Labelling, presentation and advertising
Article 7
1. The labelling, presentation and advertising of foods to which vitamins and minerals have been added shall not include any mention stating or implying that a balanced and varied diet cannot provide appropriate quantities of nutrients. Where appropriate, a derogation concerning a specific nutrient may be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 14(2). 2. The labelling, presentation and advertising of foods to which vitamins and minerals have been added shall not mislead or deceive the consumer as to the nutritional merit of a food that may result from the addition of these nutrients. 3. Nutrition labelling of products to which vitamins and minerals have been added and which are covered by this Regulation shall be compulsory. The information to be provided shall consist of that specified in Article 4(1), Group 2 of Directive 90/496/EEC and of the total amounts present of the vitamins and minerals when added to the food. 4. The labelling of products to which vitamins and minerals have been added may bear a statement indicating such addition under the conditions laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. 5. This Article shall apply without prejudice to other provisions of food law applicable to specified categories of foods. 6. Rules for implementing this Article may be specified in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 14(2).