Vitamin A (retinol or beta-carotene) in food and dietary supplements

Determination of vitamin A in food samples as either retinol (following standard EN 12823-1) or β-carotene (EN 12823-2). The analysis can also be adapted for dietary supplements – please specify the sample type and preferred method when requesting an offer.

According to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on food information to consumers, the daily reference intake (DRI) for vitamin A is 800 µg. Vitamin A content can be included in the nutrition declaration for food products if it is present in at least the following amounts:

• 120 µg/100 g or 100 ml in products other than beverages (15% of DRI)

• 60 µg/100 ml in beverages (7.5% of DRI)

• 120 µg per portion if the package contains a single portion (15% of DRI)

Foods and beverages that contain the vitamin in at least the above amounts can be labeled as "Source of vitamin A". Permitted health claims applicable to such products include the following:

• "Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism"

• "Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal skin"

• "Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision"