Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)

Origin of Ingredient

Food-derived, fermentation-derived or manufactured nutraceutical material depending on supplier specification.

History of Ingredient

Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) moved from food, biochemical or specialist use into modern nutraceuticals as purification, fermentation, encapsulation and standardisation technologies developed.

Scientific Makeup of Ingredient

Defined nutraceutical compound or ingredient mixture; identity, assay, purity and marker constituents depend on the commercial specification.

UK Legal Claim

No specific authorised GB/EU health claim identified in this review for the ingredient as named. Do not convert scientific evidence into a consumer health claim unless the exact substance/claim is authorised or a valid transitional/on-hold botanical position applies. Conditions: Verify exact substance, dose, target population, food category and wording in the current register before use.

EU Legal Claim

No specific authorised GB/EU health claim identified in this review for the ingredient as named. Do not convert scientific evidence into a consumer health claim unless the exact substance/claim is authorised or a valid transitional/on-hold botanical position applies. Conditions: Verify exact substance, dose, target population, food category and wording in the current register before use.

US Legal Claim

FDA does not pre-approve ordinary dietary-supplement structure/function claims. Example for regulatory review only (NOT FDA-approved wording): “Supports digestive and gut health.” The marketer must hold substantiation, avoid disease claims, use the DSHEA disclaimer and notify FDA within 30 days after first marketing.

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August 24, 2024

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