ANNEX

Rejected health claims

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

Nutrient, substance, food or food category

Claim

EFSA opinion reference

Article 13(5). Health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data

Ethanol-water extract of Caralluma fimbriata (Slimaluma®)

Slimaluma® helps to reduce waist circumference

Q-2010-00027

Article 13(5). Health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data

Ethanol-water extract of Caralluma fimbriata (Slimaluma®)

Slimaluma® helps to reduce body fat

Q-2010-00028

Article 13(5). Health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data

Ethanol-water extract of Caralluma fimbriata (Slimaluma®)

Slimaluma® helps to reduce body weight

Q-2010-00029

Article 13(5). Health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data

Ethanol-water extract of Caralluma fimbriata (Slimaluma®)

Slimaluma® helps to reduce caloric intake

Q-2010-00030

Article 13(5). Health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data

Ethanol-water extract of Caralluma fimbriata (Slimaluma®)

Slimaluma® helps to control hunger/appetite

Q-2010-00031

Article 13(5). Health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data

Yestimun®

Daily administration of Yestimun® strengthens the body’s defence during the cold season

Q-2008-667

Article 13(5). Health claim based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or including a request for the protection of proprietary data

Combination of blackcurrant seed oil (Ribes nigrum), fish oil, lycopene from tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) extract, vitamin C and vitamin E

Helps to improve dry skin condition

Q-2009-00767