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EU Probiotics Deadlock: Ombudsman Finds ‘No Maladministration’ By The Commission

 
• By David Ridley

In response to an IPA Europe complaint, European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly finds that the Commission’s interpretation of EU food legislation in relation to probiotics is “reasonable and in line with the main goal of this legislation, which is to ensure a high level of consumer protection.”

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EC's stance on probiotics in line with EU law Ombudsman finds • Source: Shutterstock

The European Commission’s treatment of the use of the word “probiotic” on the labelling of foodstuffs as an unauthorized health claim has been found to be consistent with EU law by the European Ombudsman.

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