Question

Please advise whether Hong Kong and Taiwan share the same regulation as Malaysia in regards of dosage (1.25gm per serving)  and claim (prebiotic soluble fiber) for Inulin & Oligofructose.

ANSWER

According to Technical Guidance Notes on Nutrition Labelling and Nutrition Claims and Regulations on Nutrition Claim for Prepackaged Food Products, there are no specific approval required for inulin and oligofructose for the use of nutrition claims in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

 

References

Hong Kong Food and Environment Hygiene Department. (n. d). Technical Guidance Notes on Nutrition Labelling and Nutrition Claims.

Taiwan Food and Drug Administration. (2015). Regulations on Nutrition Claim for Prepackaged Food Products.

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