EU denies authorization of a health claim in food not related to disease or child health
27 May 2026Effective: 26 May 202674 views
Who is affected:
Food manufacturers, distributors and marketers in the European Union
Summary
The European Commission rejects allowing the use of a specific health claim in food. This decision affects the labeling and advertising of food products throughout the EU.
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Regulation (EU) 2026/1118 denies the authorization of a health claim in food that is not related to the reduction of disease risk or child development and health. The European Commission, after evaluating the available scientific evidence, concludes that such claim does not meet the requirements established in Regulati…
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