EFSA Health Claims Guide

BIOVIT’s ingredients unlock over 100 legally recognised health claims across EFSA regulations

100+ Claims From Natural Vitamins & Minerals

BIOVIT’s ingredients unlock over 100 legally recognised health claims across EFSA (UK/EU), FDA (US), and FSANZ (Australia/New Zealand) regulations. Natural sourcing of the nutrients doesn’t limit your use of health claims in any way.

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This guide lists every approved claim by ingredient and by health / functional category, with the exact on-pack wording authorised under EFSA Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.

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Our in-house Registered Nutritionist can advise on minimum inclusion levels and claim usage for your specific product.

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Claims by Nutrient

Every nutrient in the BIOVIT range carries its own set of EFSA-approved health claims, each tied to a specific plant, algal, or fungal source. The table below shows how many claims each nutrient unlocks and the health categories they cover.

Nutrient
Source
EFSA Claims
Health Categories Covered
Vitamin A
Moringa Leaf
6
Immune function, skin, vision, mucous membranes, iron metabolism, cell specialisation
Vitamin C
Acerola / Amla
15
Immune function, collagen formation, energy & tiredness, nervous system, oxidative stress + more
Vitamin D
Lichen / Shiitake Mushroom
11
Immune function, bones & teeth, muscle function, calcium absorption, cell division
Vitamin E
Moringa Leaf
1
Oxidative stress protection


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Vitamin K
Parsley Leaf
2
Bone maintenance, blood clotting


Vitamin B6
Lemon Peel / Guava, Mango, and Holy Basil
10
Immune function, energy & tiredness, nervous system, blood formation, psychological function + more
Biotin (B7)
Sunflower Seed and Coriander Leaf
7
Energy, nervous system, macronutrient metabolism, psychological function, hair, skin, mucous membranes
Folate (B9)
Spinach Leaf
8
Blood formation, homocysteine, amino acid synthesis, psychological function, immune function, tiredness, cell division, maternal tissue growth
Vitamin B12
Shiitake Mushroom
8
Immune function, energy, nervous system, homocysteine, psychological function, red blood cells, tiredness, cell division
Calcium
Algae
12
Bones, teeth, muscle function, blood clotting, energy, neurotransmission, digestive enzymes, cell division
Iron
Curry Leaf
8
Cognitive function, energy, red blood cells/haemoglobin, oxygen transport, immune function, tiredness, cell division
Zinc
Guava Leaf
18
Immune function, skin/hair/nails, cell division, cognitive function, oxidative stress + more
Selenium
Sunflower Seeds
6
Immune function, oxidative stress, hair & nails, thyroid function, fertility
Magnesium
Sea Water
10
Energy & tiredness, nervous system, bones & teeth, muscle function, cell division + more
Chromium
Parsley and Curry Leaf
2
Macronutrient metabolism, blood glucose
Iodine
Seaweed
6
Cognitive function, energy & tiredness, nervous system, thyroid function, skin
EFSA GUIDANCE

Need Help with Claims?

Our Registered Nutritionist Eiméar Sutton advises on exact on-pack wording, minimum inclusion levels, and which claims your specific formulation enables.

This guidance is included as part of the BIOVIT consultancy service.

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Claims by Health Category

The same 127 claims grouped by health function - start from the positioning you want and find the BIOVIT nutrients that unlock it.

Health Category
EFSA Claim
Contributing Ingredients
Immune Function
Normal function of the immune system
Vitamin A, C, D, B6, B9, B12, Iron, Zinc, Selenium
Energy & Tiredness
Normal energy-yielding metabolism / Reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Vitamin C, B6, B7, B9, B12, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine
Bones & Teeth
Maintenance of normal bones / teeth
Vitamin D, K, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc
Skin, Hair & Nails
Maintenance of normal skin / hair / nails
Vitamin A, B7, Zinc, Selenium, Iodine
Cognitive Function
Normal cognitive function / psychological function
Iron, Zinc, Iodine, Vitamin B6, B9, B12, Magnesium, Biotin
Muscle Function
Normal muscle function
Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium
Nervous System 
Normal functioning of the nervous system
Vitamin C, B12, B6, Biotin (B7), Iodine, Magnesium
Oxidative Stress
Protection of cells from oxidative stress
Vitamin C, E, Zinc, Selenium
Blood Formation
Normal red blood cell formation / haemoglobin
Vitamin B6, B9, B12, Iron
Digestive Health
Normal function of digestive enzymes
Calcium
Pregnancy
Contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy
Folate (B9)
Thyroid Function
Normal thyroid function / thyroid hormones
Iodine, Selenium
Collagen Formation
Normal collagen formation (skin, bones, cartilage, gums, teeth, blood vessels)
Vitamin C
Testosterone
Maintenance of normal testosterone levels
Zinc
Fertility
Normal fertility and reproduction
Zinc, Selenium
Blood Glucose
Maintenance of normal blood glucose levels
Chromium
Electrolyte
Contributes to electrolyte balance
Magnesium

Not sure which claims your formulation enables?

Eiméar, our Registered Nutritionist, walks you through on-pack wording and inclusion levels for your product - included with every BIOVIT consultancy.

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