EU health claims register

Statements about what nutrients do come only from authorised EU health claims. For each we show the wording used on the site, the condition of use on a product, the legal basis with its register entry.

• Biotin

  Biotin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Biotin.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 114, 117 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1209
• Biotin

  Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Biotin.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 115, 121 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1209; 2010;8(10):1728
• Biotin

  Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Biotin.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 118, 121, 2876 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1209; 2010;8(10):1728
• Folate

  Folate contributes to normal blood formation

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Folate.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 79 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1213
• Folate

  Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Folate.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 2882 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1213
• Vitamin A

  Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin A.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 206 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1221
• Vitamin A

  Vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin A.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 14, 200, 1462 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1222; 2011;9(4):2021
• Vitamin A

  Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin A.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 16, 4239, 4701 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1221; 2010;8(10):1754
• Vitamin A

  Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal skin

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin A.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 15, 17, 4660, 4702 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1221; 2010;8(10):1754
• Vitamin B1

  Thiamine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin B1.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 21, 24, 28 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1222
• Vitamin B1

  Thiamine contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin B1.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 22, 27 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1222
• Vitamin B1

  Thiamine contributes to the normal function of the heart

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin B1.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 20 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1222
• Vitamin B12

  Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin B12.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 99, 190 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1223
• Vitamin B12

  Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin B12.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 108 · EFSA 2010;8(10):4114
• Vitamin B2

  Riboflavin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin B2.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 29, 35, 36, 42 · EFSA 2010;8(10):1814
• Vitamin B2

  Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin B2.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 31, 33 · EFSA 2010;8(10):1814
• Vitamin B2

  Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal vision

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin B2.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 39 · EFSA 2010;8(10):1814
• Vitamin B3

  Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin B3.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 43, 49, 54, 51 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1224; 2010;8(10):1757
• Vitamin B3

  Niacin contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin B3.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 44, 53 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1224
• Vitamin B3

  Niacin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin B3.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 45, 48, 50, 52 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1224; 2010;8(10):1757
• Vitamin B5

  Pantothenic acid contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin B5.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 56, 59, 60, 64 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1218
• Vitamin B5

  Pantothenic acid contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin B5.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 63 · EFSA 2010;8(10):1758
• Vitamin B6

  Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin B6.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 78 · EFSA 2010;8(10):1759
• Vitamin B6

  Vitamin B6 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin B6.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 66 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1225
• Vitamin B6

  Vitamin B6 contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin B6.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 65, 70, 71 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1225
• Vitamin C

  Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin C.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 134, 4321 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1226; 2010;8(10):1815
• Vitamin C

  Vitamin C increases iron absorption

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin C.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 132, 147 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1226
• Vitamin C

  Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin C.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 139, 2622 · EFSA 2010;8(10):1815
• Vitamin C

  Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin C.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 131, 137, 149 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1226
• Vitamin D

  Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin D.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 152, 157, 215 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1227
• Vitamin D

  Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin D.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 150, 151, 158 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1227
• Vitamin D

  Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin D.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 154, 159 · EFSA 2010;8(2):1468
• Vitamin E

  Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin E.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 160, 162, 1947 · EFSA 2010;8(10):1816
• Vitamin K

  Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin K.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 124, 126 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1228
• Vitamin K

  Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Vitamin K.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 123, 127, 128 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1228
• Chloride

  Chloride contributes to normal digestion by production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Chloride.
  Restriction: The claim may not be used for chloride from sodium chloride.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 326 · EFSA 2010;8(10):1764
• Chromium

  Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Chromium.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 262, 4667 · EFSA 2010;8(10):1732; 2011;9(6):2203
• Zinc

  Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Zinc.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 291, 1757 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1229
• Zinc

  Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Zinc.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 293 · EFSA 2010;8(10):1819
• Zinc

  Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Zinc.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 412 · EFSA 2010;8(10):1819
• Zinc

  Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Zinc.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 412 · EFSA 2010;8(10):1819
• Fluoride

  Fluoride contributes to the maintenance of tooth mineralisation

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Fluoride.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 275, 276, 338 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1212; 2010;8(10):1797
• Phosphorus

  Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Phosphorus.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 324, 327 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1219
• Phosphorus

  Phosphorus contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Phosphorus.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 329, 373 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1219
• Iodine

  Iodine contributes to the normal production of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Iodine.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 274, 1237 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1214; 2010;8(10):1800
• Magnesium

  Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Magnesium.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 244 · EFSA 2010;8(10):1807
• Magnesium

  Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Magnesium.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 241, 380, 3083 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1216; 2010;8(10):1807
• Manganese

  Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Manganese.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 310 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1217
• Manganese

  Manganese contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Manganese.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 309 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1217
• Copper

  Copper contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Copper.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 267, 1723 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1211; 2011;9(4):2079
• Copper

  Copper contributes to normal iron transport in the body

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Copper.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 269, 270, 1727 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1211
• Copper

  Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Copper.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 268, 1724 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1211
• Molybdenum

  Molybdenum contributes to normal sulphur amino acid metabolism

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Molybdenum.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 313 · EFSA 2010;8(10):1745
• Potassium

  Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Potassium.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 321 · EFSA 2010;8(2):1469
• Selenium

  Selenium contributes to the normal thyroid function

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Selenium.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 279, 282, 286 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1220; 2010;8(10):1727
• Selenium

  Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Selenium.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 278, 1750 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1220; 2010;8(10):1727
• Selenium

  Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Selenium.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 277, 283, 286 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1220; 2010;8(10):1727
• Selenium

  Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Selenium.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 281 · EFSA 2010;8(10):1727
• Selenium

  Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Selenium.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 281 · EFSA 2010;8(10):1727
• Sodium applies to a food category, not the nutrient

  Reducing consumption of sodium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure

  Condition of use on a product: Only for food low in sodium/salt („LOW SODIUM/SALT") or reduced in sodium/salt, under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 336, 705, 1148, 1178, 1185, 1420 · EFSA 2011;9(6):2237
• Calcium

  Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Calcium.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 224, 230, 350 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1210; 2009;7(9):1272; 2010;8(10):1725; 2011;9(6):2203
• Iron

  Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Iron.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 249, 1589, 374 · EFSA 2009;7(9):1215; 2010;8(10):1740
• Iron

  Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue

  Condition of use on a product: The product is at least a source of Iron.

  Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012, Annex — list of permitted health claims · entry: 255, 374, 2889 · EFSA 2010;8(10):1740