Indian Ministry of Ayush

India Bans Ashwagandha Leaves in Supplements, Industry Responds

by Shari Barbanel | May 4, 2026

On April 16, India’s regulatory agency, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), banned products containing ashwagandha leaves, stating only ashwagandha roots and their extracts are permitted for use in health supplements, nutraceuticals and certain food products as per government regulations. “It has been brought to the notice of FSSAI that certain manufacturers of these products ...

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