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Guidelines soon to regulate pro-biotic food and drugs

NEW DELHI: You will soon have access to details of the ingredients, the exact name of the bacterial strain and other essential particulars of your favourite pro-biotic drink that your local dealer stocks. Encouraging an educated and well-informed choice of health food among consumers, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recently formed a sub-committee that is looking at formulating a draft guideline for regulating pro-biotic food and drugs in the country.