FSSAI Launches Dedicated Licensing Window for Ayurveda Aahara Products on FoSCoS Portal.

In September 2025, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, officially launched a dedicated licensing and registration system for Ayurveda Aahara products on its Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) portal. The move aims to regulate, standardize, and promote Ayurvedic foods across India while aligning traditional practices with modern safety standards.

      - The initiative introduces a ‘Kind of Business’ (KoB) framework, allowing Ayurveda Aahara manufacturers to seamlessly apply for licenses and registrations through the FoSCoS portal, thereby streamlining entry into the regulated food market.

      - The regulation formalizes traditional Ayurvedic recipes documented in authoritative texts, ensuring authenticity while adhering to food safety and quality standards to promote consumer trust and industry growth.

Main Point :-   (i) Rooted in Ayurveda’s principle of personalized nutrition (prakriti-based diet), this initiative enhances the role of Ayurveda Aahara as a supportive component in prescribed Ayurvedic treatment plans.

      (ii) To ensure smooth adoption, FSSAI published a list of 91 approved Ayurveda Aahara recipes on 25th July 2025, giving Food Business Operators a ready reference for product development under this category.

(iii) Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Ayush, the measure reflects the Government of India’s commitment to merging traditional wisdom with modern safety practices, strengthening both public health and the Ayurveda food sector.