FSSAI said these are licensed as proprietary foods as there is no category called health drinks under the act that governs food products in the country.
Energy drinks are popular among adolescents and young adults, marketed to enhance energy levels and physical performance. (Creative Commons)
When people look for “health drinks” on search engines like Google, they are bombarded with hundreds of products categorised as health drinks. From brands like Bournvita to generic chocolate-flavoured drinks, all are being marked under “health drinks”. However, according to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), no product is officially recognised as a “health drink”.