EPHA, the European Heart Network, Eurocare and EuroCoop have issued a joint statement on proposed EU Regulation on health and nutrition claims for food. The statement was released on 8 January 2004 at a public hearing in the European Parliament organised to gather stakeholder views on the Regulation.
The NGOs are calling upon MEPs to take account of these key public health issues when the Regulation goes to a vote in the Plenary session of March 2004.
Health and nutrition claims only to be authorised for food products that meet a minimum nutrient profile.
Ban on health or nutrition claims on alcohol or products containing alcohol.
Ban on health or nutrition claims aimed at children.
