Foods and dietary supplements with health claims

More and more of the foods and dietary supplements appearing in our shops come with statements - claims - that give the impression that the products are “healthy”, or “healthier”. This impression is not always correct. The present rules for health claims leave room for confusion. The Health Council of the Netherlands recommends to prohibit vague claims. This is one of the recommendations in an advisory report that the Council has today presented to the Minister of Health, Welfare & Sport and the Minister of Agriculture, Nature Management & Fisheries.