Heads you lose, tails you lose!

摘要

Like Halley's comet, the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA's) second tranche of opinions on article 13.1 health claims has been a long time coming. And in many ways, it was a scientific and commercial earthquake, shattering the hopes of product developers and scientists alike.rnOf the 416 claims evaluated, fewer than 2% were approved - a rejection rate that calls into question the process itself.rnClaims related to antioxidants, bowel function, neurological function and glycaemic index were rejected. The rejection of carbohydrates and their glycaemic indices appear to be at variance with other international bodies.