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.
- Launched by:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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.
