refused health claims
A health claim (‘contributes to the normal function of the immune system’) is permitted only if it appears in the European Union register, under its conditions of use. 2,067 claims have been refused: they cannot appear on packaging. See also the authorised claims.
EU Register of nutrition and health claims, retrieved 21 October 2026.
| Nutrient or substance | Claim (official text) | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails | |
| Vitamin B12 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails | |
| Vitamin B12 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails | |
| Vitamin B12 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails | |
| Vitamin B12 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails | |
| Vitamin B12 | Necessary to maintain energy and general vitality | |
| Vitamin B2 | - Riboflavin is needed/important for mental function and performance | |
| Vitamin B2 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails. | |
| Vitamin B2 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails. | |
| Vitamin B2 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails. | |
| Vitamin B2 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails. | |
| Vitamin B3 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails. | |
| Vitamin B3 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails. | |
| Vitamin B3 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails. | |
| Vitamin B3 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails. | |
| Vitamin B5 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails. | |
| Vitamin B5 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails. | |
| Vitamin B5 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails. | |
| Vitamin B5 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails. | |
| Vitamin B5 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails. | |
| Vitamin B5 | Necessary to maintain energy and general vitality | |
| Vitamin B6 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails. | |
| Vitamin B6 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails. | |
| Vitamin B6 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails. | |
| Vitamin B6 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails. | |
| Vitamin B6 | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails. | |
| Vitamin B6 | Positive impact on the mood especially in women. | |
| Vitamin C | Acts as free radical scavenger. Renders free radicals harmless | |
| Vitamin C | Necessary to maintain energy and general vitality | |
| Vitamin C | Promotes lutein / zeaxanthin function | |
| Vitamin C | Protects the eye from oxidative and photo-oxidative stress Protects the eye Antioxidant vitamin C, is associated with the health of the retina and lens, which can be damaged over the years by free radical damage e.g. caused by sunlight, smoke & pollution | |
| Vitamin D | Vitamin D is needed for the normal / proper function of the thyroid. Vitamin D is needed for the proper regulation of blood calcium levels. | |
| Vitamin E | Can neutralise free radicals and help maintain a healthy heart. | |
| Vitamin E | Due to Vitamin E favourable effects on free radicals it could support reducing the age related cognitive decline. | |
| Vitamin E | Helps memory and perception retention, especially in the elderly. | |
| Vitamin E | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails | |
| Vitamin E | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails | |
| Vitamin E | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails | |
| Vitamin E | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails | |
| Vitamin E | Necessary for healthy teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails | |
| Vitamin E | Necessary to maintain energy and general vitality | |
| Vitamin E | Protects the lens. | |
| Vitamin E | Regeneration of vitamin C | |
| Vitamin E | Vitamin C, E, A, D, B6, B12 folic acid, Selenium, Zinc, Copper and Iron are important for the immune system/natural defences | |
| Vitamin E | Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects the body's cells. | |
| Vitamin E | [In German] Wichtig für Blutfließeigenschaften. Clarification provided Important for blood flow parameters. | |
| Vitamin E acetate (D,L-alpha tocopherol acetate) | Support the microcirculation and the oxygenation of the scalp. | |
| Vitamin K1 + K2 | Vitamin K1 and K2 supports a healthy heart Vitamin K1 and K2 stimulates blood clotting. | |
| Vitamin K2 | vitamin K2 contributes to vascular health. | |
| Vitamine B3 | Activate the scalp microcirculation | |
| Vitamine B3 | Activate the scalp microcirculation | |
| Vitamine B5 (Pantothenic acid) | Helps the skin hydration and fights against exfoliation. Helps to fight against skin dryness. | |
| Vitamine B8 : Vitamin B8 or vitamin H (biotin) | Contribute to improve nail's resistance | |
| Vitamine E and Sélénium | protect fatty acids of skin cell membranes from oxidation after sun exposure | |
| Vitamins, minerals, lysine and/or arginine and/or taurine (Pharmaton Kiddi) | It helps to support an adequate vitamins/minerals/lysine supplementation in children, in case of unbalanced or insufficient nutrition To support a healthy growth and development in children. When a child is recovering from illness, or has a loss of appetite. | |
| Vitamins, minerals, lysine and/or arginine and/or taurine (Pharmaton Kiddi) | When a child is recovering from illness, or has a loss of appetite, Pharmaton Kiddi provides important vitamins, minerals. These are important for developing and supporting proper immune system functions. | |
| Vitamins, minerals, lysine and/or arginine and/or taurine (Pharmaton Kiddi) | scientifically proven to support attention and mental performance | |
| Vitis vinifera L. seeds extract | Contributes to promote venous circulation in the legs | |
| Vitis vinifera L. seeds extract | Helps to decrease swollen legs | |
| Vitis vinifera L. seeds extract | Helps to drain the body in case of water accumulation |
Botanical claims are awaiting assessment at European level and do not appear in this register.