Approved Oat Bran ß-glucan Health Claims
Health Claims Regarding Cholesterol
1997 USA FDA
‘Soluble fiber from foods such as oat bran, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease’
2001 Sweden, Swedish Code of Practice
‘Soluble fibre from oat bran may help reduce cholesterol’
2004 United Kingdom JHCI
‘The inclusion of oat bran can help reduce cholesterol as part of a diet low in saturated fat and a healthy lifestyle’.
2005 Netherlands Voedingscentrum
‘One daily portion of Pro Fit (OatWell® oat bran based bread) reduces cholesterol within three weeks and helps maintain healthy arteries and blood vessels‘
2006 Sweden, Swedish Code of Practice
OatWell® oat bran flakes and OatWell® oat bran muesli are approved, by the Swedish Nutrition Foundation, to bear a cholesterol lowering product specific health claim (Any further questions regarding this matter, please contact CreaNutrition directly)
2006 Switzerland BAG
‘Oat bran favorably impacts cholesterol levels‘
2007 Netherlands Voedingscentrum
Different types of OatWell® oat bran bread applications are approved by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre (Voedingscentrum) to bear product specific cholesterol lowering health claims (Any further questions regarding this matter, please contact CreaNutrition directly)
2008 Netherlands Voedingscentrum
Different types of OatWell® oat bran cereal products (including biscuits) are approved by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre (Voedingscentrum) to bear product specific cholesterol lowering health claims (Any further questions regarding this matter, please contact CreaNutrition directly)
2008 France AFSSA
The AFSSA considers that it is in the interest of the general public to consume oat soluble fibers (oat beta-glucan) as they contribute to the reduction of blood cholesterol levels.
AFSSA considers that the claim, namely that "consumption of OatWell® oat bran containing foods and other eligible oat sources containing oat soluble fibers (oat beta-glucan) , as part of a balanced diet, without excess of particularly saturated fats, and physical exercise together help to reduce your cholesterol" is scientifically justified and validated as regards to the proven health effect of OatWell® oat bran containing foods and other eligible sources as well as for those persons who wish to control their blood cholesterol levels by means of their diet. (Any further questions regarding this matter, please contact CreaNutrition directly)
2009 EU, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
The European Food Safety Authority - Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to beta glucans and maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations
Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies was asked to provide a scientific opinion on a list of health claims pursuant to Article 13 of Regulation 1924/2006. On the basis of the data available, the Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has been established between the consumption of oat beta-glucans and the reduction of blood cholesterol concentrations.
Health Claim Regarding Blood Glucose Levels
2002 Sweden, Swedish Code of Practice
A Yoghurt/muesli based on OatWell® oat bran reduces blood glucose levels after a meal
