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FSSAI: Order on usage of the term ors along with brand names

On 2nd Feb 2024, FSSAI published an order w.r.t to the usage of the term “ORS” along with brand names.

FBOs may use the word “ORS along with prefixes and suffixes. All such FBOs shall provide a prominent declaration on the front of Pack:”The product is NOT an ORS formula as recommended by WHO” or similar phrases.

Principle display(Sq.cm )   Font size(not less than) 
upto 100         1.5 mm
100-200   2 mm
above 200      3 mm

In addition to the above FBOs shall also comply with provision provisions of the FSS (Advertising and Claims Regulations as a disclaimer on the front of the pack “This is only a brand name or trademark or fancy name and does not represent its true nature”.

It will come into force from 01.04.2024.

Find the order here

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