The first survey of gap between the actual labelling and efficacy information of functional substances in food under the regulatory processes in Japan
To make well-informed choices, consumers need access to reliable and clear messages regarding the benefits of functional substances in food. This study identified foods with function claims (FFCs) in Japan that had a gap between actual labeling and efficacy information of functional substances not v...
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| description | To make well-informed choices, consumers need access to reliable and clear messages regarding the benefits of functional substances in food. This study identified foods with function claims (FFCs) in Japan that had a gap between actual labeling and efficacy information of functional substances not visible on their food package. Between April 1, 2015, to July 20, 2018, 1,310 FFCs were submitted to the regulatory agency and analyzed. The proportion of FFCs with a gap was highest in the health claim category of blood pressure management (79.5%), followed by neutral fat reduction in blood (75%) and suppression of blood sugar spikes (73.4%). These gaps are attributable to differences in food development strategy. Thus, to ensure the quality of benefit communication on FFC to consumers, scientific evidence regarding health claims of functional substances should be managed in an integrated manner. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a33d2ac3536c419ca00f7f05bf78336b2022-12-21T22:33:09ZengElsevierJournal of Functional Foods1756-46462020-09-0172104047The first survey of gap between the actual labelling and efficacy information of functional substances in food under the regulatory processes in JapanNanae Tanemura0Yusuke Machii1Hisashi Urushihara2Division of Drug Development & Regulatory Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Keio University, 1-5-30 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8512, JapanDivision of Drug Development & Regulatory Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Keio University, 1-5-30 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8512, JapanCorresponding author.; Division of Drug Development & Regulatory Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Keio University, 1-5-30 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8512, JapanTo make well-informed choices, consumers need access to reliable and clear messages regarding the benefits of functional substances in food. This study identified foods with function claims (FFCs) in Japan that had a gap between actual labeling and efficacy information of functional substances not visible on their food package. Between April 1, 2015, to July 20, 2018, 1,310 FFCs were submitted to the regulatory agency and analyzed. The proportion of FFCs with a gap was highest in the health claim category of blood pressure management (79.5%), followed by neutral fat reduction in blood (75%) and suppression of blood sugar spikes (73.4%). These gaps are attributable to differences in food development strategy. Thus, to ensure the quality of benefit communication on FFC to consumers, scientific evidence regarding health claims of functional substances should be managed in an integrated manner.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464620302711Active ingredientEfficacyFood labelingFoods with function claimsFood regulationJapan |
| spellingShingle | Nanae Tanemura Yusuke Machii Hisashi Urushihara The first survey of gap between the actual labelling and efficacy information of functional substances in food under the regulatory processes in Japan Journal of Functional Foods Active ingredient Efficacy Food labeling Foods with function claims Food regulation Japan |
| title | The first survey of gap between the actual labelling and efficacy information of functional substances in food under the regulatory processes in Japan |
| title_full | The first survey of gap between the actual labelling and efficacy information of functional substances in food under the regulatory processes in Japan |
| title_fullStr | The first survey of gap between the actual labelling and efficacy information of functional substances in food under the regulatory processes in Japan |
| title_full_unstemmed | The first survey of gap between the actual labelling and efficacy information of functional substances in food under the regulatory processes in Japan |
| title_short | The first survey of gap between the actual labelling and efficacy information of functional substances in food under the regulatory processes in Japan |
| title_sort | first survey of gap between the actual labelling and efficacy information of functional substances in food under the regulatory processes in japan |
| topic | Active ingredient Efficacy Food labeling Foods with function claims Food regulation Japan |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464620302711 |
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