Pernod Ricard Under Food Safety Lens Amid Industry-Wide Probe
What Happened
FSSAI officials inspected Pernod Ricard’s Bengaluru plant over two days, collected whisky samples including Royal Stag and Blenders Pride for testing, and reviewed company documents. The regulator also reportedly flagged hygiene improvements and bottle-marking issues related to recycled plastic.
Key Takeaways
The inspection is part of a broader crackdown on India’s alcohol industry following recent action against several whisky and rum brands. However, no adverse findings have been issued against Pernod Ricard so far, according to sources cited in the reports.