What Is ORS?

Why Is ORS Important?

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The Problem

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WHO’s Gold Standard

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What went wrong in the market?

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Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh’s fight

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From awareness to legal action

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FSSAI’s landmark decision

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A win for public health

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What Is ORS?

What Is ORS?

ORS stands for Oral Rehydration Solution—a mix of sugar, salts, sodium, and potassium used to treat dehydration, especially during diarrhoea.

ORS stands for Oral Rehydration Solution—a mix of sugar, salts, sodium, and potassium used to treat dehydration, especially during diarrhoea.

Why Is ORS Important?

Why Is ORS Important?

ORS can reduce the risk of death from diarrhoea by up to 93%. It’s a life-saving therapy recommended by WHO

ORS can reduce the risk of death from diarrhoea by up to 93%. It’s a life-saving therapy recommended by WHO

The Problem

The Problem

Many products labeled “ORS” in India didn’t meet WHO’s medical standards. They were sugary drinks masquerading as medical solutions

Many products labeled “ORS” in India didn’t meet WHO’s medical standards. They were sugary drinks masquerading as medical solutions

WHO’s Gold Standard

WHO’s Gold Standard

WHO’s ORS formula: – 2.6g Sodium Chloride – 1.5g Potassium Chloride – 2.9g Sodium Citrate – 13.5g Dextrose per litre Total osmolarity: 245 mOsm/L

WHO’s ORS formula: – 2.6g Sodium Chloride – 1.5g Potassium Chloride – 2.9g Sodium Citrate – 13.5g Dextrose per litre Total osmolarity: 245 mOsm/L

What went wrong in the market?

What went wrong in the market?

Many packaged drinks labeled as ORS didn’t follow WHO standards. Some had sugar levels as high as 120g/litre — dangerously misleading for consumers.

Many packaged drinks labeled as ORS didn’t follow WHO standards. Some had sugar levels as high as 120g/litre — dangerously misleading for consumers.

Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh’s fight

Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh’s fight

Since 2017, Hyderabad-based pediatrician Dr. Sivaranjani raised concerns about misleading ORS products and their health risks.

Since 2017, Hyderabad-based pediatrician Dr. Sivaranjani raised concerns about misleading ORS products and their health risks.

From awareness to legal action

From awareness to legal action

She used social media, wrote to FSSAI and the Health Ministry, and eventually filed a PIL to demand regulatory action.

She used social media, wrote to FSSAI and the Health Ministry, and eventually filed a PIL to demand regulatory action.

FSSAI’s landmark decision

FSSAI’s landmark decision

On October 15, 2025, FSSAI banned the use of the term “ORS” on drinks that don’t meet WHO standards.

On October 15, 2025, FSSAI banned the use of the term “ORS” on drinks that don’t meet WHO standards.

A win for public health

A win for public health

After 8 years of persistence, Dr. Sivaranjani’s campaign succeeded — ensuring safer choices and better awareness for millions.

After 8 years of persistence, Dr. Sivaranjani’s campaign succeeded — ensuring safer choices and better awareness for millions.

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