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Claims – Scientific Substantiation, Review and Regulatory Query Compliance

Claims – Scientific Substantiation, Review and Regulatory Query Compliance

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Compliance Requirement

Key Action / Documentation

1.

Comprehensive product information and substantiation

Prepare and maintain comprehensive product information, safety data and claims support data.

2.

Periodic expert review

Get the product information, safety data and claims support data periodically reviewed and scrutinised by a qualified and experienced scientist/expert.

3.

Scientific opinion on claims

Obtain and attach the reviewer’s scientific opinion regarding the claims and their veracity.

4.

Reviewer credentials

Maintain details of the reviewer’s relevant qualifications and experience as part of the supporting documentation.

5.

Response to Food Authority queries/complaints

In case of a technical query or public complaint before the Food Authority, provide necessary clarification and assistance for examination of the matter.

6.

Expert group review

Cooperate with or facilitate review of the claim by an appropriate expert group authorised by the Food Authority, where required.

7.

Modification/withdrawal of claim

Alter, modify or discontinue the claim when directed by the Food Authority based on the opinion of an expert group.

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Shweta Verma

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