Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2018.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Authorization/permit Standards Food quality control/food safety Procedural matters Beverages Viticulture/oenological practices

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia

Entry into force notes

These regulations enter into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. The provisions of Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) First Amendment Regulations, 2023 shall come into force on 1st March, 2024.

Abstract

These Regulations, consisting of 5 sections divided into five Parts and completed by four Tables, specify Food Safety and Standards for alcoholic beverages. Their objectives aims to regulate the manufacturing, packaging, selling and labelling of Distilled Alcoholic Beverages, such as: Brandy, Gin, Rum, Vodka, Liqueur or Cordial or Apertifs, Whisky, Wine, Beer and other Fermented Beverages, in accordance with section 92 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The Tables specify characteristics and authorized additives of the above mentioned alcoholic beverages.

Full text

English/Hindi

Website

www.fssai.gov.in

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

Legislation | India | 2006

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Institution, Consumer protection, International trade, Standards, Registration, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Residues, Fraud, Packaging/labelling, Gender

Source: FAO, FAOLEX