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Mislabelled ORS Drinks Continue to Pose Risk Despite FSSAI Ban 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 7, 2026
Key Update Nearly three months after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) banned the use of “ORS” for non-compliant beverages, fruit-based, these high-sugar ORS drinks continue to appear on shelves across Telangana and other states, both at medical stores and on quick-commerce platforms. These drinks, typically priced between Rs 30 and Rs
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Cardiologist Warns Against Soda, Urges Water for Healthier Meals 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- November 29, 2025
Key Update A recent video by U.S.-based cardiologist Dr Pradip Jamnadas has sparked fresh discussion about beverages that often accompany meals without much thought: Soda. Labelling it a “chemical cocktail” rather than a source of hydration, Dr Jamnadas urged viewers to rethink what they place alongside their plates. His warning aligns with growing global evidence
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GST Hike on Sugary Drinks Sparks Debate Over Sweets Exemption 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 9, 2025
Overview The GST Council, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has classified cold drinks, iced teas, energy beverages, and other sugary beverages under the 40% “sin goods” slab, effective September 22. The move aims to reduce sugar consumption, a major contributor to lifestyle diseases. Meanwhile, traditional Indian sweets like gulab jamun, rasgulla, kaju katli, and
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WHO Calls for 50% Tax Hike on Sugary Drinks, Alcohol, Tobacco by 2035 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 4, 2025
Overview The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging countries to raise taxes on harmful products such as sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco by at least 50% over the next decade. Launching its strongest push yet through the new “3 by 35” initiative, the WHO argued that higher prices would cut consumption of these products, which
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