5. Claim Requirements

Quick-frozen Foodstuffs
EU

This section provides information on the definition of different types of claims and any restrictions or allowance of claims as well as claim registration processes.

5.1 Overview of Claims

Within the European Union (EU), regulations regarding nutrition and health claims are established to ensure that consumers are not misled by false or exaggerated claims about food products. The regulation governing nutrition and health claims in the EU is regulation (EC) 1924/2006 [1]. It aims to harmonize rules across member states to protect consumers and facilitate the free movement of goods within the EU. 

5.1.1 Types & Definitions

Nutrition claims denote the presence of significant nutrients within the final food product. They encompass content claims and comparative claims, highlighting specific nutritional attributes. 

Health Claims pertain to the authorized health benefits linked to the nutritional content of the final product. These approved health claims span general functions claims, claims associated with mitigating disease risk, and claims relevant to the growth and development of children.

5.1.2 List of Prohibited Claims

Category

Quick-frozen foodstuffs

Please refer to Section 5.1.2 of the "General Foods" guidebook of the European Union (EU).

Product

Frozen Potato Products - Deep Fried

Same as "Category" above.

Frozen Cheese Snack Products - Deep Fried

Same as "Category" above.

5.2 Nutritional Claims

5.2.1 Permitted Claims

Category

Quick-frozen foodstuffs

Please refer to Section 5.2.1 of the "General Foods" guidebook of the European Union (EU).

Product

Frozen Potato Products - Deep Fried

Same as "Category" above.

Frozen Cheese Snack Products - Deep Fried

Same as "Category" above.

5.2.2 Nutritional Claim Registration

Category

Quick-frozen foodstuffs

Please refer to Section 5.2.2 of the "General Foods" guidebook of the European Union (EU).

Product

Frozen Potato Products - Deep Fried

Same as "Category" above.

Frozen Cheese Snack Products - Deep Fried

Same as "Category" above.

5.3 Health Claims

5.3.1 Permitted Claims

Category

Quick-frozen foodstuffs

Please refer to Section 5.3.1 of the "General Foods" guidebook of the European Union (EU).

Product

Frozen Potato Products - Deep Fried

Same as "Category" above.

Frozen Cheese Snack Products - Deep Fried

Same as "Category" above.

5.3.2 Health Claim Registration

Category

Quick-frozen foodstuffs

Please refer to Section 5.3.2 of the "General Foods" guidebook of the European Union (EU).

Product

Frozen Potato Products - Deep Fried

Same as "Category" above.

Frozen Cheese Snack Products - Deep Fried

Same as "Category" above.

5.4 Other Notes or Requirements for Claims

Category

Quick-frozen foodstuffs

Please refer to Section 5.4 of the "General Foods" guidebook of the European Union (EU).

Product

Frozen Potato Products - Deep Fried

Same as "Category" above.

Frozen Cheese Snack Products - Deep Fried

Same as "Category" above.

5.5 References

1. Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on food

EUR-Lex - 02006R1924-20141213 - EN - EUR-Lex (europa.eu)