Definitive list of Ayurveda Aahara Products
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: PIB
Context: The FSSAI, in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush, released a definitive list of Ayurveda Aahara products to standardize traditional Ayurvedic food formulations under modern food safety regulations.
About Definitive list of Ayurveda Aahara Products:
• What is Ayurveda Aahara? Ayurveda Aahara refers to food products formulated as per the dietary principles of Ayurveda, focusing on balance, seasonality, and the use of natural and therapeutic ingredients for holistic wellness.
• Ayurveda Aahara refers to food products formulated as per the dietary principles of Ayurveda, focusing on balance, seasonality, and the use of natural and therapeutic ingredients for holistic wellness.
• Launched by:
• Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) In collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush Under the Food Safety and Standards (Ayurveda Aahara) Regulations, 2022
• Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
• In collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush
• Under the Food Safety and Standards (Ayurveda Aahara) Regulations, 2022
• Objective:
• To mainstream traditional dietary knowledge rooted in Ayurveda. To offer clarity and regulatory support to Food Business Operators (FBOs). To enhance public trust and adoption of Ayurveda-based nutrition for preventive healthcare.
• To mainstream traditional dietary knowledge rooted in Ayurveda.
• To offer clarity and regulatory support to Food Business Operators (FBOs).
• To enhance public trust and adoption of Ayurveda-based nutrition for preventive healthcare.
• Key Features:
• Authenticity Through Textual Validation: The definitive list is based on recipes and methods sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts listed in Schedule A. Clarity for Food Businesses: Provides a credible regulatory guide for FBOs to manufacture Ayurveda Aahara products within a defined framework. Public Health Focus: Encourages use of time-tested dietary practices that support digestion, immunity, and long-term wellness. Structured Addition Mechanism: FBOs can request inclusion of new products with valid references from classical Ayurvedic scriptures. Guidance by National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA): The nodal agency curated and validated formulations to ensure scientific rigour and traditional fidelity.
• Authenticity Through Textual Validation: The definitive list is based on recipes and methods sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts listed in Schedule A.
• Clarity for Food Businesses: Provides a credible regulatory guide for FBOs to manufacture Ayurveda Aahara products within a defined framework.
• Public Health Focus: Encourages use of time-tested dietary practices that support digestion, immunity, and long-term wellness.
• Structured Addition Mechanism: FBOs can request inclusion of new products with valid references from classical Ayurvedic scriptures.
• Guidance by National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA): The nodal agency curated and validated formulations to ensure scientific rigour and traditional fidelity.
• Significance:
• Bridges Tradition and Regulation: Aligns India’s ancient food wisdom with modern food safety standards, enhancing public credibility. Empowers FBOs and Startups: Boosts the Ayurveda food sector by reducing regulatory ambiguity and facilitating product innovation. Promotes Preventive Healthcare: Supports balanced, sustainable living by reviving herbal and seasonal eating practices.
• Bridges Tradition and Regulation: Aligns India’s ancient food wisdom with modern food safety standards, enhancing public credibility.
• Empowers FBOs and Startups: Boosts the Ayurveda food sector by reducing regulatory ambiguity and facilitating product innovation.
• Promotes Preventive Healthcare: Supports balanced, sustainable living by reviving herbal and seasonal eating practices.