ANNEX IU.K.

PERMITTED HEALTH CLAIMS

Application — Relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006Applicant — AddressNutrient, substance, food or food categoryClaimConditions of use of the claimConditions and/or restrictions of use of the food and/or additional statement or warningEFSA opinion reference
Article 14(1)(a) health claim referring to a reduction of a disease riskLeaf Int and Leaf Holland, Hoevestein 26, 4903 SC Oosterhout NB, The Netherlands, and Leaf Suomi Oy, PO Box 25, FI-21381 Aura, FinlandChewing gum sweetened with 100 % xylitolChewing 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 childrenInformation 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 mealsQ-2008-321
Article 14(1)(b) health claim referring to children’s development and healthDanone SA, C/Buenos Aires, 21, 08029 Barcelona, SpainPhosphorusPhosphorus is needed for the normal growth and development of bone in childrenThe 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 1924/2006Q-2008-217