Copper is declared on US Supplement Facts panels in mg. Its Daily Value for adults and children 4 years and older is 0.9 mg.

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Also known as
copper gluconate, cupric oxide
Typical label unit
mg

Reference values by market

Market Reference value Source Status
United States — Daily Value 0.9 mg 21 CFR 101.9
21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv) — RDI table, adults and children ≥ 4 years (eCFR up to date as of 10/01/2026)
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United Kingdom — NRV 1 mg Retained Reg. 1169/2011
Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex XIII, Part A, point 1
Verified
European Union — NRV 1 mg Reg. (EU) 1169/2011, consolidated 01.04.2025 (amended by M1 1155/2013, M2 78/2014, M3 2015/2283, M4 2024/2512 — none amend Annex XIII)
Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 Annex XIII Part A point 1 (verified 2026-10-04)
Verified

Forms found in supplements

  • Cupric oxide
  • Cupric sulfate
  • Copper amino acid chelates
  • Copper gluconate

Source: NIH ODS fact sheet (updated 2022-10-18)

On a Supplement Facts label, the source form can be shown in parentheses after the nutrient name, for example “(as …)”. In the generator, use the Source / form field. (21 CFR 101.36 (d))

This page describes how the ingredient is labeled. It does not make or support any health claim.

Sources

  1. Copper — Health Professional Fact Sheet — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (NIH ODS fact sheet (updated 2022-10-18))