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Why the FSSAI is also putting liquor under the scanner

Alcohol, though primarily regulated under State laws, is also classified as a ‘food’, making it subject to safety and product identity benchmarks under the Food Safety and Standards Act. A whiskey may not always deliver on what its label promises: the law should see to it that it does

· 8/30/2026, 4:36:51 PM· 2 min read
Why the FSSAI is also putting liquor under the scanner
Alcohol, though primarily regulated under State laws, is also classified as a ‘food’, making it subject to safety and product identity benchmarks under the Food Safety and Standards Act. A whiskey may not always deliver on what its label promises: the law should see to it that it does
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