Since the introduction of the Nutrition and Health Claims (NHCR) legislation in
2007 only certain health claims can be made for certain nutrients. The following
information is from the European Food Safety Authority (ESFA), part of the
European Commission:
A health claim is any statement about a relationship between food and health. EFSA is responsible for
evaluating the scientifi c evidence supporting health claims. The Commission draws up lists of health
claims (i.e. NHCR) including the different types of authorised and rejected health claims according to
research ESFA scientists deem suitable. The Commission authorises different health claims provided
they are based on scientifi c evidence and can be easily understood by consumers.
However, at the time of publishing this catalogue the nutritional industry is challenging the NHCR.
We view this legislation as unfair and in many ways inappropriate, especially in the light of them
rejecting claims like water helps hydrate the body!
The following table lists all the different nutrients used in Nutrigold products and the ESFA permitted
(authorised) health claims about their function. This information is correct at time of catalogue printing.
Mineral
Permitted Health Claim
Calcium
Calcium contributes to:
· normal blood clotting
· normal energy-yielding
metabolism
· normal muscle function and
neurotransmission
· normal function of
digestive
enzymes
Calcium has a role in the
process of cell division
and
specialisation.
Calcium is needed for the
maintenance of normal
bones and teeth.
Calcium and vitamin D are
needed for normal growth
and development of bone
in
children.
Mineral
Permitted Health Claim
Copper
Copper contributes to:
· maintenance of normal
connective
tissues
· normal energy-yielding
metabolism
· normal functioning of the
nervous
system
· normal hair pigmentation
· normal iron transport
in the body
· normal skin pigmentation
· normal function of the
immune
system
· protection of cells from
oxidative
stress
PERMITTED HEALTH
CLAIMS FOR NUTRIENTS
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