{"id":277963,"date":"2022-11-29T13:14:21","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T13:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/claim-compliance\/"},"modified":"2022-11-29T13:14:21","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T13:14:21","slug":"claim-compliance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/labeling-regulatory\/claim-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Claim Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"page-header-block-wrapper fullwidth-block\">\n    <div class=\"acf-page-header\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/claim-compliance-1.jpg'); \">\n        <div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"acf-page-header-container\">\n                            <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/claim-compliance-white.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" \/>\n                <\/div>\n                        <h1>Claim Compliance<\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.page-header-block-wrapper{\n    margin-bottom: 60px;\n}\n\n.fullwidth-block {\n    max-width: none !important;\n    width: 100vw !important;\n    position: relative;\n    padding:0px;\n    left: 50%;\n    right: 50%;\n    margin-left: -50vw;\n    margin-right: -50vw;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header {\n    background-size: cover;\n    background-position: center;\n    display: flex;\n    position: relative;\n    min-height: 250px; \n}\n\n.acf-page-header-container{\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 48px 24px;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    justify-content: end;\n    align-items: center;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header .overlay {\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 0;\n    left: 0;\n    right: 0;\n    bottom: 0;\n    background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--global-palette4), transparent);\n    z-index: 1;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header-container .image-wrapper{\n    position:relative;\n    height: 70px;\n    width: 70px;\n    background: var(--global-palette4);\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    z-index: 1;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header-container img{\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 50%;\n    left: 50%;\n    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);\n    max-width:40px;\n    z-index: 2;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header h1 {\n    display:block;\n    position: relative;\n    z-index: 2;\n    color:white;\n    text-align: center;\n}\n\n@media (min-width: 1025px) {\n    .acf-page-header-container{\n        width: 1290px;\n    }\n    \n}\n\n@media (max-width: 1024px) {\n    .acf-page-header-container {\n        align-self: end;\n    }\n    .acf-page-header .overlay {\n        background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--global-palette4), transparent);\n    }\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .acf-page-header .overlay {\n        background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--global-palette4), transparent);\n    }\n    .acf-page-header h1 {\n        font-size:28px;\n    }\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-confidence-amp-precision-in-claims\"><strong><strong>Confidence &amp; Precision in Claims<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As consumers become increasingly aware about how their diet affects their health, &nbsp;the <strong>significance of claims<\/strong> in guiding their food choices is clear. Claims are powerful ways to sell your products, but strict regulations exist to prevent any misleading information, which authorities deem illegal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To prevent consumers from being misled, various rules have been drawn up and the use of claims has been constrained, such as by the <a href=\"http:\/\/data.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2006\/1924\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">European Regulation (EC) No. 1924\/2006<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/data.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2012\/432\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commission Regulation (EU) No 432\/2012<\/a>&nbsp;on nutrition and health claims made on foods. These laws ensure that authorities can check claims to protect consumers from misleading information, whether intentional or not. Now, all claims must meet a number of demands including being backed by <strong>scientific evidence<\/strong> that is verified by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-35203_8c05b9-c1 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-35203_8c05b9-c1 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-35203_8c05b9-c1\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-defines-a-claim\"><strong>What Defines a Claim?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the law, a claim is \u201c<em>any message or representation, which is not mandatory under legislation and which suggests that a food has particular characteristics<\/em>.&#8221; This is a very broad definition which is open to interpretation, but it undeniably means that <strong>advertising must also comply with this law<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-35203_408407-7c .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-35203_408407-7c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-35203_408407-7c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-two-main-kinds-of-claims\"><strong>Two Main Kinds of Claims<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The regulation distinguishes between <strong>health-related<\/strong> and <strong>nutrition-related<\/strong> claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health Claim<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <em>health claim<\/em>&nbsp;implies a <strong>relationship<\/strong> between a <strong>food<\/strong> category, food or ingredient and consumer <strong>health<\/strong>, in some cases the regulation also requires additional <strong>disclaimer<\/strong> or <strong>warnings<\/strong> as part of the claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example: <em>Potassium is good for blood pressure<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nutrition Claim<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <em>nutrition claim<\/em> indicates that the product has a certain <strong>nutrient<\/strong> <strong>profile<\/strong>, such as &#8220;<em>source of fiber<\/em>&#8221; or &#8220;s<em>ugar-free.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some claims, however, fall outside of these categories, such as &#8220;<em>Contains sunflower oil.<\/em>&#8221; Within this category, there are various types of claims including <strong>compositional statements<\/strong>, <strong>sensory claims<\/strong>, <strong>origin information<\/strong>, <strong>sustainability evidence<\/strong>, and many others, each requiring consideration of relevant regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In essence, this complexity makes verifying claims difficult and challenging. Assessing a claim involves taking into account not only claims regulations but also other relevant legislations.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-35203_ca134c-da .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-35203_ca134c-da .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-35203_ca134c-da\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-we-help-you-with-claim-compliance\">How can We Help You with Claim Compliance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We offer<strong> comprehensive assistance<\/strong> in assessing the use of specific <strong>nutritional<\/strong> or <strong>functional claims <\/strong>for your product. If these claims do not meet regulatory standards, we provide a range of <strong>alternative options<\/strong> tailored to your needs. Additionally, our services extend beyond claims verification; we meticulously review all <strong>non-mandatory label information<\/strong>, including optional descriptions, images, packaging texts, and folder texts, to ensure compliance and accuracy. Furthermore, we aid in identifying product <strong>characteristics eligible for claims<\/strong> and conduct thorough searches for permitted nutritional or functional claims applicable to similar products, ensuring your label adheres to all relevant regulations and standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/contact\/\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"page-cards-block-wrapper fullwidth-block\">   \n    <div class=\"page-cards-title-container\"> \n        <h2>Labeling &#038; regulatory Services<\/h2>    \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"full-width-row-page-cards-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"page-cards-container\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/labeling-regulatory\/\" class=\"card\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/labeling-regulatory-blue.svg\" alt=\"Labeling &#038; Regulatory\" class=\"card-icon\"\/>\n                                        <div class=\"card-content\">\n                        <span>Labeling &#038; Regulatory<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    \n   \n\n<style>\n.fullwidth-block {\n    max-width: none !important;\n    width: 100vw !important;\n    position: relative;\n    padding:0px;\n    \/* left: 50%;\n    right: 50%;\n    margin-left: -50vw;\n    margin-right: -50vw; *\/\n}\n\n.page-cards-title-container{\n    max-width: 1290px;\n    margin: 100px auto 150px auto;\n    padding-left: var(--global-content-edge-padding);\n    padding-right: var(--global-content-edge-padding);\n}\n.page-cards-title-container h2{\n    color:var(--global-palette4);\n    text-align: center;\n}\n.full-width-row-page-cards-wrapper{\n    background-color: var(--global-palette4);\n}\n.page-cards-container{\n    max-width:1290px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    display: flex;\n    gap: 20px;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    padding: 0 12px;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n}\n.card {\n    display: flex;\n    transform: translate(0px, -100px);\n    flex-direction: column;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    width: 200px;\n    height: 200px;\n    background-color: white;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: black;\n    border: 1px solid #ccc;\n    padding: 10px;\n    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n}\n\n.card-icon {\n    align-self: center;\n    width: 80px; \n    height: auto;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n}\n.card-content{\n    display:flex;\n    justify-content: center;\n}\n\n.card-content span{\n    color:var(--global-palette3);\n    text-align: center;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    margin: 5px 0;\n    line-height: 1.2em;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    font-weight:bold;\n}\n\n.card:hover {\n    animation: all ease-in-out 0.3s;\n    transform: scale(.95) translate(0px, -100px);\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\n    .page-cards-container {\n        flex-direction: column;\n        align-items: center;\n    }\n    .page-cards-title-container{\n        text-align: center;\n    }\n    \n}\n\n@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {\n    .page-cards-container {\n        flex-wrap: wrap;\n        justify-content: space-around;\n    }\n    .page-cards-title-container{\n        text-align: center;\n    }\n\n}\n\n<\/style>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Confidence &amp; Precision in Claims As consumers become increasingly aware about how their diet affects their health, &nbsp;the significance of claims in guiding their food choices is clear. 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