Reliance challenges FSSAI energy-drink label ban in court
In short
Reliance Industries’ beverages unit went to court over FSSAI’s move against the words “energy drink” on cans. A Delhi court on Tuesday put the regulator’s order on hold for Campa, PepsiCo and Monster Beverage, according to the report. FSSAI had told high-caffeine drink makers in June to stop using that label.
The fight matters for drink makers and labeling rules in India. It is not clear yet what the final court decision will be.
What the reporting says
Reliance Industries’ beverages unit challenged FSSAI’s ban on marketing Campa energy drinks, according to publisher-supplied reporting. The reports said a Delhi court put on hold the regulator’s order stopping Campa, PepsiCo and Monster Beverage from using the ‘energy drink’ label, after FSSAI had directed makers of high-caffeine beverages in June to stop using that description. The longer-term legal outcome was not stated.
Why it matters
Reliance Industries’ beverages unit has challenged FSSAI’s move against the ‘energy drink’ label, and a Delhi court has put the order on hold for Campa, PepsiCo and Monster Beverage, according to publisher summaries. The reporting says the regulator’s June direction targeted high-caffeine beverages. The immediate legal relief is clear, but the final ruling and broader compliance impact were not stated.