The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified the Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Amendment Regulations, 2026, making it mandatory for all approved vegan food products to carry a prescribed ‘vegan’ logo on their packaging from July 1, 2027.
In a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), the food regulator said, "FSSAI has notified the Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Amendment Regulations, 2026. Effective from 1st July, 2027, all approved vegan food packages must carry the specified 'vegan' logo to ensure standard compliance & consumer trust."
On May 25, 2026, the amendment was published in the Gazette of India to improve how well people follow vegan food guidelines and to help build trust in these products. This way, shoppers can feel better about what they purchase.
For standardisation, the new rule requires all vegan foods to have a green vegan logo featuring a leaf. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India provided specific instructions about the logo’s size, colour, and placement to maintain consistency across packaging.
Before finalising the amendment, the food regulator asked for feedback from stakeholders for 60 days following a draft notification in December 2022. After reviewing the suggestions and objections received, FSSAI finalised the amendments to the Vegan Foods Regulations, 2022.
The regulator said the mandatory logo will help consumers easily identify genuine vegan products and improve transparency in food labelling. The notification has been signed by FSSAI Chief Executive Officer Rajit Punhani.
Move aimed at strengthening food labelling standards The latest amendment comes amid FSSAI’s continued efforts to strengthen food safety and labelling standards. Recently, the regulator also issued an advisory clarifying the permitted use of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in food products, news agency ANI reported. FSSAI clarifies rules on Ashwagandha use in foods According to the advisory, only Ashwagandha roots and their extracts are allowed for use in health supplements, nutraceuticals, food for special dietary use, and food for special medical purposes under the Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2016. The regulator clarified that the use of Ashwagandha leaves, whether in crude form, extracts, or any other form, is not permitted under the existing regulations. FSSAI noted that some manufacturers were using Ashwagandha leaves and their extracts in products despite the restrictions and reiterated that such usage is not allowed under the prescribed standards.
1) What is the new FSSAI rule for vegan food products?
The FSSAI implemented a new rule for vegan products starting July 1, 2027. All approved vegan foods must show a specific 'vegan' logo on their packages.
2) What does the official vegan logo look like?
This logo is green and says 'vegan' with a leaf symbol. It also set rules about the size, colour, and where to put the logo on the packaging to keep everything consistent.
3) Why has FSSAI introduced a mandatory vegan logo?
The mandatory logo aims to help consumers easily identify genuine vegan products, improve transparency in food labelling, strengthen compliance with vegan food standards, and enhance consumer trust.
4) What did FSSAI recently clarify regarding Ashwagandha in food products?
FSSAI said only Ashwagandha roots and extracts can be used in health supplements and certain foods. They don't allow leaves or leaf extracts, so, companies can only include the roots and root extracts in their products, following the rules set by FSSAI.
