date:Aug 10, 2012
It includes two documents advising on how manufacturers can justify health claims for their products when seeking approval.
They are the last two in a series of six which had already covered claims related to gut and immune function; antioxidants and cardiovascular health; weight management; and bone, joints and oral health.
Issues addressed in the documents include definitions of beneficial physiological effects and the type of evidence that will be required to substantiate a claim.
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