FSSAI’s Crackdown on Popular Indian Liquors
In early August 2026, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued prohibition-of-sale orders against select variants of several popular brands. The core complaint? Manufacturers were allegedly starting with neutral or extra-neutral alcohol (essentially a flavourless base spirit) and then adding artificial or “nature-identical” flavours that mimic the very character of rum or…