After adulterated cheese and milk in Maharashtra, the FDA is now focusing on supplementsFood and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Munde stated that investigations into nutraceuticals have revealed several concerning findingsMany products lack the ingredients they claim.
Published: October 3, 2026, 11:37 AM IST
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After adulterated cheese and spoiled milk, Maharashtra is now preparing to crack down on another topicThis time, nutraceuticals, or supplements sold under the guise of health benefits, are the targetsThe Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is preparing to issue an order against them soonIAS and FDA Commissioner Tukaram Munde himself has hinted at thisHe says that the findings of nutraceuticals so far are worryingThe matter will not be limited to the information on the packaging; the contents of the product will also be investigatedHow it is being sold and how it is being used without a doctor’s advice will also be monitoredThis means that in the coming days, the FDA may also tighten its scrutiny on supplement stores and companies.
According to the Indian Express report, Tukaram Munde said that such products are used without a prescriptionSometimes, the packaging claims a specific ingredient, but testing reveals that the ingredient isn’t presentFurthermore, some product claims may be misleadingAccording to Munde, the new order will cover everything from ingredients to usage and salesThis move is not suddenThe FDA previously issued an order regarding school mealsThis was followed by an order regarding children’s food productsNow, it’s the turn of nutraceuticalsMunde says that children and young people’s eating habits are formed at an early ageTherefore, the FDA is focusing on different areas based on age.
When asked whether the FDA would only examine labels for nutraceuticals, or whether the ingredients within the product would also be examined, Tukaram Munde stated clearly that the scope would be much broaderAccording to him, the order would cover the ingredients, how they are consumed, whether a doctor’s prescription is necessary, and how the product is being sold.
Supplement market is growing rapidly
The dietary supplement market in India is also growing rapidlyAccording to market research firm IMARC, India’s dietary supplement market was worth approximately ₹20,146 crore in 2025It is projected to grow to approximately ₹57,262 crore by 2034Increasing scrutiny of this market could impact a significant number of companies and consumersMunde says that discrepancies between ingredients and claims in over-the-counter products are a concern for consumers.
After children, now the focus is on youth
The FDA’s recent actions are being seen as a step forwardThe infant food order covers children up to two years of ageThe ban on high-fat, high-salt, and high-sugar foods in schools and within 50 meters of schools targets children between the ages of 2 and 18Now, nutraceuticals will be a further focus on younger populationsMunde said the goal is to clarify the situation for the public and food businesses, and to provide clarity to authorities on how to proceed.
