India’s protein sector is beset with misleading labels and there is also a worrying level toxin and heavy metal contamination, according to a new study, with calls being made for tighter regulatory oversight.
Additional City Civil and Session Judge DP Kumaraswamy ruled that based on the facts presented by the company and law declared by various judgments, an interim order before issuing notice to Philips was necessary.
The BJP-led central government’s blanket promotion of everything herbal doesn’t appear to be a good idea as groups of doctors have reported severe liver damage in some people triggered by an Ayurvedic herb called Giloy, whose consumption was encouraged as an immunity booster to prevent and treat Covid-19.
No government agency has warned that people with autoimmune disorders should avoid giloy – a reckless position exacerbated by uncritical media coverage.