The aim of the focus action "Foods for special medical purposes" was to review this product group, e.g. dietary remedies for irritable bowel syndrome, for cystitis or for infant colic. These are not medicines.

Ten samples from all over Austria were examined.

• Four samples were objected to

Foods for special medical purposes, which are designed for special patient groups for partial nutrition, are in many cases advertised with inadmissible effect claims. Often, these products are food supplements due to their composition and may not be marketed as food for special medical purposes.