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FSSAI tells court PepsiCo mislabels Sting and Adrenaline Rush

2026-11-05 · 1 source · Business Standard Companies

In short

FSSAI told the Delhi High Court that PepsiCo is marketing Sting and Adrenaline Rush as energy drinks, even though there are no set standards for that category. The regulator says this may mislead buyers.

This could affect PepsiCo’s labels and marketing in India.

What the reporting says

FSSAI told the Delhi High Court that PepsiCo markets Sting and Adrenaline Rush as energy drinks even though no prescribed standards exist for that category. The regulator says this could mislead consumers.

Why it matters

FSSAI has told the Delhi High Court that PepsiCo markets Sting and Adrenaline Rush as energy drinks despite no prescribed standards for the category. The regulator’s position is that consumers may be misled.

Touches: PepsiCo, Companies, Government

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