Current status and future about foods with health claims

Foods with Health Claims (FHC), which are defined according to food labeling standards specified by the Food Labeling Act, comprise three categories: for Specified Uses (FOSHU), Function (FFC), and Nutrient (FNFC) currently. FHC is labeled their functions in accordance safety efficacy established government. Unlike pharmaceuticals, intended contribute maintenance promotion of health, not treat or prevent disease. FOSHU, as being suitable specific health uses, require approval from Commissioner Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) Promotion Act. FFC, able be expected purpose at responsibility manufacturer, submit scientific documentation regarding function CAA least 60 days before sale standards. FNFC a category standardized foods that can carry nutrient claims such Vitamin without submission any notification CAA. Through public awareness activities FHC, consumers themselves appropriately select evidence, improve eating habits, strive primary prevention establishing exercise thereby it extending healthy life expectancy people.