ANSWER

According to Guidelines In The Use of Nutrition and Health Claims in Food (Bureau Circular 2007-002), there are no specific regulations for Prebiotics in the Philippines.  However, the FDA of Philippines adopts the Codex Alimentarius Commission Guidelines for Use of Nutrition and Health Claims (CAC/GL 23-1997) in the evaluation of the use of nutrition and health claims. Health claims means any representation that states, suggests, or implies that a relationship exists between a food or a constituent of that food and health. Health claims include the following:

a) Nutrient functional claims

b) Other functional claims

c) Reduction of disease risk claims

References

Codex Alimentarius Commission. (2013). Guidelines for Use of Nutrition and Health Claims 1997 (CAC/GL 23-1997).

Food and Drug Administration Philippines.(2007). Guidelines In The Use of Nutrition and Health Claims in Food (Bureau Circular 2007-002).