Inbrew

Inbrew is a liquor company whose whisky and rum products were named in an FSSAI enforcement action in August 2026. [1] source: ET Retail ET Hospitality reported on 9 August 2026 that FSSAI banned specified Diageo and Inbrew spirits made in Madhya Pradesh over artificial flavouring concerns. [2] source: ET Hospitality

ET Retail reported on 3 August 2026 that FSSAI barred select Diageo/United Spirits and Inbrew whisky and rum products, citing use of artificial flavours instead of prescribed ageing and ingredients. [1] source: ET Retail The crackdown affects Antiquity Blue, Royal Challenge, Bagpiper and three Old Monk variants. [1] source: ET Retail ET Hospitality's report on the ban lists Antiquity Blue Whisky, Bagpiper Deluxe Whisky and Old Cask Deluxe XXX Rum among the brands involved. [2] source: ET Hospitality Mint reported on 5 August 2026 that FSSAI's action against rum and whisky products using flavourings instead of traditional ingredients or maturation has put alcohol labelling compliance in focus. [3] source: Mint

Diageo's Indian arm United Spirits challenged FSSAI's stop-sale order on McDowell's No. 1 Celebration Matured XXX Rum in the Bombay High Court in August 2026. [4] source: Outlook Business The court sought a government response by August 19, and inspectors also seized 18,000 Diageo liquor boxes. [5] source: Business Today FSSAI also warned Diageo India in a notice dated July 20 that Royal Challenge's American-oak maturation claim may mislead consumers. [2] source: ET Hospitality