ANNEX IIU.K.Rejected health claims

Application — Relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006Nutrient, substance, food or food categoryClaimEFSA opinion reference
Article 14(1)(a) health claim referring to a reduction of a disease riskGlucosamine hydroclorideSlowing down/reduce the destruction process of cartilage of the musculoskeletal system and consequently reduce the risk of osteoarthritis.Q-2009-00412
Article 14(1)(a) health claim referring to a reduction of a disease riskIsolated soy proteinProtein-rich soybean component has been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol; blood cholesterol lowering may reduce the risk of (coronary) heart disease.Q-2011-00784
Article 14(1)(a) health claim referring to a reduction of a disease riskPlant sterols in combination with Cholesternorm®mixActively lowers cholesterol.

Q-2009-00237

Q-2011-01114

Article 14(1)(a) health claim referring to a reduction of a disease riskEicosapentanoic acid (EPA)EPA has been shown to reduce the AA/EPA ratio in blood. A high AA/EPA level is a risk factor in the development of attention difficulties in children with ADHD-like symptoms. These children are also characterised by less hyperactivity and/or coexisting oppositional behaviour.Q-2012-00573
Article 14(1)(a) health claim referring to a reduction of a disease riskPlant stanols (as plant stanol esters)Consuming 2 g/day plant stanols (as plant stanol esters) as part of a diet low in saturated fat results in a 2-fold greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol than consuming a low saturated fat diet alone. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease.Q-2012-00915