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7 Claims in relation to the tonicity of electrolyte drinks
(1) A claim that an electrolyte drink is isotonic may only be made if the electrolyte drink has an average osmolality of 250 - 340 milliOsmol/L.
(2) Where a claim is made that an electrolyte drink is isotonic, hypertonic or hypotonic, the osmolality of the electrolyte drink as measured in milliOsmols/L must be declared on the label of the package.
(3) The label on a package of isotonic electrolyte drink may include words to the effect that the product is designed to promote the availability of energy and to prevent or treat mild dehydration that may occur as a result of sustained strenuous exercise.
Editorial note:
A claim that an electrolyte drink is isotonic is not considered a nutrition claim for the purposes of Standard 1.2.8 of this Code.
For New Zealand purposes, if a claim is made on a product under subclause 7(3), the claim would contravene the New Zealand Medicines Act, unless the claim has been approved by the Minister.
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