Food Standards Regulations




18 JANUARY 2013 NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 3 121

SCHEDULE 3 (continued)

Conditions for permitted general level health claims

Part 2 – Vitamins (continued)

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5
Food or property of food Specific health effect Relevant population Dietary context Conditions
Folic acid (but not folate) Contributes to normal neural tube structure in the developing foetus Women of child bearing age Consume at least 400 μg of folic acid per day, at least the month before and three months after conception (a) the food must contain no less than 40 μg folic acid per serving; and

(b) the food is not –

(i) soft cheese; or

(ii) pâté; or

(iii) liver or liver product; or

(iv) food containing added phytosterols, phytostanols and their esters; or

(v) a food standardised in Standards 2.6.4 and 2.9.4; or

(vi) a formulated meal replacement standardised in Division 2 of Standard 2.9.3 |
| Niacin | Necessary for normal neurological function | | | The food must meet the general claim conditions for making a nutrition content claim about niacin |
| | Necessary for normal energy release from food | | | |
| | Necessary for normal structure and function of skin and mucous membranes | | | |
| | Contributes to normal growth and development | Children | | |
| | Contributes to normal psychological function | | | |
| | Contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue | | | |



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