Commission Regulation has amended European Regulation 983/2009 on the authorisation and refusal of certain health claims made on food and referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children’s development and health.
One of the amendments is related to conditions of use of the claim for plant sterols, which was approved 21/10/2009.
Products with added free plant sterols or esterified can state on their label: Plant
sterols have been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High
cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart
disease.
Condition of use for this health claim is: Information to
the consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake
of 1,5-2,4 plant sterols. Reference to the magnitude of the effect may
only be made for foods within the following categories: yellow fat
spreads, dairy products, mayonnaise and salad dressings. When referring
to the magnitude of the effect, the entire range «7 to 10%» and the
duration to obtain the effect «in 2 to 3 weeks» must be communicated to
the consumer.
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Source: Vitae Caps