India's Food Regulator Cracks Down on Herbal Tea. Here's Why | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

India’s food regulator, the FSSAI, has issued a directive clarifying what can legally be sold as tea. The move comes amid a surge in herbal and wellness drinks marketed using the word “tea.” According to the regulator, only beverages made from the Camellia sinensis plant qualify as tea under Indian law. Products made from herbs, flowers or other ingredients must not use the term. The decision follows concerns over misleading labelling and consumer confusion. Authorities have warned manufacturers and sellers to comply or face penalties, as enforcement across physical and online markets is set to increase.

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