About Careers MedBlog Contact us
Medindia LOGIN REGISTER
Advertisement

Like Cigarettes, Liquor Bottles Carry Health Warnings from April 1

by Iswarya on April 2, 2019 at 10:29 AM
Font : A-A+

Like Cigarettes, Liquor Bottles Carry Health Warnings from April 1

All alcohol bottles will need to carry cautionary information like "Don't Drink and Drive" and "Drinking is injurious to health" on their labels from April 1, reports the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

The food regulator has issued directives making mandatory for alcoholic beverage bottles of up to 200 ml to carry the labeled warning message with capital letters no less than 1.5 mm high while the bottles larger than 200 ml should have letters at least 3 mm tall.

Advertisement


It also said warning messages should be printed in English and one or more local languages as prescribed by the state governments.

A time period of six months is allowed for use of old unused labels and printed cans.

Also, alcoholic beverages manufactured before April 1, 2019, can be sold in the market till March 31 next year or finalization of the parameter for yeast in beer, whichever is later.

Source: IANS
Advertisement

Advertisement

Recommended Reading

Latest Indian Health News

Flu Cases on the Rise: How to Prevent Influenza-like Illnesses in India?
H3N2 Outbreak in India: Influenza and respiratory illnesses are spreading faster than ever before in India. Finding ways for better lung health can save lives from deadly viruses.
Watch Out: One Indian Dies Every 4 Minutes due to Stroke
Is stroke common in India? Yes, a stroke kills one Indian every 4 minutes. Therefore, telemedicine in stroke treatment could save lives.
First H3N2 Variant Death Reported in Karnataka, India
Across Karnataka, more than 50 cases of H3N2 have been reported. Karnataka government released detailed guidelines in this regard.
Leptospirosis Alert: Kerala Health Department Orders for Temporary Closure of Water Theme Park
Silver Storm Water Theme Park in Athirappilly (Kerala) is temporarily closed as many students who bathed were affected with symptoms of the Zoonotic disease leptospirosis.
H3N2 Flu Virus: IMA Advises Against Antibiotic Use
In Delhi in the last three months, a new sub-type of the influenza virus H3N2 has been in wide circulation. Experts warn against the use of antibiotics.
View All
open close
ASK A DOCTOR ONLINE

×

Like Cigarettes, Liquor Bottles Carry Health Warnings from April 1 Personalised Printable Document (PDF)

Please complete this form and we'll send you a personalised information that is requested

You may use this for your own reference or forward it to your friends.

Please use the information prudently. If you are not a medical doctor please remember to consult your healthcare provider as this information is not a substitute for professional advice.

Name *

Email Address *

Country *

Areas of Interests