India’s food safety regulator, the FSSAI, issues notices to alcoholic beverage manufacturers over alleged violations related to product ingredients and packaging claims. According to the regulator’s action, some manufacturers use added flavours that are not permitted under applicable Food Safety and Standards regulations for alcoholic beverages. FSSAI also flags “aged” or age-related claims on packaging, saying these may be misleading. The notices require companies to respond and explain their practices, including why regulatory action should not be taken. In addition, the regulator schedules meetings with industry associations and FSSAI officials next week to discuss the concerns raised and the steps needed to address them. The sources note that failure to comply with the regulatory requirements or to provide adequate justifications could lead to further enforcement action. Overall, the notices focus on ensuring manufacturers follow food safety rules for alcohol products and present age-related information in a manner that is not deceptive to consumers.