✨ Health Claims
NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 50 — 8 MAY 2015
Conditions for permitted high level health claims
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food or property of food | Specific health effect | Relevant population | Context claim statements | Conditions |
| Folic acid (but not folate) | Reduces risk of foetal neural tube | Women of child bearing age | Consume at least 400 µg of folic acid per day, at least the month before and three months | The food must: |
(a) contain no less than 40 µg folic acid/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 formulated caffeinated beverage; or
(vi) a formulated supplementary sports food; or
(vi) a formulated meal replacement. |
| Increased intake of fruit and vegetables | Reduces risk of coronary heart disease | | Diet containing an increased amount of both fruit and vegetables | (a) Claims are not permitted on:
(i) juice blend; or
(ii) fruit juice; or
(iii) vegetable juice; or
(iv) a formulated beverage; or
(v) mineral water or spring water; or
(vi) a non-alcoholic beverage; or
(vii) a brewed soft drink; or
(viii) fruit drink; or
(ix) an electrolyte drink; or
(x) an electrolyte drink base; and
(b) the food must contain no less than 90% fruit or vegetable by weight. |
| Phytosterols, phytostanols and their esters | Reduces blood cholesterol | Diet low in saturated fatty acids | Diet containing 2 g of phytosterols, phytostanols and their esters per day | The food must:
(a) meet the relevant conditions specified in the table in section S25—2; and
(b) contain a minimum of 0.8 g total plant sterol equivalents content/serving. |
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