Malta Regulatory Status
Regulatory Agency
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Regulatory Category(ies)
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Prebiotic Types
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Fiber Definition
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Position on "Prebiotic Claim"
There are no specific provisions in place, but the use of the term “prebiotic” may be accepted as part of the mutual recognition principle.
Rationale if not permitted (Include Reference / Regulation)
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Facts Panel Declaration (per category)
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Approved Health Claim(s)
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Dose Specifics
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Regulatory Submission
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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
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Post-Approval Process (i.e., Amendment and Renewal)
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Enforcement Practice
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Link to Reference Documents
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If you have updated information for this page, please submit it to Regulatory Lead Tania John for review: tjohn@nutrasource.ca. Thank you.