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Delhi High Court Halts ORS Ban, Permits Sale of Contested Rehydration Drinks
The Delhi High Court has temporarily halted a ban by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India on ORS branding, allowing JNTL Consumer Health to continue marketing its oral rehydration therapy products amid concerns over dehydration and diarrhea.
- The Delhi High Courts interim stay on the Food Safety and Standards Authority of Indias ban permits JNTL Consumer Health to market its ORS-branded drinks while addressing existing stock issues.
- The FSSAI issued an advisory on October 14, targeting misleading oral rehydration therapy products, which are critical for managing dehydration and diarrhea, especially in children.
- Oral rehydration therapy is endorsed by the World Health Organization as essential for treating dehydration, highlighting the importance of effective fluid replacement solutions in India.
Why It Matters
This decision underscores the ongoing debate over consumer health standards in India and the need for clear regulations on oral rehydration therapy products. It affects public health initiatives aimed at reducing dehydration and diarrhea-related illnesses, particularly among vulnerable populations like children.