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EFSA consults on Food and Health claims

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) [1] seeks views on the scientific and technical guidance for the preparation and presentation of the application for authorisation of a health claim.

The regulation 1924/2006 on food and health claims gives a critical role to EFSA as its role will be to assess whether any claims about the health benefits or nutritional value of foods are scientifically reliable and justified.

The European Commission has asked the agency to issue an opinion on scientific and technical guidance for the applications for authorisation of health claims.

The Scientific Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies has produced a draft opinion, on which interested parties are invited to comment on.

- How to submit the comments

- Deadline for comments: 17 June 2007

Footnotes

[1] The EFSA is a European agency which provides scientific advice on all matters with a direct or indirect impact on food and feed safety, including animal health and welfare and plant protection. EFSA is also consulted on nutrition in relation to Community legislation. EFSA was established by the European Parliament in 2002. EFSA’s two main areas of work are: Risk Assessment and Risk Communication.

Last modified on May 30 2007.

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