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Doctor Resigns Over Pharma Legal Threats
15 Apr
Summary
- Doctor resigned after facing legal threats from companies.
- FSSAI banned misleading 'ORS' labels on sugary drinks.
- Paediatrician cited lack of organizational support for her stance.
A city-based paediatrician, Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh, has resigned from the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP). This decision follows her raising concerns about sugar-rich drinks being marketed as oral rehydration solutions (ORS). Dr. Santosh cited a lack of support from the organization after receiving legal notices from pharmaceutical companies.
Her opposition contributed to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) banning the use of the 'ORS' label on beverages in October last year. The regulator determined such branding to be misleading, as many products contained excessive sugar. Despite rebranding efforts, Dr. Santosh remained critical, stating her resignation was due to the IAP's failure to condemn the legal notice.
