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Delhi court sets aside FSSAI order against Red Bull's energy drink classification
The Delhi High Court has quashed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's directive against Red Bull, asking the regulator to reconsider its position on the beverage's labeling. Justice Amit Mahajan directed FSSAI to provide the company a fair hearing before making a fresh determination.
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A division bench of the Delhi High Court has struck down an order issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India against energy drink manufacturer Red Bull, citing procedural irregularities in the regulatory process. Justice Amit Mahajan's bench found that the FSSAI had not afforded the company adequate opportunity to present its case before passing the directive. The court directed the authority to reconsider the matter from scratch, ensuring the beverage company receives a proper hearing before any decision is finalized. The case centered on the regulatory classification and labeling requirements for Red Bull's product under India's food safety standards. The judgment underscores the importance of following due process in regulatory enforcement, particularly when decisions carry significant commercial implications for multinational corporations operating in the Indian market.