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Factsheet Claims about fats
Labelling and advertising conditions
The following additional information must be included on the label or in the advertising when using health claims (but not nutrition claims):
- a statement pointing out the importance of a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle
- the necessary amount of the foodproduct and the required pattern of consumption to achieve the claimed beneficial effect
- if applicable, a statement for people who should avoid using the particular foodproduct
- a suitable warning for products that could form a health risk if used in excess
This applies to all products that have been produced since 1 July 2007 (see the following paragraph).

