date:Jun 05, 2012
at the claimed effect does not mislead consumers, and that it is based on sound data.
But Bucchini warned: One can still argue that, based on EFSAs assessment, consumers will interpret the statements as an implied health claim. However, this decision rests with the enforcement authorities, and the courts, and it would be wrong to allocate the decision with a scientific body.
EFSA, whose health claims panel is not composed of consumer science experts, has just looked at whether there was an e