Regulation Challenges and Oversight Concerns

Despite the surge in Nutraceutical consumption, concerns arise regarding unsupervised intake leading to excess nutrients and potential health risks like cirrhosis or toxic calcium buildup. Government regulators aim to address these issues by considering stricter controls through the country's drug regulator, CDSCO, signaling a potential shift from the current classification of Nutraceuticals as food under FSSAI. Quality concerns were highlighted with surveys revealing misleading claims, unsafe products, and substandard labels, prompting the need for enhanced oversight and regulation in the booming Nutraceutical industry.