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Nutrition and health claims are used by food businesses when they want to highlight particular beneficial effects of their food products, in relation to health and nutrition, on the product label or in its advertising.

The FSAI and food inspectors have certain powers under food law to close a food business down or stop it handling, preparing or selling a food if the premises is not hygienic, if they are not complying with food law or if there is a risk to public health.

FAQ: Bringing food into Ireland for personal use.