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What is the FDA’s requirement for Vitamin C to make a label claim on bread?

The regulations on claiming adjusted vitamin values in products are below. Claims can be made that the product has “more”, “added”, “extra”, or “plus” as long as the product contains 10% or more of the DV per reference amount. They could also claim a “good source” of vitamin C if food contains at least 10% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) or Daily Reference Value (DRV) (both declared on the label as the “Daily Value” (DV)) or a “high” claim may be made when a food contains at least 20% of the DV. I hope this helps.
From the FDA’S website (11/2007)

1. What is a nutrient content claim? It is a claim on a food product that directly or by implication characterizes the level of a nutrient in the food (e.g., “low fat” or “high in oat bran”). Nutrient content claims are also known as “descriptors”.
2. What nutrient levels must be present in a food to use nutrient content “descriptors” on food labels? The nutrient levels needed to use nutrient content claims are shown in Appendices A and B.A Food Labeling Guide–Appendix B
   Food Labeling CFR References
   Relative (or Comparative) Claims

   “High”, “Rich In”, or “Excellent Source Of” Contains 20% or more of the Daily Value (DV) to describe protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, or potassium per reference amount. May be used on meals or main dishes to indicate that product contains a food that meets definition. May not be used for total carbohydrate.

   “Good Source of”, “Contains” or “Provides” 10%-19% of the DV per reference amount. These terms may be used on meals or main dishes to indicate that product contains a food that meets definition. May not be used for total carbohydrate.

   “More”, “Added”, “Extra”, or “Plus” 10% or more of the DV per reference amount. May only be used for vitamins, minerals, protein, dietary fiber, and potassium.

3. If a nutrient content claim is not included in FDA’s regulations, may it be used on a label? If a claim is provided for an FDA regulation, then it may be used in accordance with that regulation. A firm may also submit a notification for a claim based on an authoritative statement by a U.S. government scientific body under Section 403(r)(2)(G) of the FD&C Act. All other claims are prohibited.
4. Where are nutrient content claims specifically defined by the agency? In 21 CFR 101.13, Subpart D of part 101, and parts 105 and 107.
5. When may a “high” or a “good source” claim be made? A “good source” claim may be made when a food contains at least 10% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) or Daily Reference Value (DRV) (both declared on the label as the “Daily Value” (DV)). A “high” claim may be made when a food contains at least 20% of the DV.

Conditions For the Use of “Healthy”

BENEFICIAL NUTRIENTS Contains at least 10% of DV/RA for vitamins A, C, calcium, iron, protein, or fiber. Except raw fruits and vegs.; frozen or canned single ingredient fruits and vegs., except that ingredients whose addition does not change the nutrient profile of the fruit or veg. may be added; enriched cereal-grain products that conform to a standard of identity in 21 CFR 136, 137, or 139.

For the use of “healthy” in meals/main dish
Contains 10% DV/l.s. of 2 nutrients (vit. A, C, calcium, iron, protein, or fiber) for main dish, 3 nutrients for meal