10.27.10
Cognis Nutrition & Health, La Grange, IL, has received a positive opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) regarding article 13.1 health claims for omega 3 DHA and vitamin E. Meanwhile, the company’s health claims in relation to conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) are still pending. There were three positive opinions on health claims concerning DHA: claims relating to normal brain function, normal vision and maintaining normal (fasting) blood concentrations of triglycerides. Various health claims for vitamin E were also approved, relating to its ability to protect DNA, proteins and lipids against oxidative damage.