FSSAI Launches Licensing Framework
for Manufacturing of Ayurveda Aahara on FoSCoS Portal
FSSAI Launches
Licensing Window for Ayurveda Aahara Products on FoSCoS
The Food Safety and Standards
Authority of India (FSSAI), under the Health Ministry, has introduced a dedicated
licensing and registration facility on its FoSCoS portal
for Ayurveda Aahara products. The move formalises and streamlines
the traditional Ayurvedic food sector by aligning recipes from authoritative texts
with modern safety and quality standards.
FSSAI has published 91 approved formulations
to guide Food Business Operators, ensuring authenticity and compliance. Developed
in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush, the initiative supports industry growth,
strengthens Ayurveda-based dietary interventions, and reinforces the government’s
vision of integrating traditional knowledge with regulated food systems.
The
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under the Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare, has officially launched a dedicated licensing and registration
window for Ayurveda Aahara products on its Food Safety
Compliance System (FoSCoS) portal. This significant step
will enable manufacturers across India to seamlessly apply for licenses to produce
and market traditional Ayurvedic foods.
The
new 'Kind of Business' (KoB) framework for Ayurveda Aahara aims to formalise and streamline the sector, aligning
traditional recipes—as documented in authoritative Ayurveda texts—with contemporary
food safety and quality standards. This move is designed to boost the food and Ayurveda
industries by creating a regulated pathway for these products to reach the market.
This
regulation is rooted in the core Ayurvedic principle of personalized nutrition,
which tailors diet to an individual's specific constitution (prakriti). By standardizing
these traditional formulations, the FSSAI measure is expected to support the growth
of the food and Ayurveda industries. Furthermore, the availability of authentic
and regulated Ayurveda Aahara will serve as a critical
support for prescribed Ayurvedic treatment plans.
To
facilitate a smooth transition for the industry, FSSAI has already published a list
of 91 approved Ayurveda Aahara recipes via an order dated
25th July 2025. This provides Food Business Operators with a clear, pre-approved
reference for manufacturing products under this new category, ensuring both authenticity
and regulatory compliance.
This
initiative, developed in close collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush, reflects
the Government of India’s commitment to integrating the profound wisdom of Ayurveda
with modern food safety practices, thereby benefiting both industry stakeholders
and public health.
The
FoSCoS portal and the official order containing the list
of approved Ayurveda Aahara can be accessed via the following
links:
FoSCoS Portal: https://foscos.fssai.gov.in/
Ayurveda
Aahara Order and Approved List: https://fssai.gov.in/upload/advisories/2025/07/68835f872eaf4Order%20dated%2025-07-2025%20enclosing%20Ayurveda%20Aahara.pdf