FSSAI extends the deadline for implementing alcohol regulations

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has extended the deadline for the implementation of the Food Safety and Standards Alcoholic Beverages Regulations, 2018 to March 31, 2020. The food regulatory authority had received representations from various stakeholders in respect of difficulties being faced to the labeling of Indian brandy as Indian brandy (made from molasses spirit) because brandy is widely made from sources other than molasses. After considering the representations it received asking for extension FSSAI has issued a notification, stating that, the decision to extend the implementation was taken for Indian brandy, made from molasses, and the use of unused old labels and printed cans. The notice also stated, “After due consideration, it has been decided that the date of implementation of labeling of Indian brandy as Indian brandy (made from molasses spirit), as mentioned in Para 3 Annexure 1 of the Alcoholic Beverages Regulations, and the time period for the use of unused old label and printed cans in Para iv of the said direction is further extended up to…

Choose your subscription to read more