Can Old Monk be sold as rum? FSSAI, manufacturer lock horns in Bombay high court
Mohan Rocky Springwater Pvt Ltd is challenging an FSSAI order that restricts the sale of Old Monk rum due to labeling and formulation disputes. The company claims the ban has caused significant business losses and impacted state excise revenue.
Why it matters
The case highlights the tension between food safety regulations and the commercial interests of established alcohol brands.
MUMBAI: Maharashtra has reportedly lost around Rs 350 crore in excise revenue following restrictions on the sale of Old Monk rum from its manufacturer's affected unit, the Bombay high court was told on Monday.Mohan Rocky Springwater Pvt Ltd, which makes the popular spirit, has also claimed business losses exceeding Rs 500 crore as it challenges the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) prohibition order over the product's formulation and labelling.The company submitted that the sales restrictions had affected its business even as the same formulation continued to be sold through other manufacturing units.
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