REFERENCE INTAKES
PART A — DAILY REFERENCE INTAKES FOR VITAMINS AND MINERALS (ADULTS)
1. Vitamins and minerals which may be declared and their nutrient reference values (NRVs)
Vitamin A (μg) | 800 |
Vitamin D (μg) | 5 |
Vitamin E (mg) | 12 |
Vitamin K (μg) | 75 |
Vitamin C (mg) | 80 |
Thiamin (mg) | 1,1 |
Riboflavin (mg) | 1,4 |
Niacin (mg) | 16 |
Vitamin B6 (mg) | 1,4 |
Folic acid (μg) | 200 |
Vitamin B12 (μg) | 2,5 |
Biotin (μg) | 50 |
Pantothenic acid (mg) | 6 |
Potassium (mg) | 2 000 |
Chloride (mg) | 800 |
Calcium (mg) | 800 |
Phosphorus (mg) | 700 |
Magnesium (mg) | 375 |
Iron (mg) | 14 |
Zinc (mg) | 10 |
Copper (mg) | 1 |
Manganese (mg) | 2 |
Fluoride (mg) | 3,5 |
Selenium(μg) | 55 |
Chromium (μg) | 40 |
Molybdenum (μg) | 50 |
Iodine (μg) | 150 |
2. Significant amount of vitamins and minerals
As a rule, the following values should be taken into consideration in deciding what constitutes a significant amount:
15 % of the nutrient reference values specified in point 1 supplied by 100 g or 100 ml in the case of products other than beverages,
7,5 % of the nutrient reference values specified in point 1 supplied by 100 ml in the case of beverages, or,
15 % of the nutrient reference values specified in point 1 per portion if the package contains only a single portion,
PART B — REFERENCE INTAKES FOR ENERGY AND SELECTED NUTRIENTS OTHER THAN VITAMINS AND MINERALS (ADULTS)
Energy or nutrient | Reference intake |
Energy | 8 400 kJ/2 000 kcal |
Total fat | 70 g |
Saturates | 20 g |
Carbohydrate | 260 g |
Sugars | 90 g |
Protein | 50 g |
Salt | 6 g |