Ayurveda Aahara List Released by FSSAI and Ministry of Ayush
Why in the news
FSSAI and the Ministry of Ayush jointly published a list of food products under Ayurveda Aahara, bringing traditional knowledge under modern food-safety rules.
Key facts
- Ayurveda Aahara: foods made on Ayurvedic principles such as balance, seasonal fit, natural ingredients and therapeutic herbs.
- Purpose: promote preventive health and sustainable living.
Significance
- Clear rules open room for innovation in the nutraceutical and health-food market.
- Positions India as a source of time-tested wellness traditions within a regulated setup.
Exam angle
- Regulator: FSSAI; partner: Ministry of Ayush; regulations: 2022.