FSSAI issues guidelines on Ashwagandha leaf use in food

FSSAI’s guidelines state that Ashwagandha leaves are not allowed in food products, whether in raw form or any other form. The food regulator pointed out that under its 2016 regulations, only Ashwagandha roots and their extracts are allowed, and that too within specified limits. The advisory comes after authorities noticed that some manufacturers were using its leaves in their formulations.