The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a significant regulatory decision asking brands not to put ORS (Oral Rehydration Salts) labelling on their products unless they comply with World Health Organisation (WHO) formula for ORS recommended for diaorhea. The directive was issued on 14th October and places stringent restrictions on the usage of the label by food business operators. Furthermore, the earlier order allowing the ORS with disclaimer has been revoked effective immediately.

A second notification was released on 15th October. It explained that prior rulings in 2022 and 2024 authorised the use of the term “ORS” on food labels, even with a prefix or suffix in the product name, provided that the following statement or caution was included: “The product is N

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