Food Manifest 
Key Update The Austrian beverage company Red Bull has approached the Delhi High Court, arguing that FSSAI restricted it without giving manufacturers prior notice. It has also warned that the move creates regulatory uncertainty for its existing and planned investments in India. First Legal Challenge to FSSAI Move Red Bull filed its petition on September
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Key Update The Maharashtra government has announced that it will prohibit the sale of Sting energy drink and other intoxicating substances within a 500-metre radius of schools. While the announcement specifically names Sting, the proposed restriction will apply to all energy drinks and other intoxicating products covered by the order. The decision follows concerns over
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Significant Update Several deaths in Chayansa village in Haryana’s Palwal district have been linked to a suspected Hepatitis B outbreak, with investigators examining unsafe medical practices and excessive consumption of energy drinks as possible contributing factors. Health officials confirmed that at least seven people died between January 31 and February 11. However, residents claim the
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Key Update The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that its new tiered ‘sugar tax’ on sweetened beverages will take effect from January 1, 2026, replacing the existing flat-rate system. The Ministry of Finance confirmed that the change aims to encourage healthier consumption and align with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)’s unified approach to taxing
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Energy drinks have become a go-to solution for people looking for a quick energy boost, whether to stay awake, enhance sports performance, or focus during studies. Marketed as instant energy boosters, they contain high amounts of caffeine, sugar, and stimulants like taurine and guarana. Popular brands such as Red Bull, Monster, and Rockstar dominate the
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Punjab’s Health and Family Welfare Minister, Balbir Singh, announced on Thursday that the state will soon ban energy drinks in schools and colleges. The ban will also extend to a 500-meter radius around these institutions. “This move aims to promote healthy eating habits and reduce lifestyle disorders among youngsters,” Singh stated. Eat Right Mela Highlights
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