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Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1066/2013 refusing to authorise certain health claims made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children’s development and health.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 289, 31 October 2013, pp. 49-55.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Packaging/labelling Internal trade Consumer protection
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The Regulation entered into force on 20 November 2013.
Abstract

The Annex to this Regulation specifies those health claims that shall not be included in the European Union list of permitted claims as provided for in article 13(3) of Regulation (EC) No. 1924/2006. However, those used prior to the entry into force of this Regulation may continue to be used for a maximum period of six months after the entry into force of this Regulation.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 432/2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children’s development and health.

Legislation | European Union | 2012

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX