DuPont first to receive probiotic health claim in Europe

PARIS, France – Following the approval by Switzerland on the use of the probiotic, Bifidobacterium lactis HN019?,  producer DuPont Nutrition & Health has declared itself the first ingredient company to receive a probiotic health claim in Europe.

In close collaboration with a major Swiss grocer, DuPont received approval from Switzerland’s Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) to market Danisco? HOWARU? Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 as supporting digestion by reducing transit time.

“Despite the regulatory challenges in Europe, DuPont continues to deliver scientifically proven data on the efficacy of our probiotics. This approval validates the strong evidence we have on the link between digestive health and probiotics – support for an important milestone that we hope prompts other countries to follow suit. Digestive comfort is an important benefit for consumers globally, and this approval creates new opportunities for food, beverage and dietary supplement marketers to promote this benefit to consumers,” said Fabienne Saadane-Oaks, vice president Health and Protection, DuPont Nutrition & Health.