Overview of different categories of health claims in relation their legal basis, approval status, and conditions of use
| Category | HCR basis | EFSA approval | Permitted alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition claim | Art. 2(2)(4) | Yes | Yes |
| Health claim | Art. 2(2)(5) | Yes | Yes |
| Specific health claim | Art. 13, 14 | Yes | Yes |
| Unspecific health claim | Art. 10(3) | No | No, only in combination with Art. 13(1) |
| Functional claim | Art. 13(1)(a) | Yes | Yes |
| Cognitive health claim | Art. 13(1)(b) | Yes | Yes |
| Botanical claim (traditional claim) | Art. 28(6) | No | Conditionally allowed |
| Disease reduction claim | Art. 14(1)(a) | Yes | Yes |
| Children’s development claim | Art. 14(1)(b) | Yes | Yes |
| Category | HCR basis | EFSA approval | Permitted alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition claim | Art. 2(2)(4) | Yes | Yes |
| Health claim | Art. 2(2)(5) | Yes | Yes |
| Specific health claim | Art. 13, 14 | Yes | Yes |
| Unspecific health claim | Art. 10(3) | No | No, only in combination with Art. 13(1) |
| Functional claim | Art. 13(1)(a) | Yes | Yes |
| Cognitive health claim | Art. 13(1)(b) | Yes | Yes |
| Botanical claim (traditional claim) | Art. 28(6) | No | Conditionally allowed |
| Disease reduction claim | Art. 14(1)(a) | Yes | Yes |
| Children’s development claim | Art. 14(1)(b) | Yes | Yes |
Note(s): HCR: Health Claims Regulation; EFSA: European Food Safety Agency