Hyderabad paediatrician Sivaranjani Santosh celebrates the Food Safety and Standards Authority of Indias ban on misleading ORS labels, aligning products with World Health Organization standards for oral rehydration therapy.
- Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh, a dedicated Hyderabad-based paediatrician, expressed her joy in a video after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India banned sugary drinks labeled as ORS.
- The new regulation mandates that only products meeting the World Health Organization standards for oral rehydration therapy can use the term ORS, ensuring better health for children.
- Dr. Santoshs advocacy highlights the importance of accurate labeling, as the misuse of the ORS trademark by sugary beverages posed health risks to vulnerable populations, particularly children.
Why It Matters
This regulatory change is crucial as it addresses public health concerns related to misleading sugary drinks, reinforcing the importance of adhering to established health standards for childrens nutrition and hydration.