FSSAI Mandates Only WHO-Approved Products to Use ‘ORS’ Label, Cracking Down on Counterfeit Rehydration Solutions

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:15pm on 17 Oct 2025,Friday Health & Wellness

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced stringent regulations requiring that only WHO-approved Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) products can legally use the term "ORS" on their labels. This move aims to standardize formulations and ensure public safety amid rising concerns over counterfeit and substandard rehydration solutions. Manufacturers must now obtain certification from the World Health Organization to market their products as ORS. The FSSAI's directive is part of a broader effort to regulate health supplements and medical foods, aligning with global standards to protect consumer health.   

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