(a) the quantity of caffeine permitted to be added in energy/soft drinks under
relevant laws/orders;
(b) whether the manufacturers comply with the said laws;
(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
(d) whether some of the manufacturers have requested to permit an increase in the amount
of caffeine to be added in the said drinks; and
(e) if so, the quantity of caffeine sought to be added in the said drinks and the
reaction of the Government thereto?
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) to (c): Regulation 2.10.6 of Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards &
Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 prescribes the limits of caffeine (not exceeding 145
ppm) to be added in Beverages Non-Alcoholic Carbonated Drinks. Under FSS Act/Rules/
Regulations, it is mandatory for the Food Business Operator to comply with this standard.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has formulated draft standards for
caffeinated beverages (energy drink) prescribing the limit of caffeine up to a maximum
limit of 320ppm. However, provisional NOC is being issued to the Food Business Operators
dealing in energy drinks, specifying the limit of caffeine and labeling requirements
thereon. Accordingly, samples are drawn regularly by state/ U.T. Governments and action
is taken against the offenders, in case where samples are found to be non conforming.
(d): No such request has been received
( e): Does not arise.