RegulyzeVitamin A
Vitamin A (also known as Retinol all trans retinol, Retinyl acetate) is a vitamin 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.
Regulatory status
| Framework | Status | Limit | Source | Last 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)
| Group | RDA |
|---|---|
| Adult man | 1000 mcg |
| Adult woman | 840 mcg |
| Pregnant | 900 mcg |
| Lactating | 950 mcg |
| Child (1–3 yr) | 390 mcg |
Source: ICMR RDA 2020 Annexure IA. RDA is a reference dietary intake — distinct from the maximum permitted supplement limit.
About Vitamin A
Vitamin A is tracked in the Regulyze Ingredient Intelligence database as a vitamin. 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 Vitamin A permitted in nutraceuticals under FSSAI (India)?
Vitamin A 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 Vitamin A?
No single numeric limit is listed in the source for Vitamin A; permitted use is at GMP or as specified. Confirm against the current regulation.
What product category does Vitamin A belong to?
Vitamin A is classified under: Vitamins.
What is the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of Vitamin A in India?
Per ICMR-NIN (2020), the RDA of Vitamin A for adult man is 1000 mcg. 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.