India's energy-drink labeling dispute
The Delhi High Court set aside an FSSAI order requiring Red Bull to drop the “energy drink” label, ruling it had not been given a chance to present its case. FSSAI said it would issue a fresh show-cause notice and planned to appeal.
Timeline
Thursday, 1 October
- PepsiCo and Monster challenge FSSAI ban on ‘energy drink’ label
PepsiCo and Monster Beverage have initiated legal action against FSSAI over its labeling directive
Monday, 28 September
- Delhi High Court sets aside FSSAI order requiring Red Bull to drop ‘energy drink’ label
The court said Red Bull had not been given a chance to present its case
