NEW DELHI, 28 January 2026: SATCON 2026, billed as the world’s first conclave dedicated exclusively to vegetarian certification, concluded in the capital this week, positioning India at the centre of emerging global standards for verified, ethical, and traceable food systems.
Organised by Sattvik Certifications at Le Méridien, the one-day event convened more than 250 delegates spanning FMCG manufacturers, hospitality chains, educational institutions, certification bodies and policymakers. International participation from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the UAE, Qatar and South Korea underscored rising cross-border demand for trusted vegetarian and vegan compliance frameworks.
The agenda focused on three pillars—consciousness, connectivity and collaboration—with panel discussions addressing certification benchmarks, consumer transparency, food safety protocols and the expansion of vegetarian offerings in premium hospitality and exports. Industry executives said formal standards are increasingly critical as plant-based consumption moves from niche to mainstream and regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
Senior policymakers, including Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar and Union Minister of State Arjun Ram Meghwal, joined Members of Parliament and industry leaders to signal stronger alignment between regulators and private certification bodies. Delegates highlighted that structured labelling and audit-led verification could help reduce reputational risk for brands while supporting international market access.
Sattvik Certifications Chairman Vagish Pathak described vegetarian certification as “a global necessity rather than a specialty segment,” reflecting growing consumer expectations for purity, traceability and ethical sourcing. Founder Abhishek Biswas added that the platform aims to translate dialogue into enforceable compliance mechanisms and scalable industry adoption.
Leading food and FMCG players including Goldiee Masale, Nakoda Brand, SWAD, Bikanervala Foods and Blue Tribe Foods also participated, indicating broader commercial interest in standardised vegetarian supply chains.
Market observers view SATCON as a strategic step in formalising India’s role as a reference market for certified vegetarian and vegan foods, particularly as exports of processed and packaged foods accelerate. Organisers said follow-up initiatives and partnerships are planned to institutionalise certification practices and expand global acceptance.
The conclave marks an early move toward creating a unified ecosystem where policy, audit and branding converge to build long-term consumer trust.
