MC Explained | Why FSSAI has cracked down on India’s whisky and rum makers- Moneycontrol.com
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McDowell's maker bows to FSSAI norms, industry fears wider ramificationsFSSAI gives liquor makers 90 days to comply with whisky, rum labelling rules
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- moneycontrol.com15:30first to report
According to FSSAI, products such as Antiquity Blue Whisky, Royal Challenge Whisky, McDowell’s No. 1 Rum among others have been marketed as standard whisky or rum despite allegedly not meeting the prescribed standards
Fri, 7 August 2026
1 report- yahoo.com21:09
India’s food safety regulator has barred the sale of several popular whiskies and rums made by Diageo’s Indian subsidiary and Inbrew Beverages after testing found artificial or “nature identical” flavoring substances in the products. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India said its tests found that some manufacturers were adding flavors associated with the […]
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com02:03
Diageo's United Spirits argues that the prohibition of its McDowell's No. 1 Rum in Maharashtra lacked due process. The allegations center on misbranding linked to artificial flavors, amidst a regulatory crackdown in India's $40 billion alcoholic beverages industry.
Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com16:46
Diageo has agreed to reformulate some of its best-selling whisky and rum brands in India after the food safety regulator banned them in some states over alleged violations involving added flavours, government sources told Reuters. The company will remove whisky or rum flavourings and introduce clearer front-of-pack labelling during the transition.
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- livemint.com09:43edited after publishing
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McDowell's maker bows to FSSAI norms, industry fears wider ramificationsDiageo’s move follows FSSAI objections over flavouring in select spirits, raising questions over costs, product formulations and a manufacturing practice widely used across India’s liquor industry.