Overview
What is Ayush License ?
AYUSH stands for Ayurvedic, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. These are all ancient forms of medicine and treatments which have been quite popular in India since decades. Prior to 2014, these products and treatments were in extensive use but remained completely unregulated. However, since the establishment of a dedicated AYUSH Ministry under the Central and State governments, in the year 2014, AYUSH businesses have received a robust regulatory framework for manufacturing, sale, marketing, and export of products within and outside India.
AYUSH licenses are a significant part of this regulatory framework, whereby the Government prohibits unlicensed AYUSH businesses from operating in India. The AYUSH license is granted by the AYUSH Ministry of the state government, under the jurisdiction of which the AYUSH business operates. The license must be obtained by all businesses dealing in Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha, herbal, and homeopathy, drugs / cosmetics, and other related treatments. As far as the application for the grant of license is concerned, the provisions for the same are mentioned in the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.
The license is issued by the State AYUSH Department / State Drug Control Authority, under the supervision of the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.