Synopsis : The FSSAI is set to make a final decision on the controversial ban of beverages using the term ‘ORS’ in their branding by 31 October, following clarifications issued by the Delhi High Court. The FSSAI’s 15 October order categorically barred the use of “ORS” in any food or beverage label, permitting the term only for genuine WHO-formula products.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is set to make a final decision on the controversial ban of beverages using the term ‘ORS’ in their branding by 31 October, following clarifications issued by the Delhi High Court on the scope of its earlier interim order.

“At this stage, learned counsel for the respondent FSSAI, who appears on advance notice, submits that the exercise as contemplated in terms of the aforesaid c

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