ID 328 - Fosfor

PL: Fosfor
EN: Phosphorus
Pdf: phosphorus

Oświadczenie (4)

Oświadczenie (2)

1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika

The food constituent that is the subject of the health claims is phosphorus, which is a well recognised nutrient and is measurable in foods by established methods.
Phosphorus occurs naturally in foods and it is authorised for addition to foods and for use in food supplements (Annex I of the Regulation (EC) No 1925/20064 and Annex I of Directive 2002/46/EC5). This evaluation applies to phosphorus naturally present in foods and those forms authorised for addition to foods (Annex II of the Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 and Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC).
The Panel considers that the food constituent, phosphorus, which is the subject of the health claims is sufficiently characterised.

2.1. Funkcjonowanie błon komórkowych (ID 328)

The claimed effect is “cell membrane's structure (in the form of phospholipids)”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
The Panel considers that normal function of cell membranes is beneficial to human health.

3. Naukowe uzasadnienia wpływu na zdrowie człowieka

Phosphates are involved in many metabolic and structural functions as well as the regulation of the acid-base balance. Phoshorus is part of many organic compounds such as nucleic acids, inositol triphosphate, creatine-phosphate, ATP, AMP or phospholipids. Phosphorus is an essential nutrient in energy metabolism as it intervenes in the production, storage and transfer of energy. Phosphorylation- dephosphorylation reactions are crucial to many aspects of metabolic control (Anderson et al., 2006).

3.1. Funkcjonowanie błon komórkowych (ID 328)

Phosphorus is a component of phospholipids, the major constituents of most biological membranes. Phosphorus-depleted rats show several abnormalities including reduction of myocardial inorganic phosphorus, phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, total phospholipid phosphorus and impaired fatty acid oxidation; all suggesting defective phospholipid synthesis as a mechanism to explain cellular membrane injury (Knochel, 2006; IoM, 1997).
The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has been established between the dietary intake of phosphorus and the normal function of cell membranes. However, the evidence provided does not establish that inadequate intake of phosphorus leading to impaired function of cell membranes occurs in the general EU population.

4.1. Funkcjonowanie błon komórkowych (ID 328)

The Panel considers that the following wording reflects the scientific evidence: “Phosphorus contributes to normal function of cell membranes”.

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 phosphorus 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 (UL) have not been established for phosphorus in children, adolescents and adults.

Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

Appropriate warning needed for K (to be determined) Must at least be a source of mineral/s as per annex to regulation 1924/2006