ID 224 - Wapń

PL: Wapń
EN: Calcium
Pdf: calcium

Oświadczenie (4)

Oświadczenie (2)

1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika

The food constituent that is the subject of the health claim is calcium, which is a well recognised nutrient and is measurable in foods by established methods. Calcium occurs naturally in foods in many forms which are generally well utilised by the body. Different forms of calcium are authorised for addition to foods and for use in food supplements (Annex II of the Regulation (EC) No 1925/20064 and Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC5). This evaluation applies to calcium naturally present in foods and 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, calcium, which is the subject of the health claims, is sufficiently characterised.

2.1. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stanu kości i zębów (ID 224, 230, 231, 354, 3099)

The claimed effects are “bone health”, “bone strength (includes bone structure, bone mineralisation, bone density)”, “structure of teeth”, “bones and teeth” and “dental health”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
In the context of the proposed wordings, the Panel notes that the claimed effects relate to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.
The Panel considers that the maintenance of normal bones and teeth is beneficial to human health.

3. Naukowe uzasadnienia wpływu na zdrowie człowieka - 

More than 99% of the total calcium in the body is located in bones and teeth and contributes to their mass, structure and strength. Besides this structural role, calcium acts as an intracellular messenger and as a cofactor for extracellular enzymes and proteins (IoM, 1997).

3.1. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stanu kości i zębów (ID 224, 230, 231, 354, 3099)

The evidence provided by consensus opinions/reports from authoritative bodies and reviews shows that there is good consensus on the roles of calcium in the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.
Calcium is an important structural component of bone and teeth. Adequate calcium intake throughout childhood and adolescence is needed to achieve maximum peak bone mass in young adulthood which is an important determinant of bone mineral status in later life. The growth, development and maintenance of bone and teeth is related to the quantity of dietary calcium consumed and recommended intakes of calcium to meet requirements for growth, development and maintenance of bone at all ages have been established by various authorities. Inadequate dietary calcium intake may contribute to impaired bone development in early life and to the accelerated loss of bone mass in adults and in older people. Available evidence indicates that calcium intakes may be inadequate in sub-groups of the population in some EU countries, especially children, women and older people (AAP, 1999; AFSSA, 2001; Branca, 1997; COMA, 1991; DGE, 2000; Elmadfa and Weichselbaum, 2004; FAO/WHO, 2001; FNB, 1999; Food Safety Authority of Ireland, 1999; Greer, 2006; JHCI, 2003; IoM, 1997, National Health and Medical Research Council, 2006; Nordic Council of Ministers, 2004; SCF, 2003; Theobald, 2005; WHO, 2003).
The Panel considers that a cause and effect relationship has been established between the dietary intake of calcium and the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.

4.1. Utrzymanie prawidłowego stanu kości i zębów (ID 224, 230, 231, 354, 3099)

The Panel considers that the following wordings reflect the scientific evidence: “Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth”.

5. Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

The Panel considers that in order to bear the claim a food should be at least a source of calcium as per Annex to Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. Such amounts can be easily consumed as part of a balanced
diet. No Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) have been established for calcium in children and adolescents; the UL for calcium in adults is 2500 mg/day (SCF, 2003).

Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

Must at least be a source of mineral/s as per annex to regulation 1924/2006