Terveysväittämiä
Terveysväittämiä refers to claims made about the health benefits or effects of a food, food category, or a component of food. These claims are typically used in marketing and on product labels to inform consumers about potential positive impacts on health. In many regions, including the European Union, health claims are subject to strict legal regulations to ensure that they are scientifically substantiated and not misleading to consumers.
To be permitted, a health claim must be supported by scientific evidence that is generally accepted by
There are generally two types of health claims: those that refer to the development and health of
The purpose of regulating health claims is to protect public health by preventing consumers from being deceived