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  • NGO wants nutraceuticals regulated like drugs over safety and pricing concerns

    NGO wants nutraceuticals regulated like drugs over safety and pricing concerns0

    Key Update  A Gujarat-based NGO has urged the government to bring nutraceuticals, including fortified foods and health supplements, under drug regulator oversight. It cited concerns over product quality, safety, and unregulated pricing and called for implementing the 2024 inter-ministerial committee recommendations. In its representation to Union Health Minister JP Nadda, the organisation “Right to Life”

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  • Are Your Health Supplements Safe? Know Before You Buy

    Are Your Health Supplements Safe? Know Before You Buy0

    You’ll find health supplements everywhere these days—whether it’s protein powders, vitamin tablets, herbal drinks, or probiotics. Stores, gyms, and online platforms sell them widely, often promising to boost immunity, improve strength, or support digestion. But are these products safe to consume? In India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) steps in to

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