Delhi HC pauses FSSAI label ban for Monster, PepsiCo and Campa
In short
Monster Energy, PepsiCo and Reliance Consumer Products got temporary relief from the Delhi High Court. The court paused an FSSAI order that would stop them from using the words “energy drink” on some caffeinated drinks.
This matters because the companies can keep their labels for now. The reporting does not say when the case will be decided or whether the regulator’s June order will return later.
What the reporting says
Monster Energy, PepsiCo and Reliance Consumer Products won interim relief from the Delhi High Court against an FSSAI move to stop using the term “energy drink” on certain caffeinated products. The court put the regulator’s order on hold on Tuesday, according to reporting from the hearing. The original FSSAI direction was issued in June, but the available reporting does not state the next court date or final outcome.
Why it matters
The Delhi High Court’s interim relief temporarily blocks an FSSAI labeling restriction affecting Monster Energy, PepsiCo and Reliance Consumer Products’ beverage products, including Campa. That matters for packaging, marketing and compliance in India’s drinks market, especially for high-caffeine beverages. The reporting indicates the move follows a June regulator order, but it does not provide the court’s reasoning or the final status of the dispute.