Abstract
Following an application from Specialised Nutrition Europe (formerly IDACE), submitted for authorisation of a health claim pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 via the Competent Authority of France, the EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on the scientific substantiation of a health claim related to niacin and contribution to normal energy-yielding metabolism. The Panel considers that niacin, the food constituent that is the subject of the health claim, is sufficiently characterised. Contribution to normal energy-yielding metabolism is a beneficial physiological effect. The Panel has previously assessed a claim on niacin and contribution to normal energy-yielding metabolism with a favourable outcome. The target population was the general population. The Panel considers that the role of niacin in contributing to normal energy-yielding metabolism applies to all ages, including infants and young children (from birth to three years). The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has been established between the dietary intake of niacin and contribution to normal energy-yielding metabolism. The following wording reflects the scientific evidence: ‘Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.’ The target population is infants and young children up to three years of age.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Artikelnummer | 4180 |
Tidsskrift | E F S A Journal |
Vol/bind | 13 |
Udgave nummer | 7 |
Antal sider | 9 |
ISSN | 1831-4732 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2015 |
Bibliografisk note
On request from the European Commission. Question No. EFSA-Q-2008-185, adopted on 29 June 2015.European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Parma, Italy
Emneord
- Det Natur- og Biovidenskabelige Fakultet