Regulation 25

In these Regulations, “nutrient supplement” means any amino acid, mineral or vitamin which, when added either singly or in combination with food, improves or enriches the nutrient content of food.

The addition of a nutrient supplement other than a permitted nutrient supplement specified in the Seventh Schedule to any article of food for human consumption is prohibited.

Notwithstanding paragraph (2), nutrient supplements, other than a permitted nutrient supplement, may be added to special purpose food provided regulations 247, 248, 250, 250A, 251, 252, 253 and 254 are complied with.