On December 19, 2016, the European Food Safety Authority ("EFSA") published dietary reference values for thiamin (vitamin B1) as part of its review of scientific advice on nutrient intakes. Thiamin is a water-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in maintaining healthy nervous and cardiovascular systems. The Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies ("NDA") confirms a Population Reference Intake ("PRI") of 0.1 mg per megajoule of energy requirements for all population groups older than seven months.

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