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Iron

Iron (also known as Ferrous succinate, Ferrous citrate) is a mineral permitted for use in nutraceuticals and health supplements under India's FSSAI framework. Regulyze tracks its regulatory status, limits and label requirements across regulatory frameworks.

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Regulatory status

FrameworkStatusLimitSourceLast reviewed
India — FSSAI Permitted As specified / GMP 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.

Recommended Dietary Allowance (ICMR-NIN 2020)

GroupRDA
Adult man19 mg
Adult woman29 mg
Pregnant27 mg
Lactating23 mg
Child (1–3 yr)8 mg

Source: ICMR RDA 2020 Annexure IA. RDA is a reference dietary intake — distinct from the maximum permitted supplement limit.

About Iron

Iron is tracked in the Regulyze Ingredient Intelligence database as a mineral. 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 Iron permitted in nutraceuticals under FSSAI (India)?

Iron 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 Iron?

No single numeric limit is listed in the source for Iron; permitted use is at GMP or as specified. Confirm against the current regulation.

What product category does Iron belong to?

Iron is classified under: Minerals.

What is the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of Iron in India?

Per ICMR-NIN (2020), the RDA of Iron for adult man is 19 mg. RDA is a dietary reference intake and is distinct from the maximum permitted supplement limit.

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.