EFSA completes evaluation of further 442 ‘general function’ health claims

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), on 8 April 2011, published the outcome of the evaluations of a fourth series of ‘general function’ health claims proposed for use on food products. The 442 claims assessed relate to health relationships in such areas as: protection against oxidative damage to body cells; contribution to either cognitive or bowel function; and maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.

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