ID 1462 - Beta-karoten

PL: Beta-karoten
EN: Beta carotene
Pdf: vitamin A

Oświadczenie (2)

1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika

The food constituent that is the subject of the health claims is beta-carotene ( -carotene). Beta- carotene is a well recognised dietary constituent and is measurable in foods, blood and tissues by established methods. The compound is naturally available from a great variety of fruits and vegetables. Beta-carotene is a precursor of vitamin A (pro-vitamin A) and is authorised for addition to foods and for use in food supplements (Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1925/20066 and Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC7). This evaluation applies to beta-carotene naturally present in foods and added to foods (Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 and Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC).
The Panel considers that the food constituent, beta-carotene, which is the subject of the health claims, is sufficiently characterised.

2.3. Utrzymanie prawidłowego funkcjonowania układu odpornościowego (ID 200, 1462)

The claimed effects are “immune health/immune function” and “immune health”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
A claim on vitamin A and normal function of the immune system has already been assessed with a favourable outcome (EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products Nutrition and Allergies (NDA), 2009).

Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

Up to 10 mg/day