GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register: Other Substances and Foods

Compiled and maintained by the Wellgard Scientific Editorial Team · Official register version: 19 May 2026 · Page updated: 17 October 2026 · Sources checked on: 16 October 2026

This resource reproduces the authorised nutrition and health claims recorded in the Great Britain Nutrition and Health Claims Register, including the register's wording, conditions of use and supporting references. Compiled from the Department of Health and Social Care's published register, it is a reference for claims authorised for use in England, Scotland and Wales, subject to the applicable legal requirements.

This is Wellgard's reproduction and explanation of official data. It is not a government website, a product approval, or a substitute for assessing the applicable law and conditions of use. The GOV.UK register is the authoritative source.

Northern Ireland continues to follow the EU register under the Windsor Framework; this resource covers Great Britain only. The summaries under each heading, the notes on labels and the lines beginning "In plain terms" are Wellgard's explanation; the register's own text is reproduced in the tables, word for word after the removal of the source file's own HTML wrapper tags.

At a glance

• Source and version: Department of Health and Social Care, Great Britain nutrition and health claims (NHC) register, release of 19 May 2026.
• Jurisdiction: England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland follows the EU register under the Windsor Framework.
• What is included: the authorised health claims for fibres, fatty acids, plant sterols and stanols, carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions, water, foods and food categories and the other substances on the register.
• Counts in this release: 267 authorised health claims across 91 register headings, 30 nutrition claims, and 2,082 assessed claims that were not authorised (145 of them, which name a commercial product or carry a trade mark or a branded strain code, are left to the GOV.UK file).
• Authorised: assessed, substantiated and placed on the register by regulation; usable only under its conditions of use.
• Assessed but not authorised: a specific wording that was evaluated and refused, with the register's reason; listed on the companion pages.
• On hold: a transitional status for botanical claims submitted in 2008 and never assessed; neither authorised nor rejected (GOV.UK on-hold list).
• Not listed here: a search result, not a finding. A wording absent from these pages has not been judged by anyone, and its absence says nothing about a substance's benefits.
• Nutrition claim or health claim: a nutrition claim says what a food contains ("source of fibre"); a health claim links a food or nutrient to health ("contributes to the normal function of the immune system"). They have separate lists and separate conditions.

How to read the tables

• Heading: the register's own name for the nutrient, substance, food or food category, in alphabetical order, each with a fixed link (for example #vitamin-c). Under it, a Wellgard summary of the count and thresholds, a note on labels, and a link to the Health Insiders article where one exists.
• Claim wording: the authorised text, verbatim. Each row has its own link, built from the heading and the register entry number.
• Register condition (verbatim): the condition of use exactly as the register states it; this is the legal test. Where a condition goes beyond the standard "source of" rule (a daily amount, an audience, a label warning, a food-type restriction), a line beginning "In plain terms" follows it in the same cell: Wellgard's reading, not register text.
• Regulation and entry: the article of the regulation the claim was authorised under (13(1) general function; 13(5) newly developed evidence or proprietary data; 14(1)(a) disease risk reduction; 14(1)(b) children's development and health), the authorising regulation and the register entry number.
• Assessment: the register's short description of the health relationship assessed, and the scientific opinion reference (EFSA Journal: year; volume(issue): article number; or a link to the UK Nutrition and Health Claims Committee opinion).

Reading the tables: register text in the four columns is reproduced exactly; the "In plain terms" lines and the paragraphs under each heading are Wellgard's explanation. Terms such as "source of", "high in" and "nutrient reference value" are defined in the glossary.

Other substances and foods A to Z

• Activated charcoal (1)
• Alpha-cyclodextrin (1)
• Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) (1)
• Arabinoxylan produced from wheat endosperm (1)
• Barley beta-glucans (2)
• Barley grain fibre (1)
• Beta-glucans (1)
• Beta-glucans from oats and barley (1)
• Betaine (1)
• Carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions (2)
• Carbohydrates (2)
• Chewing gum sweetened with 100% xylitol (1)
• Chitosan (1)
• Choline (3)
• Cocoa flavanols (2)
• Creatine (2)
• Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (6)
• Docosahexaenoic acid and Eicosapentaenoic acid (DHA/EPA) (2)
• Dried plums of 'prune' cultivars (Prunus domestica L.) (1)
• Eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (EPA/DHA) (1)
• Foods with a low or reduced content of saturated fatty acids (1)
• Foods with a low or reduced content of sodium (1)
• Fructose (1)
• Glucomannan (konjac mannan) (2)
• Guar Gum (1)
• Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) (2)
• Lactase enzyme (1)
• Lactitol (1)
• Lactulose (1)
• Linoleic acid (1)
• Live yoghurt cultures (1)
• Meal replacement for weight control (2)
• Meat or fish (1)
• Melatonin (2)
• Monascus purpureous (red yeast rice) (1)
• Monounsaturated and/or polyunsaturated fatty acids (2)
• Native chicory inulin (1)
• Non-digestible carbohydrates (1)
• “Non-fermentable” carbohydrates (1)
• Oat beta-glucan (1)
• Oat grain fibre (1)
• Oleic acid (1)
• Olive oil polyphenols (1)
• Pectins (2)
• Plant stanol esters (1)
• Plant sterols and plant stanols (1)
• Plant sterols/Plant stanol esters (1)
• Plant sterols: Sterols extracted from plants, free or esterified with food grade fatty acids. (1)
• Protein (4)
• Reformulated, non-alcoholic, acidic drink with: — less than 1g fermentable carbohydrate per 100 ml (sugars and other carbohydrates except polyols), — calcium in a range from 0,3 to 0,8 mol per mol acidulant, — display of pH between 3,7-4,0. (1)
• Resistant starch (1)
• Rye fibre (1)
• Slowly digestible starch. (1)
• Sugar beet fibre (1)
• Sugar replacers, i.e. intense sweeteners; xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol, lactitol, isomalt, erythritol, sucralose and polydextrose; D-tagatose and isomaltulose (2)
• Sugar-free chewing gum (5)
• Sugar-free chewing gum with carbamide (1)
• Walnuts (1)
• Water (2)
• Water-Soluble Tomato Concentrate (WSTC) I and II (1)
• Wheat bran fibre (2)
• α-linolenic acid (ALA) & linoleic acid (LA), essential fatty acids (1)

Authorised health claims: other substances and foods

Activated charcoal

What this means: Activated charcoal has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Activated charcoal contributes to reducing excessive flatulence after eating", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register include "boosts", "cures", "prevents" and "treats", and any reference to a disease. The claim belongs to Activated charcoal at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Alpha-cyclodextrin

What this means: Alpha-cyclodextrin has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Consumption of alpha-cyclodextrin as part of a starch-containing meal contributes to the reduction of the blood glucose rise after that meal", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "controls blood sugar" or "reverses diabetes", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Alpha-cyclodextrin at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)

What this means: Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "ALA contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper, such as "ALA supports normal blood cholesterol levels". Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: What Is Omega-3? ALA, EPA and DHA, How Much You Need and Where From.

Arabinoxylan produced from wheat endosperm

What this means: Arabinoxylan produced from wheat endosperm has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Consumption of arabinoxylan as part of a meal contributes to a reduction of the blood glucose rise after that meal", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "controls blood sugar" or "reverses diabetes", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Arabinoxylan produced from wheat endosperm at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Barley beta-glucans

What this means: Barley beta-glucans has two authorised health claims in Great Britain. Each has its own condition of use, set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Barley beta-glucans has been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Barley beta-glucans at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: How Much Fibre Do You Need a Day? The UK Answer by Age.

Barley grain fibre

What this means: Barley grain fibre has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Barley grain fibre contributes to an increase in faecal bulk", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "detoxes", "heals your gut" or "cures IBS", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Barley grain fibre at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: How Much Fibre Do You Need a Day? The UK Answer by Age.

Beta-glucans

What this means: Beta-glucans has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Beta-glucans contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Beta-glucans at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: How Much Fibre Do You Need a Day? The UK Answer by Age.

Beta-glucans from oats and barley

What this means: Beta-glucans from oats and barley has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Consumption of beta-glucans from oats or barley as part of a meal contributes to the reduction of the blood glucose rise after that meal", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "controls blood sugar" or "reverses diabetes", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Beta-glucans from oats and barley at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: How Much Fibre Do You Need a Day? The UK Answer by Age.

Betaine

What this means: Betaine has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Betaine contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper, such as "Betaine supports normal homocysteine metabolism". Phrases that go beyond the register include "boosts", "cures", "prevents" and "treats", and any reference to a disease. The claim belongs to Betaine at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions

What this means: Carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions has two authorised health claims in Great Britain. Each has its own condition of use, set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions enhance the absorption of water during physical exercise", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "builds muscle" or "burns fat", "cures hangovers" or "detoxes your body", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: What Are Electrolytes and What Do They Do?.

Carbohydrates

What this means: Carbohydrates has two authorised health claims in Great Britain. Each has its own condition of use, set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Carbohydrates contribute to the maintenance of normal brain function", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "builds muscle" or "burns fat", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Carbohydrates at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Chewing gum sweetened with 100% xylitol

What this means: Chewing gum sweetened with 100% xylitol has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Chewing gum sweetened with 100% xylitol has been shown to reduce dental plaque. High content/level of dental plaque is a risk factor in the development of caries in children", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register include "boosts", "cures", "prevents" and "treats", and any reference to a disease. The claim belongs to Chewing gum sweetened with 100% xylitol at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Chitosan

What this means: Chitosan has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Chitosan contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper, such as "Chitosan supports normal blood cholesterol levels". Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Chitosan at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Choline

What this means: Choline has three authorised health claims in Great Britain. Each has its own condition of use, set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Choline contributes to normal lipid metabolism", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper, such as "Choline supports normal lipid metabolism". Phrases that go beyond the register include "boosts", "cures", "prevents" and "treats", and any reference to a disease. The claim belongs to Choline at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Cocoa flavanols

What this means: Cocoa flavanols has two authorised health claims in Great Britain. Each has its own condition of use, set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Cocoa flavanols help maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, which contributes to normal blood flow.", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper, such as "Cocoa flavanols help maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, which supports normal blood flow.". Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Cocoa flavanols at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Creatine

What this means: Creatine has two authorised health claims in Great Britain. Each has its own condition of use, set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "builds muscle" or "burns fat", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Creatine at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: What Does Creatine Do? Benefits, Evidence and Who It Is For.

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

What this means: Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) has six authorised health claims in Great Britain. Each has its own condition of use, set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper, such as "DHA supports normal vision". Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "improves eyesight", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: What Is Omega-3? ALA, EPA and DHA, How Much You Need and Where From.

Docosahexaenoic acid and Eicosapentaenoic acid (DHA/EPA)

What this means: Docosahexaenoic acid and Eicosapentaenoic acid (DHA/EPA) has two authorised health claims in Great Britain. Each has its own condition of use, set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "DHA and EPA contribute to the maintenance of normal blood pressure", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Docosahexaenoic acid and Eicosapentaenoic acid (DHA/EPA) at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: What Is Omega-3? ALA, EPA and DHA, How Much You Need and Where From.

Dried plums of 'prune' cultivars (Prunus domestica L.)

What this means: Dried plums of 'prune' cultivars (Prunus domestica L.) has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Dried plums/prunes contribute to normal bowel function", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "detoxes", "heals your gut" or "cures IBS", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Dried plums of 'prune' cultivars (Prunus domestica L.) at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (EPA/DHA)

What this means: Eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (EPA/DHA) has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (EPA/DHA) at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: What Is Omega-3? ALA, EPA and DHA, How Much You Need and Where From.

Foods with a low or reduced content of saturated fatty acids

What this means: Foods with a low or reduced content of saturated fatty acids has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Reducing consumption of saturated fat contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper, such as "Reducing consumption of saturated fat supports normal blood cholesterol levels". Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Foods with a low or reduced content of saturated fatty acids at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Foods with a low or reduced content of sodium

What this means: Foods with a low or reduced content of sodium has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Reducing consumption of sodium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper, such as "Reducing consumption of sodium supports normal blood pressure". Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Foods with a low or reduced content of sodium at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Fructose

What this means: Fructose has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Consumption of foods containing fructose leads to a lower blood glucose rise compared to foods containing sucrose or glucose", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "controls blood sugar" or "reverses diabetes", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Fructose at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Glucomannan (konjac mannan)

What this means: Glucomannan (konjac mannan) has two authorised health claims in Great Britain. Each has its own condition of use, set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Glucomannan contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper, such as "Glucomannan supports normal blood cholesterol levels". Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", "melts fat" or "guarantees weight loss", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Glucomannan (konjac mannan) at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: What Is Glucomannan? The Wording, the Trials and the Choking Rule.

Guar Gum

What this means: Guar Gum has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Guar gum contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper, such as "Guar gum supports normal blood cholesterol levels". Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Guar Gum at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC)

What this means: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) has two authorised health claims in Great Britain. Each has its own condition of use, set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper, such as "Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose supports normal blood cholesterol levels". Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", "controls blood sugar" or "reverses diabetes", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Lactase enzyme

What this means: Lactase enzyme has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Lactase enzyme improves lactose digestion in individuals who have difficulty digesting lactose", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "detoxes", "heals your gut" or "cures IBS", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Lactase enzyme at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Lactitol

What this means: Lactitol has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Lactitol contributes to normal bowel function by increasing stool frequency", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper, such as "Lactitol supports normal bowel function by increasing stool frequency". Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "detoxes", "heals your gut" or "cures IBS", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Lactitol at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Lactulose

What this means: Lactulose has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Lactulose contributes to an acceleration of intestinal transit", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "detoxes", "heals your gut" or "cures IBS", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Lactulose at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Linoleic acid

What this means: Linoleic acid has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Linoleic acid contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper, such as "Linoleic acid supports normal blood cholesterol levels". Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Linoleic acid at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Live yoghurt cultures

What this means: Live yoghurt cultures has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Live cultures in yoghurt or fermented milk improve lactose digestion of the product in individuals who have difficulty digesting lactose", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "detoxes", "heals your gut" or "cures IBS", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Live yoghurt cultures at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: What Are Probiotics? Live Cultures, CFU and What the Trials Show.

Meal replacement for weight control

What this means: Meal replacement for weight control has two authorised health claims in Great Britain. Each has its own condition of use, set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Substituting two daily meals of an energy restricted diet with meal replacements contributes to weight loss", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "melts fat" or "guarantees weight loss", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Meal replacement for weight control at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Meat or fish

What this means: Meat or fish has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Meat or fish contributes to the improvement of iron absorption when eaten with other foods containing iron", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register include "boosts", "cures", "prevents" and "treats", and any reference to a disease. The claim belongs to Meat or fish at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Melatonin

What this means: Melatonin has two authorised health claims in Great Britain. Each has its own condition of use, set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Melatonin contributes to the reduction of time taken to fall asleep", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "cures insomnia", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Melatonin at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: Why Is Melatonin Prescription-Only in the UK? What It Does.

Monascus purpureous (red yeast rice)

What this means: Monascus purpureous (red yeast rice) has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Monacolin K from red yeast rice contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper, such as "Monacolin K from red yeast rice supports normal blood cholesterol levels". Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Monascus purpureous (red yeast rice) at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Monounsaturated and/or polyunsaturated fatty acids

What this means: Monounsaturated and/or polyunsaturated fatty acids has two authorised health claims in Great Britain. Each has its own condition of use, set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels [MUFA and PUFA are unsaturated fats]", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper, such as "Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet supports normal blood cholesterol levels [MUFA and PUFA are unsaturated fats]". Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Monounsaturated and/or polyunsaturated fatty acids at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Native chicory inulin

What this means: Native chicory inulin has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Chicory inulin contributes to normal bowel function by increasing stool frequency.", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper, such as "Chicory inulin supports normal bowel function by increasing stool frequency.". Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "detoxes", "heals your gut" or "cures IBS", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Native chicory inulin at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: How Much Fibre Do You Need a Day? The UK Answer by Age.

Non-digestible carbohydrates

What this means: Non-digestible carbohydrates has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Consumption of foods/drinks containing instead of sugars induces a lower blood glucose rise after their consumption compared to sugar-containing foods/drinks.", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "controls blood sugar" or "reverses diabetes", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Non-digestible carbohydrates at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

“Non-fermentable” carbohydrates

What this means: “Non-fermentable” carbohydrates has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Consumption of foods/drinks containing instead of fermentable carbohydrates contributes to the maintenance of tooth mineralisation.", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register include "boosts", "cures", "prevents" and "treats", and any reference to a disease. The claim belongs to “Non-fermentable” carbohydrates at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Oat beta-glucan

What this means: Oat beta-glucan has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Oat beta-glucan has been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Oat beta-glucan at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: How Much Fibre Do You Need a Day? The UK Answer by Age.

Oat grain fibre

What this means: Oat grain fibre has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Oat grain fibre contributes to an increase in faecal bulk", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "detoxes", "heals your gut" or "cures IBS", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Oat grain fibre at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: How Much Fibre Do You Need a Day? The UK Answer by Age.

Oleic acid

What this means: Oleic acid has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Oleic acid is an unsaturated fat.", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper, such as "Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats supports normal blood cholesterol levels. Oleic acid is an unsaturated fat.". Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Oleic acid at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Olive oil polyphenols

What this means: Olive oil polyphenols has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Olive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register include "boosts", "cures", "prevents" and "treats", and any reference to a disease. The claim belongs to Olive oil polyphenols at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Pectins

What this means: Pectins has two authorised health claims in Great Britain. Each has its own condition of use, set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Pectins contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", "controls blood sugar" or "reverses diabetes", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Pectins at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: How Much Fibre Do You Need a Day? The UK Answer by Age.

Plant stanol esters

What this means: Plant stanol esters has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Plant stanol esters have been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease.", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Plant stanol esters at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Plant sterols and plant stanols

What this means: Plant sterols and plant stanols has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Plant sterols/stanols contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Plant sterols and plant stanols at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Plant sterols/Plant stanol esters

What this means: Plant sterols/Plant stanol esters has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Plant sterols and plant stanol esters have been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease.", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Plant sterols/Plant stanol esters at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Plant sterols: Sterols extracted from plants, free or esterified with food grade fatty acids.

What this means: Plant sterols: Sterols extracted from plants, free or esterified with food grade fatty acids. has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Plant sterols have been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease.", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Plant sterols: Sterols extracted from plants, free or esterified with food grade fatty acids. at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Protein

What this means: Protein has four authorised health claims in Great Britain. Each has its own condition of use, set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper, such as "Protein supports normal bones". Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "builds strong bones", "prevents osteoporosis" or "stops tooth decay", "builds muscle" or "burns fat", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Protein at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: Foods High in Protein: UK Figures Per 100 g and Per Portion.

Reformulated, non-alcoholic, acidic drink with: — less than 1g fermentable carbohydrate per 100 ml (sugars and other carbohydrates except polyols), — calcium in a range from 0,3 to 0,8 mol per mol acidulant, — display of pH between 3,7-4,0.

What this means: Reformulated, non-alcoholic, acidic drink with: — less than 1g fermentable carbohydrate per 100 ml (sugars and other carbohydrates except polyols), — calcium in a range from 0,3 to 0,8 mol per mol acidulant, — display of pH between 3,7-4,0. has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Replacing sugar containing, acidic drinks, such as soft drinks (typically 8-12g sugars/100 ml), with reformulated drinks contributes to the maintenance of tooth mineralisation.", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register include "boosts", "cures", "prevents" and "treats", and any reference to a disease. The claim belongs to Reformulated, non-alcoholic, acidic drink with: — less than 1g fermentable carbohydrate per 100 ml (sugars and other carbohydrates except polyols), — calcium in a range from 0,3 to 0,8 mol per mol acidulant, — display of pH between 3,7-4,0. at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Resistant starch

What this means: Resistant starch has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Replacing digestible starches with resistant starch in a meal contributes to a reduction in the blood glucose rise after that meal.", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "controls blood sugar" or "reverses diabetes", "detoxes", "heals your gut" or "cures IBS", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Resistant starch at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: What Is Resistant Starch? Cooled Potatoes, Rice and the Register Claim.

Rye fibre

What this means: Rye fibre has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Rye fibre contributes to normal bowel function", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper, such as "Rye fibre supports normal bowel function". Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "detoxes", "heals your gut" or "cures IBS", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Rye fibre at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: How Much Fibre Do You Need a Day? The UK Answer by Age.

Slowly digestible starch.

What this means: Slowly digestible starch. has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Consumption of products high in slowly digestible starch (SDS) raises blood glucose concentration less after a meal compared to products low in SDS", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "controls blood sugar" or "reverses diabetes", "detoxes", "heals your gut" or "cures IBS", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Slowly digestible starch. at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Sugar beet fibre

What this means: Sugar beet fibre has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Sugar beet fibre contributes to an increase in faecal bulk", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "detoxes", "heals your gut" or "cures IBS", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Sugar beet fibre at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: How Much Fibre Do You Need a Day? The UK Answer by Age.

Sugar replacers, i.e. intense sweeteners; xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol, lactitol, isomalt, erythritol, sucralose and polydextrose; D-tagatose and isomaltulose

What this means: Sugar replacers, i.e. intense sweeteners; xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol, lactitol, isomalt, erythritol, sucralose and polydextrose; D-tagatose and isomaltulose has two authorised health claims in Great Britain. Each has its own condition of use, set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Consumption of foods/drinks containing instead of sugar* contributes to the maintenance of tooth mineralisation * In the case of D-tagatose and isomaltulose this should read "other sugars"", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "controls blood sugar" or "reverses diabetes", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Sugar replacers, i.e. intense sweeteners; xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol, lactitol, isomalt, erythritol, sucralose and polydextrose; D-tagatose and isomaltulose at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Sugar-free chewing gum

What this means: Sugar-free chewing gum has five authorised health claims in Great Britain. Each has its own condition of use, set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Sugar-free chewing gum contributes to the reduction of oral dryness", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register include "boosts", "cures", "prevents" and "treats", and any reference to a disease. The claim belongs to Sugar-free chewing gum at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Sugar-free chewing gum with carbamide

What this means: Sugar-free chewing gum with carbamide has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Sugar-free chewing gum with carbamide neutralises plaque acids more effectively than sugar-free chewing gums without carbamide", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register include "boosts", "cures", "prevents" and "treats", and any reference to a disease. The claim belongs to Sugar-free chewing gum with carbamide at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Walnuts

What this means: Walnuts has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Walnuts contribute to the improvement of the elasticity of blood vessels", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Walnuts at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Water

What this means: Water has two authorised health claims in Great Britain. Each has its own condition of use, set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Water contributes to the maintenance of normal physical and cognitive functions", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper, such as "Water supports normal physical and cognitive functions". Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "brain booster", "lifts mood" or "sharpens memory", "cures hangovers" or "detoxes your body", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Water at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: How Much Water Should You Drink a Day, and How Much Is Too Much?.

Water-Soluble Tomato Concentrate (WSTC) I and II

What this means: Water-Soluble Tomato Concentrate (WSTC) I and II has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Water-Soluble Tomato Concentrate (WSTC) I and II helps maintain normal platelet aggregation, which contributes to healthy blood flow", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "lowers cholesterol", "protects your heart" or "lowers blood pressure", "cures hangovers" or "detoxes your body", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Water-Soluble Tomato Concentrate (WSTC) I and II at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Wheat bran fibre

What this means: Wheat bran fibre has two authorised health claims in Great Britain. Each has its own condition of use, set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Wheat bran fibre contributes to an increase in faecal bulk", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register for this heading include "detoxes", "heals your gut" or "cures IBS", and any reference to preventing or treating a disease. The claim belongs to Wheat bran fibre at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Read more on Health Insiders: How Much Fibre Do You Need a Day? The UK Answer by Age.

α-linolenic acid (ALA) & linoleic acid (LA), essential fatty acids

What this means: α-linolenic acid (ALA) & linoleic acid (LA), essential fatty acids has one authorised health claim in Great Britain. Its condition of use is set out in words in the table below.

What this means on labels: a compliant pack quotes a register wording, for example "Essential fatty acids are needed for normal growth and development of children.", or a close equivalent that keeps the same meaning for the shopper. Phrases that go beyond the register include "boosts", "cures", "prevents" and "treats", and any reference to a disease. The claim belongs to α-linolenic acid (ALA) & linoleic acid (LA), essential fatty acids at the qualifying amount: a pack cannot transfer it to another ingredient or to the product as a whole, and the general rule that a claim is made about the product as sold still applies. Flexibility of wording is explained in the Department of Health and Social Care guidance.

Assessed, not authorised

The register also records 2,082 wordings that were assessed and not authorised, with the reason in each case: most often that a cause and effect relationship was not established on the evidence assessed. A refused wording may not be used in Great Britain, and nor may a wording likely to mean the same to the consumer. That is a judgement on a wording, not a finding about a substance; and it is a different status from "on hold" (see the glossary). The refused wordings are listed verbatim, with the register's reason, on six companion pages arranged by the first letter of the register heading: A to B, C to F, G to K, L, M to P, Q to Z.

What is not on these pages

Claims on hold. Around 2,000 claims for botanicals (plant ingredients such as turmeric, ginseng, maca or green tea) were submitted under Article 13 in 2008 but were never assessed, because the European Commission paused the botanical assessments in 2010 and has not resumed them. Great Britain inherited that position. These claims are neither authorised nor rejected; under the transitional rules they may continue to be used in Great Britain under the responsibility of the business, provided they comply with the general requirements of the regulation, until a decision is taken. An on-hold wording is not evidence that a benefit has been proven, and its status is not a verdict against the plant either; it is a statement about where the claim sits in the process. A later phase of this resource will list the on-hold wordings for the botanicals Health Insiders covers. Two articles already explain how the hold works in practice: What are the benefits of turmeric? and What is maca root good for?

Proprietary-data claims. Six authorised claims were authorised on the basis of proprietary data under Article 13(5), which gave the applicant exclusive use for five years. They are marked in the register with an asterisk and listed in its annex with the applicant and the expiry date of the restriction. The claims are included on these pages; the annex's commercial details are not.

How the thresholds are worked out

Most vitamin and mineral claims may be used only for a food that is at least a "source of" the nutrient. The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 defines "source of" a vitamin or mineral as a significant amount, and Annex XIII of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 sets that amount at 15% of the nutrient reference value per 100 g or 100 ml, 7.5% per 100 ml for a drink, or 15% per portion where the pack contains a single portion. For a food supplement the significant amount is 15% of the nutrient reference value in the daily dose recommended on the label (Annex XIII, Part A, point 2). "High in" is twice the "source of" amount (Annex to Regulation 1924/2006).

The thresholds in the summary lines are those percentages applied to the nutrient reference values in Annex XIII, Part A, point 1. Where a register heading has no nutrient reference value (fibres, fatty acids, foods and other substances), the condition is quoted in words from the register instead.

Register text comes from the Department of Health and Social Care's spreadsheet as published on GOV.UK (19 May 2026 release), read cell by cell; nothing in a register column is edited. Our explanatory text is checked against the compliance guidance and the guidance on flexibility of wording.

How to cite this resource: Wellgard Scientific Editorial Team. GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register: authorised wordings and conditions of use (reproduction of the DHSC register, version 19 May 2026). wellgard.co.uk/pages/gb-health-claims-register, accessed [date you viewed the page]. Original: Department of Health and Social Care. Great Britain nutrition and health claims (NHC) register, updated 19 May 2026. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/great-britain-nutrition-and-health-claims-nhc-register

Glossary

Source of

For a vitamin or mineral, a significant amount: 15% of the nutrient reference value per 100 g or 100 ml, 7.5% per 100 ml for a drink, or 15% in the daily dose of a supplement (Regulation 1169/2011, Annex XIII; Regulation 1924/2006, Annex). For fibre, 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal. For protein, at least 12% of the food's energy.

High in

Twice the "source of" amount for vitamins and minerals; for fibre, 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal; for protein, at least 20% of the food's energy (Regulation 1924/2006, Annex).

Significant amount

The quantity of a vitamin or mineral that justifies naming it in nutrition labelling, and the quantity "source of" refers to (Regulation 1169/2011, Annex XIII, Part A, point 2).

Per daily portion or daily dose

For a food supplement, amounts are judged against the daily dose recommended on the label, not per 100 g (Annex XIII, Part A, point 2; Regulation 1924/2006, Article 5).

Nutrient reference value (NRV)

The daily reference amounts for vitamins and minerals used on labels and in the "source of" test; for example 80 mg for vitamin C and 800 mg for calcium (Regulation 1169/2011, Annex XIII, Part A, point 1).

"The claim may be used only for food which"

The opening words of most conditions of use: the test is applied to the food as sold, not to an ingredient on its own, and a food that does not meet it cannot carry the claim (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012).

Omega-3 conditions

"Source of omega-3 fatty acids" means at least 0.3 g of ALA per 100 g and per 100 kcal, or at least 40 mg of EPA plus DHA per 100 g and per 100 kcal; "high" doubles those amounts (Regulation (EU) No 116/2010, adding to the Annex of Regulation 1924/2006). Several DHA and EPA claims also require a stated daily intake and, for the risk-reduction claims, a daily amount of 3 g or 2 g with a warning not to exceed 5 g.

Plant sterol and stanol conditions

The cholesterol claims require a daily intake of 1.5 g to 3 g of plant sterols or stanols, information on the effect size, and the labelling set by Regulation (EC) No 608/2004; the conditions were amended by Regulation (EU) No 376/2010 and Regulation (EU) No 686/2014.

Dental and sugar conditions

The tooth mineralisation and blood glucose claims for sugar replacers apply where sugars in a food are replaced by the named sugar replacers so that the food does not lower plaque pH below 5.7, or where the food qualifies as "sugars free"; the chewing gum claims require sugar-free gum chewed for at least 20 minutes after eating or drinking (Regulation 432/2012).

Fibre thresholds

"Source of fibre": 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal. "High fibre": 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal (Regulation 1924/2006, Annex). Fibre claims in the register name the fibre and usually require the "high fibre" level from that fibre.

On hold

Botanical claims submitted under Article 13 in 2008 that the European Commission paused in 2010 and that Great Britain inherited unassessed. Neither authorised nor rejected; their continued use is a transitional arrangement under the responsibility of the business, subject to the general requirements of the regulation (GOV.UK on-hold list).

Not listed here

A wording that appears on none of these pages has not been assessed in either direction. It is a search result, not a judgement on the substance.

Frequently asked questions

Is "probiotic" an authorised claim in Great Britain?

No. The register has one claim for live yoghurt cultures, on lactose digestion, under its own conditions. "Probiotic" on its own is treated as an unauthorised health claim by the compliance guidance; a label may describe the strains and the amount of live cultures without implying a benefit.

Can collagen, turmeric or ashwagandha carry a health claim?

None has an authorised claim on the GB register. Collagen's submitted claims were assessed and not authorised, which is a statement about those wordings, not about the ingredient. The turmeric and ashwagandha wordings are on hold: never assessed, neither authorised nor rejected.

What does "the claim may be used only for food which" mean?

The condition is tested on the food as sold: the amount per 100 g, per portion or per daily dose that the condition names must be met by the product, and where the register asks for information to the consumer, the label must carry it.

Why do some claims require a sentence to the consumer?

Where the assessed effect depends on a particular daily amount, the authorisation requires the label to say so, for example that the effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of creatine or 2 g of ALA. Without that information the claim is not being used under its conditions.

Corrections

This page is updated whenever gov.uk releases a new version of the register, and the version line at the top says which release it reflects. If you find a wording or condition that differs from the register, or an entry that is missing, email support@wellgard.co.uk with the heading and the entry number and we will check it against the source file and correct the page.

Version history: 19 May 2026 release of the register, carried on this page from 17 October 2026.

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