India's Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has enforced labeling rules clarifying that only beverages derived from the Camellia sinensis plant can be called 'tea.' This ban addresses the rising trend of herbal beverage marketers using the term 'tea' for products like 'herbal tea' or 'flower tea,' which are not derived from the true tea plant. The regulator classified such labeling as misleading and a violation under the Food Safety and Standards Act. The directive applies to all food business operators, including manufacturers, packers, importers, marketers, and online sellers. It reflects an effort to standardize labeling and enhance consumer clarity in India’s growing beverage market.