FSSAI Says Old Monk Is Not Rum, Court Order Continues Ban in Maharashtra
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has told the Bombay High Court that Old Monk, a popular Indian spirit, is not a rum but a rum‑flavoured spirit made from neutral alcohol and flavouring. The court has upheld a ban on the sale of Old Monk in Maharashtra, and the company has submitted revised labels to comply with the regulator’s definition. The decision clarifies the product’s classification and affects its distribution in the state.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 50% center, 50% right.
How each side framed it
Old Monk can’t be sold as rum, FSSAI tells Bombay High Court, as company submits revised labels
Court flags misleading label on Old Monk bottles, ban on Maharashtra sale continues
Timeline
First reported by Mint on ; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Mint
- Right-leaning (1): India Today