Finnish list of health claims sent to the Commission

According to the Regulation on nutrition and health claims made on foods, the Member States were to deliver to the Commission by 31 January 2008 a list of health claims describing or referring to

a) the role of nutrient or other substance in growth, development and the functions of the body, or
b) psychological and behavioural functions, or
c) slimming or weight control or a reduction in the sense of hunger or an increase in the sense of satiety or a reduction of the available energy for the diet.

The list delivered to the Commission was drawn up on the basis of information received from the operators in the food sector. The information is based on a survey conducted by the Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira, with subsequent additions. Preliminary comments of some national experts have been attached to the list. Before the final publication of the list, the European Food Safety Authority EFSA will carry out a scientific evaluation of the health claims.

The Finnish authorities have also sent to the Commission a separate list of health claims which they received only in English. These claims have not been examined by the authorities or national experts.

Further information:
Kaisa Vaihia, Senior Adviser, tel. +358 (0)9 160 52305, GSM 358 (0)50 5020 0414