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Labelling Claim – Noted that a dosage of 7.5% of NRV per 100mL (liq) [NRV=10mg] for Vitamin E allows label claim as follows. “Vitamin E protects fat in body tissues from oxidation” Apart from the lengthy label claim as above, is it possible to put the word “antioxidant” as the label claim instead?

March 20, 2017
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According to Malaysia Guide to Nutrition Labelling and Claims, words/sentences of similar meaning can also be used for the below claim.

“Vitamin E protects fat in body tissues from oxidation”

 

Reference

Food Safety and Quality Division of Ministry of Health. (2010). Malaysia Guide to Nutrition Labelling and Claims.

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  • Is the word “antioxidant” of similar meaning as the below claim?

     

    “Vitamin E protects fat in body tissues from oxidation”

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