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FSSAI revokes ban on 11 TASMAC brands; MP HC stays order
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has revoked its three-day-old ban on 11 liquor brands sold through TASMAC outlets in Tamil Nadu, after manufacturer Enrica Enterprises appealed and assured…
The Story in Brief
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has revoked its three-day-old ban on 11 liquor brands sold through TASMAC outlets in Tamil Nadu, after manufacturer Enrica Enterprises appealed and assured compliance. Separately, the Madhya Pradesh High Court stayed an FSSAI prohibition on pre-packaged whisky and rum made by Associated Alcohols and Breweries in Khargone, observing that the regulator had not considered the company’s response to a show-cause notice. The court has asked the Centre to reply within four weeks. The FSSAI had flagged the use of natural identical and artificial flavouring substances in both cases.
The Indian Opinion
The simultaneous rollback of the FSSAI ban in Tamil Nadu and the Madhya Pradesh High Court stay against a similar order expose a regulatory patchwork. The FSSAI cites rule violations, but companies argue state excise law overrides central food standards. The real test is whether the 30-day improvement notice to Enrica will be enforced, or whether the MP HC’s final hearing in September will set a precedent on who actually governs liquor labelling.
Sources (2): thehindu.com, livemint.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
