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<p>‘Probiotic’ is a term used to describe live bacteria used in food and food supplements.
The current Regulation governs the use of nutrition and health claims on foods to
protect consumers from being misled, by ensuring that any health claims made are backed
by substantiated scientific evidence. Under the Regulation, the term ‘probiotic’ can
be considered a non-specific health claim, as it suggests a relationship between the
substance and health. It can already be used, providing it is accompanied by an approved
health claim for the specific strain of live bacteria. No further assessment of merit
has been undertaken although the Department continues to engage with industry on any
potential future application for new assessment. To date the Department has not received
any application for approving claims on specific strains of live bacteria. Companies
would be required to include the specific strain in the ingredient listing.</p>
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