Table A1.
Quality requirements and maximum levels of vitamins, minerals, plant ingredients and other ingredients with a physiological effect in dietary supplements.
| Ingredient | Maximum Levels and Other Requirements | Resolution Number (Date) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 800 g of retinol equivalent (retinol and retinyl esters); 7 mg of β-carotene. |
6/2019 (11 June 2019) |
| Vitamin D | 2000 IU (50 g) for dietary supplements intended for a healthy adult population up to 75 years of age; 4000 IU (100 g) for dietary supplements intended only for healthy people over 75 years of age. |
1/2021 (19 February2021) |
| Vitamin E | 250 mg | 1/2020 (7 February 2020) |
| Vitamin K | 200 g | 2/2020 (7 February 2020) |
| Vitamin C | 1000 mg | 5/2019 (11 June 2019) |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamine) | 100 mg | 12/2019 (25 October 2019) |
| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | 40 mg | 13/2019 (25 October 2019) |
| Niacin | 830 mg as nicotinamide 16 mg as nicotinic acid |
8/2019 (11 June 2019) |
| Vitamin B6 | 18 mg | 18/2019 (13 December 2019) |
| Folic acid | 600 g 800 g in supplements marked as dedicated to pregnant women |
7/2019 (11 June 2019) |
| Vitamin B12 | 100 g | 14/2019 (25 October 2019) |
| Pantothenic acid | 10 mg of pantethine, 200 mg in other chemical forms as pantothenic acid |
11/2019 (25 October 2019) |
| Boron | 3 mg | 3/2020 (7 February 2020) |
| Chromium | 200 g | 4/2020 (7 February 2020) |
| Zinc | 15 mg | 10/2019 (11 June 2019) |
| Fluorine | 3.5 mg | 5/2020 (7 February 2020) |
| Phosphorus | 450 mg | 6/2020 (7 February 2020) |
| Iodine | 150 g> 200 g in dietary supplements marked as dedicated for pregnant and lactating women |
15/2019 (25 October 2019) |
| Magnesium | 400 mg | 19/2019 (13 December 2019) |
| Manganese | 1.8 mg | 9/2019 (11 June 2019) |
| Copper | 2 mg | 21/2019 (13 December 2019) |
| Iron | 20 mg 30 mg in supplements marked as dedicated to pregnant women |
20/2019 (13 December 2019) |
| Isoflavones | Soy isoflavones can be used in an amount up to 100 mg/day, in divided portions (at least two); The remaining isoflavones (from other plant sources) can be used up to 50 mg/day. |
1/2019 (14 January 2019) |
| Caffeine | Caffeine can be used in an amount up to 400 mg a day, in divided portions, provided that the product does not contain other ingredients with a synergistic effect; A portion of caffeine consumed at one time must not exceed 200 mg. |
16/2019 (25 October 2019) |
| White mulberry (Morus alba L.) |
The maximum content of 1-deoxynojirmycin (DNJ)-at the level of 10 mg in the recommended daily portion of the product; An entity placing a given food on the market should have information on the content of DNJ, per the recommended daily portion of the product. |
17/2019 (25 October 2019) |
| Aloe | Only inner leaf gel/pulp may be used; Must not contain hydroxyanthracene compounds; Aloin A and B levels below 10 mg/kg (10 ppm); Cannot be used in products for children, pregnant and lactating women. |
2/2019 (14 January 2019) |
| Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) |
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal root powder can be used in an amount less than 3 g per day; The maximum content of withanolides cannot exceed 10 mg in the recommended daily portion of the product; An entity placing a given food on the market should attach a quantitative specification confirming the content of the sum of withanolides per the recommended daily portion of the product. |
7/2020 (7 February 2020) |
| Beta-alanine | Beta-alanine can be used in the amount of up to 2400 mg/day in divided portions; A portion of beta-alanine consumed at one time cannot exceed 800 mg. |
3/2019 (14 January 2019) |