News: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in consultation with the Ministry of Ayush, have released a definitive list of Ayurvedic food preparations under the category of “Ayurveda Aahara.”
About Ayurveda Aahara
- Ayurveda Aahara refers to food products developed in line with the holistic dietary principles of Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest systems of health and wellness.
- Need: With rising public interest in preventive health and sustainable living, Ayurveda Aahara is increasingly recognised as a trusted nutritional choice that harmonises tradition with modern dietary habits.
- Released by: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in consultation with the Ministry of Ayush
- Aim: This initiative aims to assist Food Business Operators (FBOs) by providing a clear and credible reference for the manufacture of Ayurveda Aahara products.
- Significance
- It brings India’s time-honoured food wisdom into the mainstream, following the introduction of the Food Safety and Standards (Ayurveda Aahara) Regulations in 2022.
- These regulations recognise foods based on recipes, ingredients, and processes from authoritative Ayurvedic texts.
- The definitive list of Ayurveda Aahara products marks a pivotal step in aligning India’s traditional knowledge systems with modern regulatory frameworks.
- Authenticity: The list is issued under Note (1) of Schedule B of the regulations, drawing directly from classical Ayurvedic texts listed in Schedule A, ensuring the authenticity and traditional basis of these food formulations.
- The new list brings unprecedented clarity and confidence to consumers and businesses
- It brings India’s time-honoured food wisdom into the mainstream, following the introduction of the Food Safety and Standards (Ayurveda Aahara) Regulations in 2022.
