Press Release: EFSA delivers its first series of opinions on ‘general function’ health claims

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), on 1 October 2009, published its first series of opinions on the list of ‘general function’ health claims compiled by Member States and the European Commission. The opinions provide scientific advice on 523 health claims relating to over 200 foods and food components such as vitamins and minerals, fibre, fats, carbohydrates, ‘probiotic’ bacteria, and botanical substances.