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Health assessment of dietetic foods
Dietetic foods are foods that are intended for particular nutritional uses of specific groups of people. They must be suitable for the given purpose and, owing to their special composition or manufacturing process, must be clearly distinguishable from foods for general consumption (§1 paras 1 and 2 "Diätverordnung" [Regulation on Dietetic Foods]).
Besides general provisions, the DiätVO also contains specific provisions for certain categories of dietetic foods such as foods for infants and young children. Categories of dietetic foods for which specific provisions have already been issued or for which provisions are to be issued, are listed in Annex 8 § 4a para 1 DiätVO.
By contrast, products, which are placed on the market and do not belong to any of the categories in Annex 8 are subject to a Notification procedure pursuant to § 4a DiätVO, for which the Federal Institute for Protection of Consumers and Food Safety (BVL) is responsible.
Opinion
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19.02.2009 BfR Opinion Nr. 040/2009
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Jenkins study does not refute BfR statement on the needlessness of diabetic foods |
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06.03.2009 BfR Opinion Nr. 041/2009
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Increased intake of fructose is not advisable for diabetics |
29.8 KB |
23.08.2007 BfR Opinion No. 017/2008
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Special foods for diabetics are not necessary |
30.2 KB |
15.01.2008 BfR Opinion No. 018/2008
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Diabetics do not need special wine or sparkling wine |
30.5 KB |
14.10.2009 BfR Opinion No. 043/2009
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BfR endorses complete deletion of diabetic foods in the legislation on dietetic foods |
31.6 KB |
05.01.2011 BfR Opinion Nr. 036/2011
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Nutritional value of milk drinks for young children |
28.4 KB |
30.05.2011 BfR Opinion Nr. 037/2011
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Micronutrients in milk drinks for young children |
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03.11.2020 Updated BfR Opinion No 049/2020
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Flavourings in baby food |
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29.03.2022 Updated BfR Opinion No 009/2022
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Recommendations for the hygienic preparation of powdered infant formula |
327.7 KB |
FAQ
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23.07.2015 BfR FAQ
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Frequently asked questions on Caffeine and Foods Containing Caffeine, including Energy Drinks |
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