ANNEX I

PERMITTED HEALTH CLAIMS

Application — Relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006

Applicant — Address

Nutrient, substance, food or food category

Claim

Conditions of use of the claim

Conditions and/or restrictions of use of the food and/or additional statement or warning

EFSA opinion reference

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

ANNEX II

REJECTED HEALTH CLAIMS

Application — Relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006

Nutrient, substance, food or food category

Claim

EFSA opinion reference

Article 14(1)(b) health claim referring to children’s development and health

Lactoral

Lactoral helps to bring back the normal functioning of the alimentary tract during its microflora disturbances (for example in case of loose stools, after taking antibiotics, in case of intestinal disorders caused by enteric pathogens)

EFSA-Q-2008-269

Article 14(1)(b) health claim referring to children’s development and health

Lactoral

Lactoral is recommended in order to improve the general immunity by maintaining the microbiological balance

EFSA-Q-2008-477

Article 14(1)(b) health claim referring to children’s development and health

Lactoral

Lactoral helps to protect the alimentary system against enteric pathogens because of strong antagonistic properties and helps to build the natural intestinal barrier

EFSA-Q-2008-478

Article 14(1)(b) health claim referring to children’s development and health

Lactoral

Lactoral helps to maintain natural intestinal microflora during travel, changing the climatic zone or a diet, especially in poor hygiene conditions

EFSA-Q-2008-479

Article 14(1)(b) health claim referring to children’s development and health

Lactoral

Lactoral contains living probiotic bacteria with strong ability to intestinal tract colonisation, isolated from healthy, naturally fed infant

EFSA-Q-2008-480

Article 14(1)(b) health claim referring to children’s development and health

Mumomega®

Mumomega® provides the nourishments that support healthy central nervous system development

EFSA-Q-2008-328

Article 14(1)(b) health claim referring to children’s development and health

Efalex®

Efalex® may help maintain coordination

EFSA-Q-2008-121

Article 14(1)(b) health claim referring to children’s development and health

Efalex®

Efalex® may help maintain concentration

EFSA-Q-2008-317

Article 14(1)(b) health claim referring to children’s development and health

Efalex®

Efalex® may help maintain and support brain development and function

EFSA-Q-2008-318

Article 14(1)(b) health claim referring to children’s development and health

Efalex®

Efalex® may help maintain learning ability

EFSA-Q-2008-319

Article 14(1)(b) health claim referring to children’s development and health

Efalex®

Efalex® may help maintain and support eye development and function

EFSA-Q-2008-320

Article 14(1)(b) health claim referring to children’s development and health

Eye q baby®

Eye q baby® provides the nourishments that support healthy central nervous system development

EFSA-Q-2008-119

Article 14(1)(b) health claim referring to children’s development and health

Eye q®

Eye q® provides the nourishments that help children to maintain healthy brain functions

EFSA-Q-2008-329

Article 14(1)(b) health claim referring to children’s development and health

Eye q®

Eye q® provides the nourishments that help children to maintain concentration levels

EFSA-Q-2008-330