Old Monk Maker Withdraws Plea Challenging FSSAI Ban On Sale Of Its Products
Mumbai, November 5, 2026: The manufacturer of iconic rum brand Old Monk on Thursday withdrew its petition before the Bombay High Court challenging the FSSAI's prohibition order halting the sale of the beverage in Maharashtra, saying it would submit revised labels directly to the regulator for approval. A bench of Chief Justice MC Tripathi and Justice Advait M Sethna allowed Mohan Rocky…
Mumbai, November 5, 2026: The Old Monk rum brand's manufacturer recently decided to withdraw its legal challenge against the FSSAI's prohibition on the sale of its products in Maharashtra. The rum brewery, Mohan Rocky Springwater Breweries Ltd, responsible for producing Old Monk at its Khopoli facility, has agreed to submit revised labels to the regulatory body for approval.
The Bombay High Court bench permitted this withdrawal. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had objected to the rum being labeled as such, asserting that its added flavorings necessitated labeling as a "rum-flavored spirit" under food safety guidelines. The regulator also disputed age-related descriptions like "7 Years Old Blended" and "Very Old Vatted".
The company had contested the prohibition order, arguing that its formulations adhered to regulatory standards and claimed that the ban had led to a revenue loss of over ₹350 crore for Maharashtra.
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