Need for stringent quality control in nutraceuticals mkt: Ayush

New Delhi: There is an urgent need for stringent regulations and quality control in the growing Nutraceuticals market in the country, a key Ministry of Ayush official said on Tuesday. Dr Srinivas Rao Chinta, Joint Advisor of Ministry of Ayush, asked for regulatory aspects to be advanced to increase efficiency and safety issues.

Licensing is a key factor that should not be overlapped in this emerging market, he said during the Assocham’s ‘10th Nutraceutical Summit’ in the national capital.

Nutraceuticals are the formulation of nutrients which helps in prevention and treatment of some diseases, in addition to a supplement diet.