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FSSAI tells Bombay HC Old Monk cannot be sold as rum

The regulatory body challenges the product's classification based on its fundamental nature

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has informed the Bombay High Court that Old Monk cannot be sold as rum. The authority's counsel argued that the primary issue concerns the fundamental nature of the product rather than just its labelling.
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has told the Bombay High Court that Old Monk should not be sold as rum, citing issues with the product's fundamental characteristics rather than just its labelling. The authority suggested that Old Monk could be classified differently based on its intrinsic nature.

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has informed the Bombay High Court that Old Monk cannot be sold as rum. The authority's counsel argued that the primary issue concerns the fundamental nature of the product rather than just its labelling.

The FSSAI's counsel clarified to the court that the classification of Old Monk should be based on its intrinsic characteristics. They noted that the drink could instead be categorised differently, implying that its current labelling as rum is not appropriate. This submission was made during ongoing proceedings in the Bombay High Court.

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Who is responsible for regulating Old Monk's classification?
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulates the classification of beverages like Old Monk.
What is the main issue with Old Monk's current labelling?
The issue is the fundamental nature of the product, not just how it is labelled.

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