The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on November 27, 2025, issued the extension of date of enforcement for labelling provisions under Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) First Amendment Regulations, 2025.
The following has been stated namely: -
• The enforcement date for labelling provisions under the Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) First Amendment Regulations, 2025, originally set for January 01, 2026, has been reconsidered.
• Stakeholders highlighted that alcoholic beverages also fall under State Excise laws, where label registration aligns with the excise year, and mid-year changes would cause operational and financial difficulties.
• Considering these factors, the enforcement date for the labelling-related provisions has been extended to July 01, 2026.
[Notification No. Std/SP-21/T(Alcohol-6)]
