Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Reading
Food Labelling in the UK - A supporting material page |
This table gives the legal names for specified vitamins and minerals (for use in deciding the legal name) and the 'Nutrient Reference Values' (NRVs) for those vitamins and minerals (for use in deciding whether they can be listed in the nutritional information or whether a claim can be made).
Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) |
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Vitamins: |
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Vitamin A |
800 mg |
Vitamin D |
5 mg |
Vitamin E |
12 mg |
Vitamin K |
75 mg |
Vitamin C |
80 mg |
Thiamin |
1.1 mg |
Riboflavin |
1.4 mg |
Niacin |
16 mg |
Vitamin B6 |
1.4 mg |
Folic Acid |
200 mg |
Vitamin B12 |
2.5 mg |
Biotin |
50 mg |
Pantothenic acid |
6 mg |
Minerals: |
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Potassium |
2000 mg |
Chloride |
800 mg |
Calcium |
800 mg |
Phosphorus |
700 mg |
Magnesium |
375 mg |
Iron |
14 mg |
Zinc |
10 mg |
Copper |
1 mg |
Manganese |
2 mg |
Flouride |
3.5 mg |
Selenium |
55 mg |
Chromium |
40 mg |
Molybdenum |
50 mg |
Iodine |
150 mg |
For the main index page for this site, go to Food Labelling in the UK: A Guide to the Legal Requirements