Policy paper

Department recommends product label messages on vitamin D supplements for at risk groups

The department has produced some voluntary statements to apply to vitamin D supplements for at risk groups.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 8 February 2013

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

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letter from Dr Alison Tedstone

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The department has produced some voluntary statements to apply to vitamin D supplements for at risk groups. The statements have been agreed by the food supplements industry.

A significant proportion of the UK population have low vitamin D status, which increases their risk of vitamin D deficiency. This is a particular concern for pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, the elderly and people who have low or no exposure to the sun.

Published 8 February 2013