FSSAI has banned three Old Monk variants and other brands like Antiquity Blue for using artificial flavors instead of proper ageing methods and authentic ingredients.
The ban extends to other popular brands as well
Aug 04, 2026
05:52 pm
What's the storyThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned the sale of three variants of Old Monk rum. The affected variants are The Legend, Gold Reserve, and XXX Matured Rum.
The ban also extends to other popular brands like McDowell's No 1 Rum, Bagpiper Deluxe Whisky, Old Cask Deluxe XXX Rum, Central Province Whisky, Antiquity Blue Whisky, and Royal Challenge Whisky.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned sale of old monk and other alcoholic beverage makers. …
FSSAI has identified misleading labeling practices in whisky and rum brands, citing artificial flavor additions that compromise…
NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated enforcement action against several alcoholic…
The manufacturers had been using added flavours rather than relying on the maturation of base materials, the health ministry said.
The action affects brands made by United Spirits, Inbrew Beverages and Mohan Rocky Springwater after the regulator found the use…
Food safety regulator bans Diageo and Inbrew spirits for using artificial flavoring instead of natural ingredients in production.
