The general provisions of the Health Food Control Act is enacted to enhance the management and supervision of matters relating to health food, protect the health of the people of the republic and safeguard the rights and interests of consumers. Matters not addressed herein shall be governed by other applicable laws. For the purposes of the Health Food Control Act, the term "health food" shall denote food with health care effects, having been labeled or advertised with such effects. The term “health care effects” shall mean an effect that has been scientifically proven to be capable of improving people’s health, and decreasing the harms and risks of diseases. However, it is not a medical treatment aimed at treating or remedying human diseases; such “health care effects” shall be announced by the central competent authority. No food shall be labeled or advertised as health food unless it is registered as such in accordance with this Act. This Act shall govern any food that is labeled or advertised as food furnishing specific nutrient or specific health care effects. Useful Links:
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