Health Bulletin 19/ March/ 2024

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has raised concerns regarding the categorization of certain beverages, including Bournvita, as "health drinks." Noting the absence of a specific mention of 'health drink' in the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, NCPCR Chief Priyank Kanoongo has urged the Department of Consumer Affairs of all states and Union Territories to ensure that such beverages are not labeled or sold under the category of health drinks in stores.

Furthermore, Kanoongo has written to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, recommending directives to e-commerce companies to remove drinks and beverages from the health drinks category on their platforms. This action comes after NCPCR took notice of reports indicating that certain powdered drinks marketed as energy boosters, including Bournvita, contain high levels of sugar and potentially harmful ingredients for children's health.

13 MBBS students accuse Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar medical college pharmacology AP of sexual harassment

Based on the complaint by the students, a case has been registered by the police. Meanwhile, soon after the matter came to light, a demonstration was organized by women's group and the protest soon manifested as a massive Public Outrage outside the college premises. Protesters were seen holding placards denouncing the accused professor and demanding justice.

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The matter goes back to 2016 when the patient was admitted to the treating hospital with a case of term pregnancy, without any health complications and her vitals were stable.

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