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Hair

Some nutrients have authorised EU health claims related to hair.

Substances with authorised claims

Mineral
Zinc
Authorised EU claim
Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
Vitamin
Biotin (Vitamin B7)
Authorised EU claim
Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
Mineral
Selenium
Authorised EU claim
Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
What this doesn’t mean

An authorised claim related to hair does not mean that the substance treats a medical condition or provides benefits beyond the specific authorised wording.

Other assessed claims (10)
Iodine

Non-authorised — Iodine may contribute to preserve healthy hair, nails and skin.

Vitamin A

Non-authorised — Vitamin A is necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails — assessed relationship: maintenance of hair.

Vitamin E

Non-authorised — Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails — assessed relationship: maintenance of normal hair.

Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

Non-authorised — Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails — assessed relationship: maintenance of hair.

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Non-authorised — Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails — assessed relationship: maintenance of normal hair.

Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Non-authorised — Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails — assessed relationship: maintenance of hair.

Non-authorised — Activate the scalp microcirculation — assessed relationship: maintenance of hair.

Vitamin B6

Non-authorised — Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails — assessed relationship: maintenance of normal hair.

Vitamin B12

Non-authorised — Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails — assessed relationship: maintenance of normal hair.

Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)

Non-authorised — Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails — assessed relationship: maintenance of hair.

Claim wording and status are accompanied by source references. See the corresponding ingredient guide for sources and detailed health-claim information.