ID 1292 - Selen

PL: Selen
EN: Selen
Pdf: selenium

Oświadczenie (2)

1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika

The food constituent that is the subject of the health claims is selenium, which is a well recognised nutrient and is measurable in foods by established methods.
Selenium occurs naturally in foods and is authorised for addition to foods and for use in food supplements (Annex I of the Regulation (EC) No 1925/20066 and Annex I of Directive 2002/46/EC7). This evaluation applies to selenium naturally present in foods and to those forms authorised for addition to foods and for use in food supplements (Annex II of the Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 and Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC).
The Panel considers that the food constituent, selenium, which is the subject of the health claims, is sufficiently characterised.

2.5. Utrzymanie prawidłowego funkcjonowania tarczycy (ID 410, 1292)

The claimed effects are “key function within metabolism (e.g. GSH-peroxidase)”, “antioxidant to prevent oxidative stress”, “proper thyroid function” and “maintenance of cellular redox status”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
In the context of the clarifications provided by Member States, the Panel assumes that the claimed effects are related to thyroid function.
A claim on selenium and normal thyroid function has already been assessed with a favourable outcome (EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA), 2009).

2.6. Ochrona DNA, białek i lipidów przed uszkodzeniem oksydacyjnym (ID 410, 1292)

The claimed effects are “key function within metabolism (e.g. GSH-peroxidase)”, “antioxidant to prevent oxidative stress”, “proper thyroid function” and “maintenance of cellular redox status”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
In the context of the clarifications provided by Member States, the Panel assumes that the claimed effects are related to the protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage.
A claim on selenium and protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage has already been assessed with a favourable outcome (EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA), 2009).

5. Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

The Panel considers that in order to bear the claims a food should be at least a source of selenium as per Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. Such amounts can be easily consumed as part of a balanced diet. The target population is the general population. Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) have been established for adults, pregnant and lactating woman, children and adolescents (SCF, 2000).

Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

The product must state that the source of selenium-enrichment is via the animal’s feed, and is by means of an approved source of organic selenium (e.g. selenomethionine and other organic selenium molecules from an approved selenium yeast).