ID 491 - Kwas alfa-linolenowy

PL: Kwas alfa-linolenowy
EN: Alpha-linolenic acid (LNA-Omega 3)
Pdf: various food(s)/food constituent(s) that are referring to children’s development

Oświadczenie (2)

1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika

The food constituent that is the subject of the health claims is alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
ALA is an essential n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms and three double bonds. ALA is a well recognised nutrient, is well absorbed when consumed in the form of triglycerides, and is measurable in foods by established methods.
The Panel notes that in the conditions of use for flaxseed oil (ID 578, 579, 601, 3182), ALA was identified as the proposed active ingredient.
The Panel considers that the food constituent, ALA, which is the subject of the health claims, is sufficiently characterised.

2.1. Rozwój mózgu i układu nerwowego (ID 491)

The claimed effect is “brain development and maturation of neurosensorial functions.” Brain and neurological development is interpreted by the Panel as children's development.
The Panel notes that claims related to children's development and health are outside the scope of Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
A claim on ALA and contribution to brain development pursuant to Article 14 has already been assessed with a favourable outcome (EFSA, 2009).

Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

Minimum 500mg of LC-PUFA (AFSSA RDA value) per day