A huge number of europeans come to India seeking ayurveda treatments and remedies. But you might find it strange that European Union have placed almost insurmountable hurdles for Ayurvedic medicines export.
Exporters have been strapped by a European Union (EU) stipulation that requires 30 years safe usage data. This effectively prevents the entry of new players from India who also face the possibility of being blacklisted for the presence of heavy metals in their medicines.
The absence of an official system that certifies or guarantees the quality of the export consignment has also curtailed exports of herbal medicines.
Ayurvedic products to be marketed in EU countries require data on safe usage for 30 years, including 15 years of documented safe usage in an EU country, While many ayurvedic drugs have been in use in the country for decades, exporters have found it difficult to get data on safe usage for 15 years from any EU member country. [EU stipulation a hurdle for herbal exports]
Our Ayurveda remedies were being used for centuries, but it’s a shame that our exporters are facing this dilemma. Government of India should take this up with EU and try to ease the path for the exporters.
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