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5.4 Ayurveda Aahar Regulation

In order to recognise India’s age-old principles of Ayurveda and the Aahara
prepared as per ancient texts, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has

formulated Food Safety and Standards (Ayurveda Aahara) Regulations, 2022 in consultation
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with the Ministry of Ayush and notified the regulations in the official gazette on 5 May,
2022.
According to the regulation,

a) Manufacturing and marketing of ‘Ayurveda Aahara’ products will now adhere

to strict Food Safety and Standards (Ayurveda Aahara) Regulations, 2022
rules and will be available in market only after licence/approval from FSSAI.
b) A special logo has been created for “Ayurveda Aahara” category, which will

enable easier identification and reinforce quality in Ayurveda food products.

c) The regulations define “Ayurveda Aahara” a food prepared in accordance with
the recipes or ingredients or processes as per method described in the
authoritative books of Ayurveda listed under ‘Schedule A’ of these regulations.

d) Food recipes and ingredients for promoting health, specific physiological

needs, and foods specified for consumption during or post specified diseases,
disorders referred as Pathya in Ayurved are covered under these regulations.
e) The labelling of ‘Ayurveda Aahara’ shall specify the intended purpose, the

target consumer group, recommended duration of use and other specific

requirements. Health claims and disease risk reduction claims for the different
categories of ‘Ayurveda Aahara’ and their approval process shall be in
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