RegulyzeSpirulina
Arthrospira platensis · Whole thallus
Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is a nutraceutical permitted for use in nutraceuticals and health supplements under India's FSSAI framework, with a permitted limit of 500-3000 mg/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 | 500-3000 mg/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 Spirulina
Spirulina is tracked in the Regulyze Ingredient Intelligence database as a nutraceutical (Arthrospira platensis). 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 Spirulina permitted in nutraceuticals under FSSAI (India)?
Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) (listed in the regulation as “Spirulina (Spirulina platensis/Arthrospira platensis)”) 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 Spirulina?
The permitted level recorded for Spirulina is 500-3000 mg/day max. Limits can vary by product type and market — confirm against the current regulation.
What product category does Spirulina belong to?
Spirulina is classified under: Nutraceuticals, Botanicals.
What is the botanical (scientific) name of Spirulina?
Spirulina corresponds to Arthrospira platensis, with the whole thallus used in nutraceutical preparations.
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.