Ayush Ministry Allows Dual Manufacturing of ASU and FSSAI-Licensed Food Products
In a recent development, the Ministry of Ayush has provided clarity regarding the manufacturing of food products licensed under the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) alongside Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani (ASU) products. This clarification responds to inquiries from companies seeking approval to produce both Ayush and FSSAI-regulated products within the same manufacturing facilities.The Ministry, in an office memorandum, emphasized that there is no explicit prohibition against using a combined setup for manufacturing ASU and FSSAI-licensed products as per the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and its associated rules. Furthermore, the FSSAI, which operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), has not issued any directives restricting the manufacturing of FSSAI-regulated food products in premises where Ayush products are being produced.However, to ensure the safety and…