Table 3.

Nutrition and health claims authorised in fuets according to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and Commission Regulation No 432/2012.

Claims	Conditions Applying to Them	Fuet Samples
		NF/C	RF/C	RF/OG	RF/EG
“high protein” Proteins contribute to a growth in muscle mass and the maintenance of muscle mass and normal bones. Protein is needed for normal growth and development of bone in children.	May only be made where at least 20% of the energy value of the food is provided by protein	X	X	X	X
“reduced fat”	May only be made where the reduction in content is at least 30% compared to a similar product		X
“high unsaturated fat” Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.	May only be made where at least 70% of fatty acids present in the product derive from unsaturated fat under the condition that unsaturated fat provides more than 20% of the energy of the product.			X	X
“high omega-3 fatty acids” Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 2 g of ALA.	May only be made where the product contains at least 0.6 g ALA / 100 g of product and per 100 kcal.			X	X