How are the outstanding generic health claims going to be addressed by Health Canada, and what are the timelines?
The generic health claims, involving fat and cancer, fibre and cancer, and soluble fibre and heart disease were not supported by reviewers. A review of the generic claims involving diets rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grain cereal is in its final stages. It should be noted that all new claims will require an amendment to the Regulations before they can be used. An interim guidance document for the submission of new generic diet related claims is in place. Enquiries and submissions for such claims may be sent to healthclaims_submissions@hc-sc.gc.ca.
