FSSAI Accuses PepsiCo Of Misleading Consumers By Branding Sting, Adrenaline Rush As Energy Drinks

Published 05 Nov 2026, 18:01 IST

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FSSAI has challenged PepsiCo's use of the 'energy drink' label on Sting and Adrenaline Rush, citing misleading claims and consumer health concerns.

— The Logical Indian
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India's food regulator FSSAI has accused PepsiCo and Monster Beverage of misleading consumers by marketing high-caffeine products as energy drinks, defending its ban on the label. The dispute has escalated into a legal battle, with the regulator citing public health risks linked to caffeine, sugar…

— The Economic Times

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FSSAI has challenged PepsiCo's use of the 'energy drink' label on Sting and Adrenaline Rush, citing misleading claims and consumer health concerns.

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The Logical Indian Left The Logical Indian (independent digital media) Current article 05 Nov 2026, 18:01 IST

FSSAI Accuses PepsiCo Of Misleading Consumers By Branding Sting, Adrenaline Rush As Energy Drinks

FSSAI has challenged PepsiCo's use of the 'energy drink' label on Sting and Adrenaline Rush, citing misleading claims and consumer health concerns.

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 04 Nov 2026, 17:10 IST

India says PepsiCo, Monster marketed with 'energy drink' label to dupe consumers

India's food regulator FSSAI has accused PepsiCo and Monster Beverage of misleading consumers by marketing high-caffeine products as energy drinks, defending its ban on the label. The dispute has escalated into a legal battle, with the regulator citing public health risks linked to caffeine, sugar…

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