IndiaOn August 2, 2026, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) announced it had issued notices to several alcoholic beverage manufacturers, including United Spirits Ltd (USL) and INBREW Beverages, for allegedly violating flavoring regulations. The notices were based on allegations that some manufacturers were adding flavors that mimic the natural profile of their products, such as adding rum flavor to rum or whisky flavor to whisky. FSSAI clarified that while the use of flavoring substances is not prohibited, the practice of adding flavors that replicate the product's natural characteristics violates regulations requiring beverages to maintain their true, natural taste and aroma. The regulator also mentioned inspections in Goa and plans for further actions against additional manufacturers in Maharashtra.
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