Article 14(1)(a) health claim referring to a reduction of a disease risk,Rank Nutrition Ltd, Long Barn, Etchden Court, Bethersden, Kent, TN26 3DP, United Kingdom.,Folic acid,Supplemental folic acid intake increases maternal folate status. Low maternal folate status is a risk factor in the development of neural tube defects in the developing foetus.,  The claim may be used only for food supplements which provide at least 400 μg of folic acid per daily portion.    Information shall be provided to the consumer that the target population is women of child-bearing age and the beneficial effect is obtained with a supplemental folic acid daily intake of 400 μg for at least one month before and up to three months after conception.  ,,Q-2013-00265,