AUTHORISED WORDING
“Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system.”
Exact wording in the current consolidated Article 13 list. Product-level conditions still apply.
EU + POLAND CLAIM PROFILE
Vitamin D and immune system health claim
A practical wording map for the authorised vitamin D immune-function claim — including the source condition and where common marketing language starts to overreach.
REGISTER STATUSAuthorisedConditions still apply
AUTHORISED WORDING
“Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system.”
Vitamin DNormal function of the immune system
STATUSAUTHORISED
SUBSTANCEVitamin D
RULE VERSIONSV-HC-VD-IMM-2026.09
LAST CHECKED2026-09-12
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CONDITIONS OF USE
Authorised does not mean unconditional
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The food must be at least a source of vitamin D under the applicable ‘source of’ nutrition-claim condition.
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A wording with the same meaning for consumers is subject to the same conditions; equivalence depends on the complete wording and presentation.
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Check the Article 10(2) label information, including the importance of a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle and the amount and pattern of consumption needed for the effect.
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The health-claim authorisation does not authorise the vitamin D source, the finished product or its market placement.
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COMMON MARKETING VARIANTS
Where wording begins to drift
These are Suppvera’s illustrative review examples, not entries copied from the EU Register. A variant is assessed in its full consumer-facing context.
EQUIVALENCE REVIEW
“Vitamin D supports normal immune system function.”
A common paraphrase. Confirm that consumers receive the same meaning and that no nearby copy strengthens the effect.
CONTEXT NEEDED
“Everyday immune support with vitamin D.”
Compressed marketing language can become a general benefit reference; assess the linked specific claim and full presentation.
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RISK EXAMPLES
Language that changes the promise
STRONGER EFFECT
“Vitamin D strengthens your immunity.”
‘Strengthens’ may communicate enhancement beyond contributing to normal function.
DISEASE IMPLICATION
“Vitamin D prevents colds and flu.”
Moves from a normal function claim to prevention of named diseases.
NON-CONSUMPTION RISK
“Don’t risk getting sick — take vitamin D every day.”
Suggests that health could be affected by not consuming the product, a category restricted by Article 12.
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POLISH MARKET LAYER
Meaning must survive localisation
Assess the meaning for the Polish consumer; a literal translation is not automatically an equivalent permitted wording.
Keep ‘normal function’ intact across label, product page, ads and influencer briefs. Adjacent seasonal or disease copy can change the overall message.
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EVIDENCE
Rule and source ledger
EU REGISTER CLAIM ID(S)154 · 159
SCIENTIFIC REFERENCES IN LEGAL LISTEFSA Journal 2010;8(2):1468
SRC-01
European Commission
EU Register of nutrition and health claims
Claim status, conditions, restrictions and linked legal acts
RULE / SOURCE VERSIONLive register, checked 12 September 2026Open primary source ↗
SRC-02
EUR-Lex
Regulation (EU) No 432/2012
Authorised Article 13 wording, conditions and scientific-reference IDs
RULE / SOURCE VERSIONConsolidated text, 20 August 2025Open primary source ↗
SRC-03
EUR-Lex
Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006
General claims rules, Article 10 information and Article 12 prohibitions
RULE / SOURCE VERSIONConsolidated text, 13 December 2014Open primary source ↗
SRC-04
European Commission
Guidelines for implementing Article 10
How specific health-claim conditions and mandatory information operate
RULE / SOURCE VERSIONImplementing Decision 2013/63/EUOpen primary source ↗
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