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Bengaluru seizes 18,000 Diageo liquor boxes over missing recycled plastic markings
Bengaluru seizes 18,000 Diageo liquor boxes over missing recycled plastic markings
Indian food safety inspectors have seized around 18,000 boxes of Diageo liquor bottles in Bengaluru for allegedly lacking mandatory markings indicating they were made with safe recycled plastic, government sources told Reuters.…
The Story in Brief
Indian food safety inspectors have seized around 18,000 boxes of Diageo liquor bottles in Bengaluru for allegedly lacking mandatory markings indicating they were made with safe recycled plastic, government sources told Reuters. The action targets plastic bottles of brands like VAT 69 whisky and Smirnoff vodka, typically sold in 180 ml sizes. Diageo India confirmed the quarantine and said it is engaging with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), asserting its products are safe and the recycler is FSSAI-approved. The seizure adds to recent regulatory heat on Diageo over whisky ageing claims.
The Indian Opinion
The FSSAI’s crackdown on Diageo over missing recycled plastic logos is being spun as a blow to a global giant, but the real issue is consumer safety. Regulators must enforce standards uniformly, not just make headlines. Watch if other liquor firms face similar scrutiny, or if this is selective targeting. The key number to track is how quickly these quarantined bottles are tested and cleared or destroyed, setting a precedent for compliance in India's booming alcobev market.
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, indiatoday.in
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
