Vitamin B6: authorised health claims in Great Britain

Short answer. There are 10 authorised health claims for Vitamin B6 on the Great Britain nutrition and health claims register (published 19 May 2026). Each can be used only if your product meets its conditions of use, and in its authorised wording or wording with the same meaning.

The authorised claims, word for word

Authorised claim	Conditions of use
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal cysteine synthesis	The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source of vitamin B6 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism	The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source of vitamin B6 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system	The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source of vitamin B6 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism	The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source of vitamin B6 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism	The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source of vitamin B6 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function	The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source of vitamin B6 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal red blood cell formation	The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source of vitamin B6 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal function of the immune system	The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source of vitamin B6 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue	The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source of vitamin B6 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity	The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source of vitamin B6 as referred to in the claim SOURCE OF [NAME OF VITAMIN/S] AND/OR [NAME OF MINERAL/S] as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.

The claims and conditions are copied from the register. Where the register contradicts itself and the correct reading is shown instead, our note beside the row says so. Check the register itself before you rely on a claim: it is updated from time to time.

Source

Great Britain nutrition and health claims (NHC) register, Department of Health and Social Care, published 19 May 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Not legal advice. Last updated: 1 November 2026.