Vitamin B6 Expert Working Group

This work forms part of an ongoing review of priority NRVs, overseen by the Steering Group comprising representatives from NHMRC, the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Aged Care, and the New Zealand Ministry of Health.

Members of the Vitamin B6 Expert Working Group were selected to ensure appropriate expertise in the specific nutrient, general nutrition and dietetics, nutrient deficiency and toxicity, statistics and modelling, systematic reviews, monitoring nutritional status and setting and implementing NRVs.

For further information see Committees advising on the review of Nutrient Reference Values.

Vitamin B6 Expert Working Group

Terms of Reference

The Vitamin B6 Expert Working Group will provide expert advice on the review and update of the Upper Level (UL) for Vitamin B6. This review forms part of NHMRC’s rolling review of priority Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) for Australia and New Zealand, overseen by a Steering Group comprising representatives from the NHMRC, Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and New Zealand Ministry of Health.

The Vitamin B6 Expert Working Group will:

1. Advise on the scope of the review of Vitamin B6 NRVs, with consideration given to:
   • the currency, accuracy and relevance of the existing Vitamin B6 NRVs
   • relevant international NRVs developed since the existing NRVs
   • local dietary patterns, supplement use, and adverse event reports
   • current evidence, and
   • any other information deemed relevant by NHMRC.
2. Advise on the application of the 2025 Methodological Framework for the Review of Nutrient Reference Values to the review.
3. Advise on the evaluation of evidence to inform revisions to the Vitamin B6 NRVs, ensuring compliance with the 2016 NHMRC Standards for Guidelines and international best practice.
4. Advise on updates to the Vitamin B6 NRV recommendations, including:
   • developing proposed Vitamin B6 NRV recommendations, focusing on the Upper Level (UL)
   • the implications of revised recommendations
   • key stakeholders to be included in consultation activities
   • addressing feedback received during consultation and expert review.

The Vitamin B6 Expert Working Group will report to the Steering Group.

Appointments to the Vitamin B6 Expert Working Group will conclude on 28 February 2027.

Members

Member information and disclosure of interests (declarations)

NHMRC asks all committee members to document their interests for consideration by a CEO delegate prior to being appointed to the committee. Members are asked to update their interests during the term of their appointment or as soon as practicable after becoming aware of the interest or that there has been a change in the nature or extent of the interest. Members are asked to consider perceived interests as well as actual interests. A summary of the interests declared by each member is provided within the declarations (below).