India says PepsiCo and Monster marketed drinks as 'energy drinks' to dupe consumers

India's food safety regulator FSSAI accuses PepsiCo and Monster of misleading consumers by labeling drinks such as Sting and Adrenaline Rush as energy drinks. Reuters, CNBC TV18 and The Economic Times all report the claim.

Timeline

1. 5 Nov, 03:10 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 5 Nov, 03:10 UTCPicked up on News
3. 5 Nov, 03:10 UTCReuters reports India's dupe accusation

Top sources

• energy drinksGoogle Trends
• Energy drinks and stimulant supplements linked to several serious heart risksCardiovascular Business
• FSSAI accuses PepsiCo of ‘duping’ consumers by marketing Sting, Adrenaline Rush as 'energy drinks'The Economic Times
• India says PepsiCo, Monster marketed with 'energy drink' label to dupe consumersCNBC TV18
• Energy drinks linked to higher risk of cardiac arrest in young adults, study findsNBC News
• India says PepsiCo, Monster marketed with 'energy drink' label to dupe consumersReuters