EFSA release first batch of 94 health claim opinions

At last EFSA has released 94 opinions on a small batch of 523 health claims relating to over 200 food components. With 66% of the claims rejected (negative opinion) including the likes of glucosamine, the industry is again in turmoil - but it gets worse… According to Directorate-General for Health and Consumers (DG SANCO) the body which helps make sure traders, manufactures and food producers observe their legal obligations, commented that those given a negative opinion by EFSA have 6 months to comply and be removed from the market. In a recent exclusive interview with EU Food Law Weekly,...