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Red Bull, Sting are not 'energy drinks': FSSAI
Published 4 July 2026 ยท india
Synopsis India's food regulator, FSSAI, has issued notices to several beverage brands for misbranding and misleading claims about their "energy drinks." Meanwhile, Maharashtra has banned
Synopsis India's food regulator, FSSAI, has issued notices to several beverage brands for misbranding and misleading claims about their "energy drinks." Meanwhile, Maharashtra has banned the sale of Sting energy drink and other intoxicating substances within 500 meters of schools, citing concerns for schoolchildren's health. FSSAI clarified that no standard exists for "energy drinks" in India, and functional claims are not permissible for food products.
Published: July 4, 2026 โข 8:58 AM IST ยท Updated: July 4, 2026 โข 10:07 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis India's food regulator, FSSAI, has issued notices to several beverage brands for misbranding and misleading claims about their "energy drinks." Meanwhile, Maharashtra has banned the sale of Sting energy drink and other intoxicating substances within 500 meters of schools, citing concerns for schoolchildren's health.
FSSAI clarified that no standard exists for "energy drinks" in India, and functional claims are not permissible for food products.