ID 2731 - Wapń

PL: Wapń
EN: Calcium
Pdf: calcium

Oświadczenie (2)

1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika

The food constituent that is the subject of the health claims 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 1925/20066 and Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC7). 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 2731, 3155, 4311, 4312, 4703)

The claimed effects are “bone health-mineralisation”, “bone health”, “essential for proper structure and development of bones, teeth and nails” and “calcium is essential for growth”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
In the context of the proposed wordings and clarifications provided by Member States, the Panel assumes that the claimed effects refer to the maintenance of normal bone and teeth.
A claim on calcium and maintenance of normal bone and teeth has already been assessed with a favourable outcome (EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA), 2009).

Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

Intake of a Lithothamnium calcareum powder equivalent to at least an intake of 1000 mg of calcium as carbonate