1Domain Expert (Ay), Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy, Ministry of Ayush, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Corresponding Author: Dr. Yashika Singh, Domain Expert (Ay), Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy, Ministry of Ayush, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Email Id: yashika3006@gmail.com
Title: Āyurveda Āhāra Regulations: Integrating Traditional Āyurvedic Dietary Principles with Modern Food Safety Frameworks
Traditional dietary systems have gained renewed attention in global health discourse due to increasing inclination towards preventive healthcare and functional foods. Āyurveda emphasizes Āhāra (diet) as a central determinant of health and disease prevention. Recognizing the growing market for herbal and functional foods derived from Āyurvedic principles, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) introduced the Food Safety and Standards (Āyurveda Āhāra) Regulations, 2022. These regulations aim to establish a formal framework for the production, labelling, safety evaluation, and commercialization of Āyurvedic food products.
This review critically examines the conceptual foundations of Āyurveda Āhāra, evaluates the regulatory framework introduced by FSSAI, and explores its implications for the nutraceutical industry, public health, and global food markets. The article synthesizes evidence from regulatory documents, academic literature, and nutraceutical research to identify opportunities and challenges associated with implementing Āyurveda-based food regulations. Major challenges include scientific validation of traditional claims, regulatory overlaps between food and medicine, standardization of traditional formulations, and industry compliance barriers.
Despite these challenges, Āyurveda Āhāra regulations represent a significant step toward integrating traditional knowledge systems with contemporary food governance. The study concludes that interdisciplinary research combining Āyurveda, nutritional science, and regulatory policy is necessary to ensure the successful implementation and global acceptance of Āyurvedic dietary products.
Keywords: Āyurveda Āhāra, FSSAI regulation, nutraceuticals, functional foods, traditional medicine, regulatory policy
How to cite this article: Singh Y. Āyurveda Āhāra Regulations: Integrating Traditional Āyurvedic Dietary Principles with Modern Food Safety Frameworks. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(16s): 430-441. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.16s.45
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