Chromium picolinate
Chromium picolinate/nicotinate
Chromium picolinate (Chromium picolinate/nicotinate) is a nutraceutical permitted for use in nutraceuticals and health supplements under India's FSSAI framework, with a permitted limit of 200-400 mcg/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 | 200-400 mcg/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 Chromium picolinate
Chromium picolinate is tracked in the Regulyze Ingredient Intelligence database as a nutraceutical (Chromium picolinate/nicotinate). 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 Chromium picolinate permitted in nutraceuticals under FSSAI (India)?
Chromium picolinate (Chromium picolinate/nicotinate) (listed in the regulation as “Chromium picolinate/nicotinate”) 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 Chromium picolinate?
The permitted level recorded for Chromium picolinate is 200-400 mcg/day max. Limits can vary by product type and market — confirm against the current regulation.
What product category does Chromium picolinate belong to?
Chromium picolinate is classified under: Nutraceuticals, Botanicals.
What is the botanical (scientific) name of Chromium picolinate?
Chromium picolinate corresponds to Chromium picolinate/nicotinate.
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.
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