it is mentioned vs he mentions

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It is mentioned' is a passive construction often used in formal or academic writing to indicate that something has been stated or referenced. 'He mentions' is an active construction used to attribute the act of mentioning to a specific person. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to emphasize the action of mentioning by a specific individual ('he mentions') or simply acknowledge that something has been brought up without specifying who did it ('it is mentioned').

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it is mentioned

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal or academic contexts.

'It is mentioned' is a passive construction used to indicate that something has been stated or referenced without specifying the doer.

Examples:

In the report, it is mentioned that further research is needed.
It is mentioned in the book that the author traveled extensively.

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When it is mentioned at all, it is in relation to the coordination of rural and agricultural development funds in order to achieve its aims.
For instance, in point 3.5, it is mentioned that 'the product is made of non-malleable cast iron, which can be grey or ductile cast iron'.
No information in machine-readable form shall be given on the uniform format for visas unless it also appears in the boxes described in points 6 to 12 of the Annex, or unless it is mentioned in the relevant travel document.
2. No information in machine-readable form shall be given on the uniform format for residence permits unless it also appears in the boxes described in points 10 and 11 of the Annex, or unless it is mentioned in the relevant travel document.
It is good that it is mentioned in this communication.
The oldest records date back to the 18th century, when it is mentioned by Pohlin as gebanza.
However, the origin of the fishing boat does not concern the consumers directly and the fact that it is mentioned could be perceived as distorting trade with third countries.
At the same time it is important to stress that as it is mentioned in recital 33 import volumes of the product concerned were very low during the RIP.
Again in connection with this programme, because it is mentioned in the resolution, I should point out that projects are undertaken by the Member States.
Century-old values of fidelity and love within a marriage bond as it is mentioned in the Bible remain the best guarantees for human well-being.
Of course more needs to be done; no one is disputing that, and it is mentioned in both reports.
In the introduction, it is mentioned that presidential elections took place in the Republic of Mari El on 19 December 2004.
In particular, it is mentioned in Auguste Brossier's Glossaire du patois de Die (Glossary of the Die Dialect), which was published in 1863.
RFPA also quoted the US prices of gas and the Yara international first quarter 2014 report to its investors, where it is mentioned that the company is experiencing significantly lower gas costs.
We would have been very glad to see an unconditional principle of non-remuneration applied throughout Europe; now it is mentioned merely as a hoped-for goal, and not, unfortunately, as an obligation.
Competitor No 2 refers to the PFC Energy report mentioned in footnote 31, in which it is mentioned that Petrogal's investment project was already a reality in 2006.
Until now an unofficial term, it is mentioned for the first time in the Lisbon Treaty (Article 282 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union).
Only if it is mentioned will it be possible to give better guarantees, in future, of the parliaments' involvement and of their ability to exercise a monitoring function.
This fact is not taken into account in the Commission's proposal for a directive, even though it is mentioned in the Framework Directive on water.
It must be ensured that no further information is stored on the uniform format for residence permits unless provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002, its Annex or unless it is mentioned in the relevant travel document.

Alternatives:

it was mentioned
it has been mentioned
it is stated
it is noted
it is referenced

he mentions

This phrase is correct and commonly used to attribute the act of mentioning to a specific person.

'He mentions' is an active construction used to indicate that a specific individual is the one who brings up or refers to something.