Each chapter in this book is devoted to foods, nutrients or food ingredients that have been awarded authorised health claims in Europe and, where the information is available, aims to cover: Characterisation of the food, nutrient or food ingredient. Authorised health claims and how they benefit consumers. A summary of the substantiating and supporting evidence for the claims. Conditions of use, warning labels, and any safety issues. How the food, nutrient or food ingredient can be incorporated into a balanced diet. Details of available research on consumer understanding of health claim wording, and use of flexibility of the wording in practice. Importance or potential of authorised health claims in product development. How authorised claims are being used in practice, on products and in commercial communications such as websites and advertising in different EU Member States. Other regulatory issues or legislation relevant to use of the claim, e.g. novel foods, and medicines regulations.
