RED BULL INDIA UNDER SCANNER

It seems that deaths and illnesses taking place due to energy drinks in the USA have also been impacting India. It was revealed that State Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Minister Manohar Naik has written a letter to Union Health Minister Gulam Nabi Azad saying special amendments introduced in the Food Safety and Standards Act for energy drink Red Bull were inappropriate.
The amendments have allowed the drink, which contains 320ppm of caffeine to be available in the country at the time when 145 ppm is the limit. Naik has alleged that the Central Government was biased in its decision.
"The adverse effect of caffeine, if injected [consumed] in quantities is very well known. Accordingly, this brand was being confiscated (by FDA) and legal action taken", said Nail.
However, on the other hand, Red Bull India has affirmed that they do not agree with the claims of Naik. They clarified their part by saying that their drink contains as much caffeine as is present in one cup of coffee. They also affirmed that their caffeine levels are not risky, as they have been approved by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. On the other hand, Naik said the drink will affect the health of young children.