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Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on Nutrition and Health Claims Made on Foods
Local Title:
Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on Nutrition and Health Claims Made on Foods
Country/Region:
European Union
Competent Authority:
European Parliament;  Council of the European Union
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2014-12-13
Implementation Date:
2014-12-13
Applicable Scope:
Alcoholic bevergae; Aquatic & aquatic products; Bakery food; Non-alcoholic beverages; Confectionery; Condiment; Nutrients ; Egg & egg products; Feed; Food Additive; Food for Special Medical Purpose; Food packaging; Frozen drinks; Fruits & vegetables; Genetically Modified Organism; Grain & grain products; Health supplement; Infant formula food; Meat & meat products; Milk & milk products; Nuts and seeds; Fat and oil products; Others; Pet food; Processed food; Ready-to-Eat/Convenience Foods; Sweeteners; Test method; Foods intended for particular nutritional uses; Dietary foods for weight control diets; Foods suitable for people intolerant to gluten
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 Official Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on Nutrition and Health Claims Made on Foods
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Summary

 This Regulation applies to nutrition and health claims made in commercial communications, whether in the labelling, presentation or advertising of foods to be delivered as such to the final consumer.

Contents

CHAPTER I SUBJECT MATTER, SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS

CHAPTER II GENERAL PRINCIPLES

CHAPTER III NUTRITION CLAIMS

CHAPTER IV HEALTH CLAIMS

CHAPTER V GENERAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS

ANNEX Nutrition claims and conditions applying to them

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