Several claims have been authorised by the EU for vitamins and minerals that help maintain healthy hair, nails and skin. These include:
| Health claim ‘contributes to the maintenance of’ | Vitamin | Mineral |
|---|---|---|
| Normal hair | Biotin | Selenium, Zinc |
| Normal hair pigmentation | Copper | |
| Normal skin | Niacin, vitamin A | Iodine, Zinc |
| Normal skin pigmentation | Copper | |
| Normal skin and mucous membranes | Niacin, vitamin B2 | |
| Normal mucous membranes | Vitamin A | |
| Normal collagen* formation for the normal function of skin | Vitamin C | |
| Normal nails | Selenium,Zinc |
*Collagen is the elastic net that helps to give the skin suppleness
The claims may be made for a single nutrient or several nutrients.
The EU Health Claims Register is dynamic in nature and should be checked for updates