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Demystifying EU Health Claims: Regulation and Authorization

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Lennie Tao
Wednesday , 24th Sep 2025
ChemLinked
Background

Have you ever wondered how foods get to carry health claims like 'reduces blood cholesterol' or 'contributes to the normal function of the immune system' in the European Union? It's not a simple process. The EU has specific rules and a detailed authorization system to ensure all health claims are scientifically proven and easy for consumers to understand.

This webinar is for anyone interested in learning about this topic. We'll provide a clear overview of the regulations, explain the different types of claims, and introduce the process for getting a claim approved. Our goal is to give you a foundation for understanding the world of EU health claims.

Contents

Part 1: Regulatory Framework and Explanations Regarding Health Claims

  • Legal basis and competent authorities

  • Definition and types of Health Claims

  • Distinguishing between a "Health Claim" and a "Nutrition Claim"

  • Examples of approved vs. rejected health claims

Part 2: How to Apply for New Health Claim Authorization

  • Principles for Authorization & Key Reference Documents

  • Overview of the authorization procedure

  • Required information for the application dossier

  • Challenges for authorization

Part 3: Rules for the Use of Health Claims

  • General principles and labeling rules

  • Case study: Applying the rules to a product label

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact us at:

EMAIL: [email protected]

TEL: +86 (0) 571 8609 4444

Speaker
  • ChemLinked Regulatory Analyst
    Lennie Tao is a food regulatory analyst working at ChemLinked. Her broad experience in the food sector has afforded her insights on food compliance in Vietnam, Malaysia and the European Union. She is also a regular attendee of food training forums and has delivered speeches in industry conferences, workshops held by embassies, consulates and agencies (e.g. Usapang Exports held by the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry in 2021), etc. Email: [email protected]
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