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Jharkhand Cracks Down on Misleading ORS-Labeled Drinks 0

November 7, 2025

Key Update The Jharkhand food safety department has stepped up its inspection drive to curb the sale of fruit-based beverages falsely marketed as oral rehydration salt (ORS). These products mislead consumers who rely on ORS for treating diarrhoea and dehydration. Officials Inspect Shops Across Ranchi Food safety officials in Ranchi and other districts are actively

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

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.

Delhi High Court Halts FSSAI’s ORS Order, Grants Relief to JNTL 0

Key Update The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to JNTL Consumer Health (India) in its petition challenging the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) sudden revocation of approvals allowing the use of “ORS” with prefixes or suffixes in registered trademarks for electrolyte and beverage products. Justice Sachin Datta directed FSSAI not to

WHO: Industry Lobbying Blocks Governments from Tackling NCDs 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 19, 2025
Key Update The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that lobbying by tobacco, alcohol, and ultra-processed food companies is preventing governments from implementing critical health policies. The UN will dedicate a day next Thursday to addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cancer and heart disease, during its annual meeting in New York. WHO emphasised that
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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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Mothers Selling Breast Milk Online – Is It Safe for Babies?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 31, 2025
Key Development A growing number of women, especially in the US, are selling their extra breast milk online. Some reportedly earn up to ₹87,000 a month. Parents unable to breastfeed are turning to Facebook, WhatsApp groups, and informal platforms to buy this milk. Even bodybuilders are consuming it, believing it’s rich in nutrients. But is
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