LatestLegal Updates 7 October 2026
Delhi High Court Lets Energy Drink Labels Stay for PepsiCo, Monster, Reliance
The Delhi High Court has temporarily suspended the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s ban on the “energy drink” label for PepsiCo’s Rockstar, Monster’s Monster Energy and Reliance’s beverage range, permitting the firms to retain the designation while the legal challenge proceeds. The pause offers immediate relief after the regulator’s order threatened costly re‑branding across the Indian market.
The Delhi High Court put a hold on the FSSAI’s order that would have forced three major beverage makers to drop the “energy drink” tag. The decision gives the companies breathing room while the case moves forward.
- PepsiCo can continue using the label for its Rockstar brand.
- Monster retains the “energy drink” tag for its flagship product.
- Reliance also keeps the designation for its upcoming drinks.
For full details see the original report.
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