FSSAI warns States as mislabelled ‘ORS’ fruit and energy drinks continue to be sold

FSSAI orders nationwide removal of drinks marketed as ORS, new orders issued Published on :

Fresh orders on misleading ORS labels issued by FSSAI, nationwide removal of drinks marketed as ORS (Representation Image)

Hyderabad: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a fresh order directing all States and Union Territories to immediately remove fruit-based beverages, ready-to-serve drinks, electrolyte or energy drinks and similar products marketed with the term ‘ORS' from retail shelves and online platforms.

The directive follows multiple reports that such products continue to be sold despite earlier orders issued on October 14 and 15.

Why FSSAI restricted the use of the term ‘ORS’

In its October orders, FSSAI withdrew permissions allowing food and beverage