EU Nutrition & Health Claims Training
Understand EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, learn how to assess nutrition and health claims, check the EU Claims Register and make informed, defensible decisions about claims on food products.
EU Nutrition & Health Claims: How Do You Know if Your Claim Is Allowed?
Understand the rules, know where to find the right information, and learn how to determine whether a claim can actually be used.
Understand the European rules for nutrition and health claims, learn how to assess claims step by step and make informed, defensible decisions before using them on food products.
Nutrition and health claims are powerful marketing tools, but using them incorrectly can lead to misleading consumer information, regulatory enforcement, packaging changes and costly product launch delays. In the European Union, Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 establishes the rules for making nutrition and health claims on foods.
The real challenge is applying these requirements correctly. Is your statement a nutrition claim or a health claim? Is it authorised? Does your product meet the conditions of use? What about comparative claims, botanical claims that remain 'on hold', or claims made through images and symbols? And how can you demonstrate that your decision is justified?
This EU Nutrition & Health Claims training guides you through the legislation from a practical perspective. You will learn how to distinguish between different claim categories, understand the general and specific legal requirements, check the EU Claims Register and follow step-by-step decision processes to determine whether a claim may be used.
The training also explores areas where mistakes frequently occur, including comparative nutrition claims, Article 13 and Article 14 health claims, 'on hold' claims, general health references, prohibited medical claims and special or borderline situations.
You will learn how European requirements are enforced, where to find official legislation and guidance, and why checking the exact wording, scientific substantiation and conditions of use is essential before approving a claim.
Throughout the training, we combine regulatory explanations with practical examples, decision trees and a structured approach to claim assessment. These help QA, Regulatory Affairs, R&D and other involved professionals recognise potential problems, evaluate claims systematically and determine when further verification is needed.
The result: a clearer understanding of EU nutrition and health claims legislation and a practical approach to making consistent, informed and defensible claim decisions.
EU Legislation Covered in This Training
This training focuses on Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods, together with relevant implementing legislation, EU guidance and the EU Register of Nutrition and Health Claims.
You will explore:
Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 — the main EU Claims Regulation, including definitions, general requirements, scientific substantiation, permitted nutrition claims and the specific rules for health claims under Articles 13 and 14.
Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 — the list of authorised Article 13 health claims, including how to check claim wording and applicable conditions of use.
Commission Implementing Decision 2013/63/EU — guidance on implementing the specific conditions for health claims under Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
Regulation (EU) 2019/343 — provisions concerning certain traditional generic descriptors and their relationship with the EU Claims Regulation.
EU Register of Nutrition and Health Claims — how to identify authorised and rejected claims, locate relevant legal references and verify conditions of use.
Health claim applications and EFSA guidance — an introduction to the procedural requirements and scientific guidance relevant to applications for new health claims, including the procedural legislation referenced in the training.
National enforcement and special situations — how national authorities enforce EU requirements, together with considerations for trademarks, general health references, 'on hold' claims and borderline claims.
The focus is on understanding the legislation, finding the correct legal requirements and applying a structured decision process to assess whether a nutrition or health claim may be used.
The training addresses EU legislation. Where relevant, participants should also verify additional national requirements and applicable product-specific rules.
Your EU Nutrition & Health Claims Training
Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006
A practical, on-demand training to help QA, Regulatory Affairs and R&D professionals understand EU nutrition and health claims legislation, evaluate claims step by step and make informed, defensible compliance decisions.
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Practical lessons — understand EU nutrition and health claims legislation, distinguish between claim categories, navigate the EU Claims Register and evaluate claims against applicable conditions of use.
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1 year of access — revisit the training as you review product labels, assess new claims and support product development or marketing decisions.
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Practical claim assessment tools — use step-by-step decision guides, claim assessment checklists, practical examples and action plans to evaluate claims and identify potential compliance issues.
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Certificate of completion — useful evidence of professional development and internal regulatory compliance training.
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Ask questions in your language — submit course-related questions through the learning portal in English, Spanish, French, German or Dutch.
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Available in 13 languages — accessible for international teams across QA, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Product Development and Marketing.
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Flexible learning — follow the training on desktop or mobile, at your own pace.
What You’ll Learn in This EU Nutrition & Health Claims Training
Learn how to navigate EU nutrition and health claims legislation, distinguish between different claim types and assess whether a claim is permitted. Use the EU Claims Register, step-by-step decision processes and practical tools to make informed, defensible compliance decisions.
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EU Legislation Agenda
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Where to find the rules for Nutrition and Health Claims in Europe
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How Authorities enforce the legislation
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Definitions and the difference between Nutrition and Health Claims
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Overview Nutrition and Health Claims Summary
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Step-by-Step decision process: Is your Claim allowed?
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Infographic: Step-by-Step Decision Process: Is your Claim Allowed?
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Infographic: Is Article 13 Health Claim allowed?
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Infographic: Is Your Article 14 Health Claim Allowed?
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Infographic: Is Your On Hold Claim allowed?
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General Requirements for all Claims
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Infographic: Scope of the Claims Regulation
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General principles and conditions (Art. 3 & 5)
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Scientific Substantiation and Justification (Art. 6)
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Nutrition Declaration (Art. 7)
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Nutrition Profiles (Art. 4 - future regulation)
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Special Situations
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EU Claims Register & practical use tips
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Specific rules for Nutrition Claims
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Specific rules for Health Claims
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Infographic: Health Claim Approval Process - At a Glance
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Flowchart of Authorisation Procedure European Commission
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Overview of the Advisory Committee on Health Advertising
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Special Topics and Borderline Claims
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Infographic: FSMP vs Regular Food - What's Allowed?
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Infographic: Health Claim Approval Process at a glance
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EU Nutrition & Health Claims Training
Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006
- €349,00
- 26 lessons
- 3 hours of video content
Frequently Asked Questions About EU Nutrition & Health Claims Training
Everything you need to know before enrolling your team in EU Nutrition & Health Claims Training.
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What is Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, and what does it cover?
Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 is the main EU legislation governing nutrition and health claims made on foods. It establishes requirements for the use of claims on food labels, in advertising and in commercial communications.
The training also explains relevant supporting legislation, including Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 on authorised Article 13 health claims, and how to find and apply information from the EU Claims Register.
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Who is this EU Nutrition & Health Claims training designed for?
This training is designed for QA, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Product Development, Labelling and Marketing professionals involved in developing, reviewing or approving nutrition and health claims.
It is particularly relevant for professionals responsible for ensuring that product information and marketing claims comply with EU requirements before products are placed on the market.
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Will I learn how to determine whether a nutrition or health claim is allowed?
Yes. You will learn how to distinguish nutrition claims from health claims and follow step-by-step decision processes to assess whether a proposed claim may be used.
The training covers nutrition claims, Article 13 health claims, Article 14 claims concerning disease risk reduction and children's development and health, and the special considerations for 'on hold' claims. You will also learn how to check applicable conditions of use and general legal requirements.
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Will I learn how to use the EU Claims Register?
Yes. The training explains how to navigate the EU Register of Nutrition and Health Claims and use it to identify authorised and rejected claims, find relevant legal references and check conditions of use.
You will also learn why an authorised claim cannot automatically be used on every product. The product must satisfy the applicable conditions and other legal requirements.
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What practical assessment methods and learning resources are included?
The training explains four step-by-step decision trees for assessing different categories of nutrition and health claims. It also uses practical examples to illustrate common mistakes, claim classification, authorisation checks and conditions of use.
These methods help you structure your claim assessments, recognise potential compliance issues and identify where further verification or corrective action is needed.
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Can I use this training to carry out my own EU nutrition and health claims compliance assessment?
Yes. The training provides a structured approach that you can apply when assessing proposed or existing claims on food products, packaging and marketing materials. You will learn how to classify the claim, check its authorisation status, assess relevant conditions of use and identify areas requiring further investigation.
The training provides a practical foundation for your own assessment. It does not replace verification of the latest applicable EU legislation, relevant national requirements, product-specific evidence or specialist legal advice where necessary.
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How long will I have access, and will I receive a certificate?
You receive 1 year of access from enrolment, allowing you to follow the training at your own pace and revisit the lessons when reviewing nutrition and health claims.
After completing the training, you receive a certificate of completion that can be retained as evidence of professional development and internal regulatory training.
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Is the training available in different languages, and can I ask questions?
Yes. Subtitles are available in 13 languages. You can also submit course-related questions through the learning portal in English, Spanish, French, German or Dutch.
The training is online and on-demand, so you can follow the lessons on desktop or mobile at a time that suits you.
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