date:Jul 19, 2012
The second constituent in question sought substantiation of the health claim related to hyaluronic acid and protection of the skin against dehydration, targeting the general population.
Only one study was identified in this case by the Swiss company as pertinent to the claim, and was a single-arm study with no control group.
The Panel noted that this study was uncontrolled and considered that no conclusions could be drawn from this for the scientific substantiation of the claim.
No causality