München, 08.02.2017

Update of EFSA-Guidance on Health Claims Applications


EFSA now has published its updated Scientific and Technical Guidance for Health Claims applications. The draft was open for conusultation since last autumn and many stakeholders took the opportunity to comment the proposal.

The document shall help in preparing an application with a chance of succeeding. It gives a clear structure and adresses the various kinds of health claims. Espacially, the chapter dealing with essential nutrients brings new aspects.


Scientific and Technical Guidance

Link to the guidance

Webinar of EFSA

Link to the recording