EFSA evaluation of health claims related to COPPER

The following is a list of claims related to the copper. The claim explaining “ copper contributes to the cholesterol and glucose” was not authorized by European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

Claims	EFSA opinion reference	Status
Copper contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues	2009;7(9):1211	Authorised
Copper contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism	2009;7(9):1211 2011;9(4):2079	Authorised
Copper contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system	2009;7(9):1211 2011;9(4):2079	Authorised
Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation	2009;7(9):1211	Authorised
Copper contributes to normal iron transport in the body	2009;7(9):1211	Authorised
Copper contributes to normal skin pigmentation	2009;7(9):1211	Authorised
Copper contributes to the normal function of the immune system	2009;7(9):1211 2011;9(4):2079	Authorised
Copper contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress	2009;7(9):1211	Authorised
Copper contributes to the cholesterol and glucose	2009;7(9):1211	Non-authorised