ID 4661 - Biotyna

PL: Biotyna
EN: Biotin
Pdf: biotin

Oświadczenie (2)

1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika

The food constituent that is the subject of the health claims is biotin, which is a well recognised nutrient and is measurable in foods by established methods. Biotin occurs naturally in foods as free biotin and in protein bound forms; there are eight stereoisomers, but D(+)-biotin is the only naturally occurring isomer that plays a role in human metabolism, and currently the only form authorised for addition to foods (Annex II of the Regulation (EC) No 1925/20066 and Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC7). This evaluation applies to biotin 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, biotin, which is the subject of the health claims, is sufficiently characterised.

2.8. Udział w prawidłowym metabolizmie makroskładników (ID 4661)

The claimed effect is “role in protein and amino acid metabolism”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
Protein and amino acid metabolism is part of normal macronutrient metabolism.
The Panel considers that the claimed effect is related to macronutrient metabolism.
A claim on biotin and normal macronutrient metabolism 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 biotin 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.

Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia