Nutrition and Health Claims: the regulatory principles and European legislation

The use of Nutrition & Health Claims in food and supplements is crucial for communication and market positioning, but it is regulated by Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, which imposes strict criteria to ensure its veracity and scientific support.
This course will provide a detailed analysis of the European legislation, delving into the EFSA’s claims assessment and authorisation process and the scientific requirements. Through a theoretical and practical approach, participants will understand the implications for food and nutraceutical companies.
Practical cases and recent decisions will also be analysed, offering concrete tools to address regulatory challenges and optimise the use of nutrition and health claims.

TOPICS COVERED

– Introduction to Nutrition & Health Claims and the European Regulatory Framework
– The authorisation process for Health Claims
– The scientific requirements supporting Health Claims
– Analysis of practical cases: authorisations and rejections of Health Claims
– Regulatory compliance and enforcement strategies for companies
– Conclusion

GOALS

The course aims to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the European regulatory framework on Nutrition & Health Claims, with a focus on regulatory principles and compliance requirements. The authorisation procedures under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and EFSA’s role in the scientific evaluation of claims will be analysed. Participants will acquire practical skills for the formulation of valid claims and learn how to avoid the most common mistakes in authorisation applications. Through commented practical cases, the most effective strategies for developing compliant claims that can be integrated into product communication will be illustrated. Finally, the course will offer an insight into the future perspectives of the regulations and their impact on food and nutraceutical companies.

WHO IT IS AIMED AT

The course is aimed at laboratory managers, risk managers, regulatory affairs, product safety managers, R&D managers, quality managers, innovation managers, R&D specialists, process engineers, food technologists, toxicologists and ecotoxicologists, compliance managers and all those who are required to apply the relevant regulatory provisions.