India’s first-ever Vegetarian Certification Conclave, SATCON 2026, concluded successfully at Le Méridien, New Delhi, signalling growing policy and industry momentum behind certified vegetarian and vegan food systems. Organised by Sattvik Certifications, the one-day conclave brought together over 250 delegates from FMCG, hospitality, education, certification bodies, and government.
Participants from seven countries — Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, UAE, Qatar, and South Korea — highlighted rising global demand for verified vegetarian standards. Discussions centred on strengthening certification frameworks, enhancing consumer trust, and aligning ethical food practices with global benchmarks, under the themes Consciousness, Connect, and Collaboration.
The conclave featured focused panel discussions on standardisation of vegetarian certification, expansion of certified offerings in luxury hospitality, ethical leadership, and compliance-driven food transparency. Structured networking sessions facilitated cross-sector collaboration between industry leaders and policymakers.
SATCON 2026 was attended by prominent dignitaries including Shri Santosh Gangwar, Governor of Jharkhand; Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge); Shri B. L. Verma, Member of Parliament; Ms. Bansuri Swaraj, Member of Parliament, New Delhi; and Shri Vagish Pathak, MLC and Chairman, Sattvik Certifications.
Speaking at the conclave, Bansuri Swaraj said, “Platforms like SATCON strengthen transparency and accountability in food systems. Collaboration between policymakers and industry is essential to building lasting consumer trust.”
Vagish Pathak, Chairman, Sattvik Certifications, noted that vegetarian certification is transitioning from a niche concept to a global requirement, while Abhishek Biswas, Founder, Sattvik Certifications, said the conclave helped align intent with action to advance purity, safety, and trust in food systems.
Addressing the gathering, Governor Santosh Gangwar highlighted the role of such forums in bridging gaps between consumers, regulators, and industry, while Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal emphasised the importance of policy–certification alignment for effective food law implementation. Shri B. L. Verma underscored consumer trust as the foundation of a strong food economy.
The conclave also saw strong participation from leading food brands and industry leaders, including representatives from Goldiee Masale, K.B. Products (Nakoda), Vimal Agro Products (SWAD), Bikanervala Foods, Tirupati Food, Tanshu Australia, Sapphire Blue, and Blue Tribe Foods, contributing to sector-wide dialogue on certification-led growth.
As the world’s first conclave dedicated exclusively to vegetarian certification, SATCON 2026 marked a significant step towards building a transparent, ethical, and globally aligned vegetarian food ecosystem. Sattvik Certifications announced plans to build on this momentum through continued collaborations and initiatives under its philosophy #SattvikHaiToShuddhHai.
