AYUSH Drug Regulation in India: Traditional Medicine Quality Standards and Regulatory Framework

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Executive Summary

AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) drug regulation in India is governed by Part XIV-A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 and administered by the Ministry of AYUSH. With an estimated market size of ₹85,000 crores (2024) growing at 15% CAGR, robust quality standards and regulatory oversight are essential for patient safety and global export credibility.

Key Statistics (2024-25):

  • AYUSH manufacturing licenses: 9,200+
  • Registered AYUSH drugs: 42,000+ formulations
  • AYUSH pharmacies/retail outlets: 500,000+
  • AYUSH exports: ₹7,500 crores (to 150+ countries)
  • Quality test failures: 8-10% (higher than allopathic drugs)
  • GMP-certified AYUSH facilities: 2,100+
  • Traditional knowledge digital library entries: 35,000+ formulations
  • Ministry of AYUSH budget: ₹3,500 crores (2024-25)

This comprehensive legal blog examines ASU&H manufacturing regulations, traditional knowledge protection, quality standards, export certification, integration with modern medicine, Ministry of AYUSH guidelines, enforcement challenges, and global harmonization efforts.

Table of Contents

  1. Legislative Framework: Part XIV-A and Ministry of AYUSH
  2. ASU&H Manufacturing License Requirements
  3. Traditional Knowledge Protection and Digital Library
  4. Quality Standards for AYUSH Medicines
  5. Export Certification and Global Market Access
  6. Integration with Modern Medicine Regulatory Framework
  7. Enforcement Challenges and Quality Concerns
  8. Future Directions and Global Harmonization

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