India’s nutraceutical market leans into regulated wellness formats

An FSSAI-linked expert outlines growing demand for nutraceutical and herbaceutical products, spanning traditional herbal ingredients and supplement formats such as melatonin, L-theanine and turmeric extracts.

— Source publishedMon, 21 Sept, 2026, 06:18 IST·First seen Mon, 21 Sept, 2026, 06:28 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Nutraceuticals · An FSSAI-linked regulatory expert explains India’s nutraceutical and herbaceutical market, covering traditional herbal ingredients, supplement

Key facts

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Why this matters

Expand wellness assortments with clearly compliant nutraceutical and herbaceutical products, using trusted ingredients and transparent labeling to capture rising demand.

What to watch

  • FSSAI notifications on nutraceutical ingredient approvals, permissible claims, labeling rules, dosage limits and enforcement actions.
  • Growth in sales and search demand for melatonin, L-theanine, turmeric/curcumin, probiotics, magnesium and adaptogenic herbs.
  • Retailer shifts toward requiring certificates of analysis, third-party testing, GMP credentials or indemnities from suppliers.
  • Advertising Standards Council of India actions against wellness or supplement claims.
  • Expansion of pharmacy, modern trade and quick-commerce wellness assortments, including private-label launches.