FSSAI Launches Licensing Portal for Ayurveda Aahara Products

Current Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a dedicated licensing and registration portal for Ayurveda Aahara products on the FoSCoS system in partnership with the Ministry of Ayush.

ABOUT Ayurveda Aahara

• Meaning: It refers to traditional Ayurvedic food products formulated as per ancient texts and principles.
• Purpose: These foods are designed for personalized nutrition (based on prakriti) and may support prescribed Ayurvedic treatments.
• Regulation: Companies can apply for licenses only if they use approved formulations and follow food safety norms.

New Regulation Features

• It includes a new Kind of Business (KoB) classification on FoSCoS for Ayurveda Aahara.
• The FSSAI released a list of 91 pre-approved traditional recipes (July 25, 2025).
• Products will carry QR codes for consumer information and complaint redressal.
• Collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush ensures authenticity and compliance.