Doctors Welcome Ban on Fake ORS Drinks: ‘A Much-Needed Move’0

• A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety
• October 23, 2025

Overview Doctors across India have welcomed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) decision to ban the use of the term “ORS” on packaged beverages, calling it a long-overdue move to protect children’s health. For years, several flavoured drinks marketed as “ORS” or “hydration beverages” misled consumers and put young patients at risk.