Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
08 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
India’s rising export champion faces a critical credibility testIndia's seafood exports are soaring, reaching record highs and aiming for $30 billion within five years. Despite overcoming US tariffs and ...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Competition between direct selling industry, e-comm platforms intensifying: ReportIndia's direct selling sector is facing tough competition from online platforms. Consumers now expect faster delivery and convenience, simi...
19 May, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
FSSAI directs food manufacturers to use only Ashwagandha roots, extracts; not leavesFood safety regulator FSSAI has issued a directive to all food businesses. Only Ashwagandha roots and their extracts are permitted for use....
21 Apr, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Drug regulator oversight sought for nutraceuticals; NGO flags quality, pricing concernsA Gujarat NGO is pushing the government to regulate nutraceuticals like medicines. They cite concerns about product quality and unregulated...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Tap untapped potential of spices sector: Chirag Paswan at PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry conclaveIndia's spices sector holds vast untapped potential. Minister Chirag Paswan urged a shift to value-driven growth, emphasizing innovation an...
17 Apr, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Chirag Paswan says India working with global bodies on nutraceutical regulationsIndia is actively working with international regulatory bodies, including Codex Alimentarius Commission, to develop essential regulations f...
17 Mar, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Nutraceuticals may get cheaper as panel looks to regulate pricesThe Indian government is contemplating bringing nutraceuticals under price control to enhance affordability for consumers. Currently regula...
12 Jul, 2024, 12.41 AM IST
Govt panel to review if nutraceuticals should be brought under CDSCONutraceuticals are products derived from food sources that are believed to provide extra health benefits besides the basic nutritional valu...
18 Feb, 2024, 02.39 PM IST
Working to strengthen regulatory system for health supplement, nutraceutical sector: FSSAIFSSAI is gearing itself to strengthen the regulatory ecosystem through cross-border collaboration and learning from international best prac...
29 Jul, 2018, 04.16 PM IST
New regulations for health supplements bring clarity: IDSAIt will now start granting licences and approve products based on the new standards.
28 Nov, 2016, 01.29 PM IST
Notification on manufacturing norms aimed to bring relief to nutraceutical companies: Pawan Agarwal, CEO, NSSAI"The intent of this notification was to give relief to those companies who were in the market before 2011 and who were facing problems with...
04 Apr, 2016, 11.38 AM IST
Nutraceuticals, food supplements no longer to be considered proprietary foods by FSSAIThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has amended regulations to fix loopholes in the definition of proprietary food.
27 Jan, 2016, 02.02 AM IST
Indian nutraceuticals market may touch $6.1 billion by 2020: StudyDue to rising awareness about health, fitness and changing lifestyle, India's nutraceuticals market is likely to touch $6.1 billion by 2020.
17 Aug, 2015, 03.26 PM IST
Nutraceuticals industry in India to touch $6.1 billion by FY20The Indian nutraceuticals market is divided into functional food and beverages (68 per cent) and dietary supplements (32 per cent).
01 Feb, 2015, 12.10 PM IST
Certification haze hits nutraceutical exportersEarlier, the export certificates were granted by various local authorities under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act.
20 Jan, 2014, 10.38 AM IST
Eight sub-panels under FSSAI to formulate regulationsThe central government is set to formulate the regulations for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Act soon.
17 Mar, 2013, 03.24 PM IST