Health Canada approves PLT’s vitamin D ingredient health claim

PLT Health Solutions has received a license from the Natural Health Products (NHP) Directorate of Health Canada to market its Earthlight Whole Food Vitamin D to support immune health, bone health, and growth and development in healthy adults, children, and infants. Earthlight Whole Food Vitamin D is a powder made from mushrooms grown under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Good Agricultural and Good Handling Practices. In Canada, the approved claims include the following:

• Helps (to) maintain/support immune function
• Helps with immune function
• Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth
• Helps in the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus
• Calcium intake, when combined with sufficient vitamin D, a healthy diet and regular exercise may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis
• Helps to build strong bones and teeth
• Source of vitamin to support biological functions which play a key role in the maintenance of good health
• Source of vitamin, a factor in normal growth and development
• Supports good health
• Vitamin supplement

“We’re very pleased that Health Canada has recognized the scientifically validated purity, safety, and quality of Earthlight Whole Food Vitamin D,” said Barbara Davis, head of clinical and regulatory sciences for PLT, in a company press release. “We have seen similar positive responses to Earthlight in both the United States and Europe and expect to have U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food Additive Petition and European Union Novel Foods recognition soon.”