India, April 5 -- FSSAI asks e-commerce platforms to stop using 'health drink' and 'energy drink' labels for malt-based drinks

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) to ensure the correct categorisation of food products available on their websites.FSSAI asks e-commerce platforms to stop using 'health drink' and 'energy drink' labels for malt-based drinks

FSSAI has observed cases where food products licensed under 'Proprietary Food', such as Dairy Beverage Mix, Cereal Beverage Mix, or Malt Based Beverage, are being marketed on e-commerce platforms under categories like 'Health Drink' or 'Energy Drink'.

This advisory will apply to all:i.E-commerce Food Business ...