Scientific Opinion on the Substantiation of a Health Claim Related to KF2BL20 and Maintenance of Normal Hair Pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006

    July 2012 in “ EFSA journal ”
    Efsa Panel on Dietetic Products
    Studysummary This report concludes that no cause and effect relationship has been established between consuming KF2BL20 and maintaining normal hair in healthy adults.
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