Italy Regulatory Status
Regulatory Agency
No information available
Regulatory Category(ies)
No information available
Prebiotic Types
Inulin, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Galactooligosaccharides (GOS)
Fiber Definition
No information available
Position on "Prebiotic Claim"
The use of the term “prebiotic” is acceptable for inulin, fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS).
Rationale if not permitted (Include Reference / Regulation)
No information available
Facts Panel Declaration (per category)
No information available
Approved Health Claim(s)
One health claim is available on promoting intestinal flora balance (favorisce l’equilibrio della flora intestinale).
Dose Specifics
No information available
Regulatory Submission
No information available
Claims Substantiation
- General scientific guidance for stakeholders on health claim applications (https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2021.6553)
- Scientific and technical guidance for the preparation and presentation of a health claim application (https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4680)
Regulatory Approval Process
No information available
Post-Approval Process (i.e., Amendment and Renewal)
No information available
Enforcement Practice
No information available
Link to Reference Documents
No information available
If you have updated information for this page, please submit it to Regulatory Lead Tania John for review: tjohn@nutrasource.ca. Thank you.