FSSAI Issues Notices to Liquor Makers Over Flavouring and Labelling Violations
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to several alcoholic beverage manufacturers, including United Spirits Ltd and INBREW Beverages, for adding artificial flavours that mimic the natural profile of products like rum and whisky. The regulator clarified that while flavouring substances are permitted, adding the same flavour as the standardised beverage is a violation. Inspections and sampling are ongoing in states like Goa and Maharashtra. The notices also address misleading labelling and age-related claims under the Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2018.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (46/100). Lens Score 57/100.
Outlets measured: thetelegraph, news18, thetribune, economictimes, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 2 Aug, 04:00 pm. Other outlets followed.