Saffron (crocin and safranal) サフラン（クロシン・サフラナール）
Components derived from saffron (crocin and safranal).
In Japan: Foods with Function Claims notifications
Functions claimed (counted from notifications with this ingredient alone)
| Function | Notifications |
|---|---|
| Sleep quality | |
| Stress and tension | |
| Fatigue |
Examples of notified claims (our translation)
This product contains saffron-derived crocin and saffron-derived safranal. Saffron-derived crocin and saffron-derived safranal have been reported to promptly bring deep sleep in people who feel their sleep quality is low, to improve sleep quality (falling asleep, sleeping soundly, deep sleep, not waking during sleep), and to support a refreshed awakening.
This product contains saffron-derived safranal and saffron-derived crocin. Saffron-derived safranal and saffron-derived crocin have been reported to ease temporary low mood in healthy people who feel stress in daily life.
This product contains saffron-derived crocin and saffron-derived safranal. Saffron-derived crocin and saffron-derived safranal have been reported to reduce transient stress and fatigue arising in daily life.
Cautions written in the notifications (most common)
- “If you are taking blood glucose-lowering drugs or blood pressure-lowering drugs, avoid taking this product, as it may worsen your condition.” (3 notifications)
Under Foods with Function Claims, the company notifies the Consumer Affairs Agency of the scientific evidence on its own responsibility; the government does not review or approve it. You can look up each product's notification by the number on the package in the Consumer Affairs Agency's database (Japanese).
In the EU: the register of health claims
Claim not authorised in the EU
- The "maintains mood" claim for saffron extract (Affron) was not authorised (2020 application).
In the EU, only health claims whose evidence has been assessed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and authorised by the European Commission may be used on food. “Not authorised” means the evidence for that claim was not established under EU standards — not that the ingredient is dangerous.
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Example of a product notified with this ingredient
快眠タイム （株式会社ルックルック）
Food with Function Claims, notification No. F491. Chosen from products sold on Rakuten whose names match a current notification to the Consumer Affairs Agency, picking one with many reviews.
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