FSSAI releases definitive list of Category A 'Ayurveda Aahara' products
FSSAI, in consultation with the Ministry of Ayush, released a definitive list of Category A Ayurveda Aahara products on 2 August 2025, drawn from classical Ayurvedic texts.
Summary
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in consultation with the Ministry of Ayush, released a definitive list of Ayurvedic food preparations under the category 'Ayurveda Aahara' on 2 August 2025. The list follows the Food Safety and Standards (Ayurveda Aahara) Regulations introduced in 2022, is issued under Note (1) of Schedule B of the regulations and draws on classical Ayurvedic texts listed in Schedule A. FSSAI has also set up a process for Food Business Operators to request inclusion of additional Category A products, supported by references from the Schedule A texts.
Key facts
- Date
- 2 Aug 2025
- Issued by
- FSSAI, with Ministry of Ayush
- Regulations
- FSS (Ayurveda Aahara) Regulations, 2022
- Legal basis
- Note (1) of Schedule B
- Source texts
- Classical Ayurvedic texts in Schedule A
- Additions
- FBOs can request inclusion with Schedule A references
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The definitive list of Category A 'Ayurveda Aahara' products released by FSSAI in August 2025 follows regulations introduced in which year?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 2022
The list follows the Food Safety and Standards (Ayurveda Aahara) Regulations introduced in 2022.