Health Claims Conditions




NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 50 — 8 MAY 2015

Conditions for permitted general level health claims

Part 2—Vitamins

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5
Food or property of food Specific health effect Relevant population Dietary context Conditions
Contributes to normal amino acid synthesis
Contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism
Contributes to normal psychological function
Contributes to normal immune system function
Contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
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/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 formulated caffeinated beverage; or

(vi) a formulated supplementary sports food; or

(vii) a formulated meal replacement. |
| 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 | | | |

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🏥 Conditions for permitted general level health claims (continued from previous page)

🏥 Health & Social Welfare
Food standards, Health claims, Vitamins, Folic acid, Niacin, Amino acid synthesis, Homocysteine metabolism, Psychological function, Immune system function, Neural tube structure, Neurological function, Energy release