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The Adani Duty-Free Nicotine Pouch Case has reached the Bombay High Court after regulatory authorities questioned the sale of imported nicotine pouches at Mumbai International Airport's duty-free outlets. Following inspections by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), officials directed Mumbai Travel Retail to discontinue sales until required approvals are obtained. The Adani-led joint venture has denied wrongdoing and argued that the Drugs and Cosmetics Act does not apply to duty-free shops or nicotine pouches. The matter remains pending before the court.

Adani Duty-Free Nicotine Pouch Case: Mumbai Airport Sales Face Regulatory Scrutiny as Bombay High Court Hears Challenge

An investigation into nicotine pouch sales at Mumbai International Airport’s duty-free shops has triggered regulatory scrutiny, with the Adani-led operator challenging the applicability of India’s drug laws before the Bombay High Court.

Mumbai Airport duty-free nicotine pouch sales have come under regulatory scrutiny after an official investigation found imported nicotine pouches were allegedly sold without mandatory approvals, prompting legal proceedings that could influence future regulation of duty-free retail across India.

According to investigation documents reviewed by Sprouts News, duty-free outlets operated by Mumbai Travel Retail, a joint venture led by Gautam Adani’s business group with Dubai-based Flemingo, allegedly sold nicotine pouches despite regulatory concerns over the products.

The Adani-led venture has denied any wrongdoing. Court records indicate the company has requested the Bombay High Court to declare that provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act do not apply to duty-free shops or nicotine pouches.

Mumbai Police have suspended the licences of 11 orchestra bars for 30 days following inspections that reportedly found alleged violations of licence conditions. According to police, inspectors observed performers allegedly making obscene gestures and engaging in inappropriate physical interactions with customers at several establishments. The enforcement action covers bars operating under the jurisdiction of Dr. D. B. Marg, Andheri, Amboli, Dahisar, and Malad police stations. Authorities have not yet announced whether any additional legal proceedings or penalties will follow.

Mumbai Orchestra Bars: Licences of 11 Bars Suspended for 30 Days Over Alleged Rule Violations

Mumbai Police have suspended the licences of 11 orchestra bars for 30 days after inspections allegedly found violations of licence conditions, obscene gestures by performers and inappropriate interactions with customers.

Mumbai orchestra bars have come under regulatory scrutiny after Mumbai Police suspended the licences of 11 orchestra bars for 30 days over alleged violations of licence conditions and other regulatory norms. The action follows inspections conducted by the police across multiple jurisdictions in the city.

According to the police, the inspections allegedly revealed instances of performers making obscene gestures and engaging in inappropriate physical proximity with customers inside several orchestra bars. Authorities also reported alleged violations of conditions attached to the establishments’ operating licences.

The suspension order applies to 11 orchestra bars operating under different police station jurisdictions. Police stated that the action was taken after considering the findings of inspections and the reported breaches of licence conditions.

The Pune FDA Crackdown has resulted in the suspension of food safety licences of seven hotels and restaurants after inspections conducted under the Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra campaign. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration inspected 70 establishments between July 1 and July 3, reportedly finding hygiene deficiencies, expired food stock, and alleged violations of food safety regulations at several locations. Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said the enforcement drive forms part of a broader statewide campaign aimed at improving regulatory compliance and protecting consumer health.

Pune FDA Crackdown: Tukaram Mundhe Suspends Food Licences of Seven Hotels and Restaurants Over Food Safety Violations

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food safety licences of seven hotels and restaurants in Pune following inspections that reportedly found hygiene lapses, expired food stock and violations of food safety regulations under its Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra campaign.

Pune FDA crackdown targets food safety violations

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified its enforcement drive in Pune by suspending the food safety licences of seven hotels and restaurants for alleged violations of food safety regulations. The action follows a statewide campaign launched under FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe after he assumed office earlier this year.

According to the FDA, inspections conducted between July 1 and July 3 covered 70 hotels and restaurants across the Pune division under the Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra initiative. Officials reported instances of unhygienic conditions, alleged violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act, and, in some establishments, the presence of expired food stock.

FSSAI has issued notices to six leading beverage brands over the use of the term "energy drink" and certain promotional claims, alleging possible violations of India's food safety regulations. The regulator stated that no notified food standard currently recognises "energy drink" as a separate category and questioned claims implying functional or therapeutic benefits. Notices have been issued to products from Red Bull, PepsiCo, Reliance Consumer Products, Sting, Hell, and Monster. The companies' responses and any further regulatory action remain awaited.

FSSAI Issues Notices to Red Bull, PepsiCo, Reliance, Sting, Hell and Monster Over ‘Energy Drink’ Labelling Claims

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to six leading beverage brands, alleging misbranding and misleading promotional claims linked to products marketed as “energy drinks” under India’s food safety framework.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to six prominent beverage brands for using the term “energy drink” and for alleged misleading product claims, marking another significant regulatory action aimed at strengthening food labelling compliance across India.

The notices have been issued to Red Bull Energy Drink, PepsiCo India Holdings’ Adrenaline Rush Energy Drink, Reliance Consumer Products’ Campa Energy Drink Gold Boost, Sting Energy Drink, Hell Energy, and Coca-Cola-backed Monster Energy, according to the food safety regulator’s official communication.

FSSAI announced the enforcement action through its official Instagram account, stating that the notices relate to alleged violations involving branding, product labelling and promotional claims that may not comply with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and applicable regulations.