after the meals | | Q-2008-321 |
Article 14(1)(b) health claim referring to children’s development and health | Danone SA, C/Buenos Aires, 21, 08029 Barcelona, Spain | Phosphorus | Phosphorus is needed for the normal growth and development of bone in children | The claim can be used only for food which is at least a source of phosphorus as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 | | Q-2008-217 |