FSSAI halts sale of select Old Monk, McDowell’s and other flavoured liquor variants
FSSAI has stopped sales of select whisky and rum products from specified units over spirit-identical flavour use and labelling compliance issues. The action is limited to affected variants, not entire brand portfolios; producers must update labels and ensure future production meets norms.
FSSAI halted sales of select whisky and rum variants from specified units over use of spirit-identical flavours and labeling issues. The action does not cover all bottles; affected producers must revise labels and ensure future products comply.
Why this matters
The move follows recent signals on FSSAI halting flavoured whisky and rum variants linked to Old Monk and McDowell’s, while bringing alcohol labelling and flavoured vodka claims into focus.
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