RegulyzeGreen Tea Catechins (EGCG)
Camellia sinensis
Green Tea Catechins (EGCG), Camellia sinensis, is a nutraceutical permitted for use in nutraceuticals and health supplements under India's FSSAI framework, with a permitted limit of 0.7 g/day max. Regulyze tracks its regulatory status, limits and label requirements across regulatory frameworks.
Regulatory status
| Framework | Status | Limit | Source | Last reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India — FSSAI | Permitted | 0.7 g/day max | FSS (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals…) Regulations 2022 | 2026-06-20 |
Coverage for the USA (FDA), EU (EFSA), UK, GCC and ASEAN is being added — this page updates automatically as frameworks are assessed.
About Green Tea Catechins (EGCG)
Green Tea Catechins (EGCG) is tracked in the Regulyze Ingredient Intelligence database as a nutraceutical (Camellia sinensis). The regulatory details on this page are generated from Regulyze's structured regulatory dataset and are reviewed against the cited source.
Frequently asked questions
Is Green Tea Catechins (EGCG) permitted in nutraceuticals under FSSAI (India)?
Green Tea Catechins (EGCG) (Camellia sinensis) (listed in the regulation as “Camellia sinensis tea catechins (EGCG/epicatechin/catechin gallates)”) is currently permitted for use in health supplements and nutraceuticals under India's FSSAI framework, per FSS (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals…) Regulations 2022. Always verify against the current official regulation for your product and market.
What is the permitted dosage of Green Tea Catechins (EGCG)?
The permitted level recorded for Green Tea Catechins (EGCG) is 0.7 g/day max. Limits can vary by product type and market — confirm against the current regulation.
What product category does Green Tea Catechins (EGCG) belong to?
Green Tea Catechins (EGCG) is classified under: Nutraceuticals, Botanicals.
What is the botanical (scientific) name of Green Tea Catechins (EGCG)?
Green Tea Catechins (EGCG) corresponds to Camellia sinensis.
Source: FSS (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals…) Regulations 2022 · Last reviewed: 2026-06-20 · Data version: db-2026-06-20. Indicative only — verify against the current official regulation before use.