Fake ORS Drinks Banned: Hyderabad Doctor's 8-Year Fight Sparks Action By FSSAI

Fake ORS Drinks Banned After 8-Year Fight by Hyderabad Doctor In a landmark move, FSSAI has banned beverages falsely labeled as ORS, following years of advocacy by paediatrician Dr Sivaranjini Santhosh. Her efforts highlighted alarming cases where children suffered life-threatening dehydration after consuming drinks marketed as oral rehydration solutions but containing excess sugar and insufficient electrolytes. The regulator’s directive now ensures that only true ORS formulations can carry the label, protecting children’s health across India. Watch the full video to understand the risks of fake ORS drinks, how to identify trusted ORS packets, and the science behind proper salt, sugar, and water ratios.