The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has rolled out a dedicated licensing and registration system for Ayurveda Aahara products on its Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS). The move is expected to formalise and regulate India’s Ayurvedic food sector, which has long operated in a grey zone of traditional practice and modern consumer demand.
A key feature of the framework is the creation of a new “Kind of Business” category specifically for Ayurveda Aahara manufacturers. This allows companies to obtain licences directly aligned with Ayurvedic food products, marking the first time such a category has been formally recognised under FSSAI rules.
To ease compliance, the regulator has published a standardised list of 91 Ayurveda Aahara recipes, notified on July 25, 2025. These recipes have been drawn from authoritative Ayurvedic texts and adapted to meet present-day food safety requirements. Officials say the step will give manufacturers clarity and consistency, while ensuring consumers receive products that meet defined safety and quality standards.
The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush, reflecting the government’s push to integrate India’s traditional food heritage with contemporary regulations. Industry watchers believe this could help India position itself as a leading exporter of Ayurveda-based nutritional products.
Companies seeking licences can now apply online through FoSCoS. The application process involves selecting Ayurveda Aahara under the business category, filling in operational details, uploading documents, and paying the prescribed fee.
For businesses, this offers a transparent system that simplifies entry into the Ayurveda Aahara market. For consumers, it ensures regulated and authentic products. For policymakers, it signals a step toward building a global identity for Ayurveda underpinned by safety and compliance.
