NationalWednesday, 5 August 2026·The Hindu - Economy
FSSAI action on liquor makers: key rules on flavouring, age claims and labelling under 2018 regulations
FSSAI issued prohibition-of-sale orders on 2 August 2026 against liquor makers over flavour additions and misleading age claims under the 2018 and 2020 regulations.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 2 August 2026, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued prohibition-of-sale orders against several liquor makers, citing violations of Regulation 2.5 and Regulation 13.7 of the Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2018.
Key specifics
- FSSAI acted on 2 August 2026 against several liquor makers.
- Regulation 2.5 of the 2018 Alcoholic Beverages Regulations requires rum to have its own characteristic taste and aroma.
- Clauses 3.1.1(4) and 3.1.1(7) of the Food Additives Regulations, 2011 were cited as legal basis.
- Regulation 13.7 of the 2018 regulations says the stated age must reflect the youngest spirit in the blend.
- Regulation 5.1 of the FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020 requires the front label to state the true nature of the product.
Exam lens
Polity and governance plus food regulation: FSSAI, Regulation 2.5, Regulation 13.7, Regulation 5.1, Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 — TNPSC may ask match-the-following on the 2018 and 2020 regulations or the meaning of “true nature” on labels.