India: FSSAI Publishes Regulations for Alcoholic Beverages
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On December 18, 2020, the Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued new regulations and standards for alcoholic beverages. These regulations include updated requirements for low alcoholic beverages including craft beers, alcohol-free beer and winebased beverages, geographical indications, and labelling requirements for wine. The regulations are effective immediately, but industry stakeholders will have until July 1, 2021 to comply with the provisions.