date:Jun 18, 2012
k of specific rules for lactose intolerance.
Slimming claims
MEPs are concerned that slimming claims are made on growing numbers of food product labels. Parliament says that the new rules should cover energy-restricted diets designed to replace a person's daily food intake or strict diets for obese people. These include low-calorie diets (800-1,200 calories per day) and very low-calorie diets (400-800 calories).
Statements on diet foods intended for the general public should be regulated by th