Following the completion of a review by the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA), nutrient specific diet-related health claims will be allowed for qualified food products with immediate effect. The review was done in consultation with the Health Promotion Board (HPB), and the outcome is aligned with the guidelines of major developed countries.
Local food manufacturers and importers may now apply for the use of the following nutrient specific diet-related health claims on their products:
(i) A healthy diet with adequate calcium and vitamin D, with regular exercise, helps to achieve strong bones and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis. (Name of food) is a good source of/high in/enriched in/fortified with calcium.
(ii) A healthy diet low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, a risk factor for stroke and heart disease. (Name of food) is sodium free/ low in/ very low/ reduced in sodium.
(iii) A healthy diet low in saturated fat and trans fat, may reduce the risk of heart disease. (Name of food) is free of/ low in saturated fats, trans fats.
(iv) A healthy diet rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables that contain dietary fibre may reduce the risk of heart disease. (Name of food) is low/free of fat and high in dietary fibre.
(v) A healthy diet rich in fibre-containing foods such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancers. (Name of food) is free/ low in fat and high in dietary fibre.
Only food products that have been approved by HPB to carry the Healthier Choice Symbol may be considered for the use of the above health claims in their food labels.
The use of the approved health claims will help consumers make informed decisions when selecting food products with health benefits.
Friday, April 17, 2009
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