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Some nutrients have authorised EU health claims related to skin.

Substances with authorised claims

Mineral
Zinc
Authorised EU claim
Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
Vitamin
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Authorised EU claim
Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
Vitamin
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Authorised EU claim
Niacin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
Vitamin
Biotin (Vitamin B7)
Authorised EU claim
Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
Vitamin
Vitamin A
Authorised EU claim
Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
Vitamin
Vitamin C
Authorised EU claim
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
Mineral
Iodine
Authorised EU claim
Iodine contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.

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What this doesn’t mean

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

Other assessed claims (6)
Vitamin E

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

Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

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

Vitamin B6

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

Vitamin B12

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

Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)

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

Non-authorised — Helps the skin hydration and fights against exfoliation. Helps to fight against skin dryness.

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