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Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title
Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on the addition of vitamins and minerals and of certain other substances to foods
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Article 3Requirements for the addition of vitamins and minerals
1.Only vitamins and/or minerals listed in Annex I, in the forms listed in Annex II, may be added to foods, subject to the rules laid down in this Regulation.
2.Vitamins and minerals in a form that is bio-available to the human body may be added to foods, whether or not they are usually contained therein, in order to take into account, in particular:
(a)a deficiency of one or more vitamins and/or minerals in the population or specific population groups that can be demonstrated by clinical or sub-clinical evidence of deficiency or indicated by estimated low levels of intake of nutrients; or
(b)the potential to improve the nutritional status of the population or specific population groups and/or correct possible deficiencies in dietary intakes of vitamins or minerals due to changes in dietary habits; or
(c)evolving generally acceptable scientific knowledge on the role of vitamins and minerals in nutrition and consequent effects on health.
3.Modifications to the lists referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 14(2), taking account of the opinion of the Authority.
Prior to making these modifications, the Commission shall carry out consultations with interested parties, in particular food business operators and consumer groups.
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