ID 1750 -
Selen
PL: Selen
EN: Selen
Pdf: selenium
Oświadczenie (2)
- naturalne mechanizmy obronne / układ odpornościowy
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.
2.7. Utrzymanie prawidłowego funkcjonowania układu odpornościowego (ID 1750)
The claimed effect is “natural defences/immune system”. 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 effect is related to the normal function of the immune system.
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A claim on selenium 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).
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
55 µg Se/day