United Spirits Limited has filed a Writ Petition with the Hon’ble Bombay High Court challenging an order issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on June 29, 2026. The FSSAI order pertains to product labeling compliance for one of the company’s manufactured items from its Baramati Unit. The company believes its current labels conform to existing regulations and industry practices.
Legal Challenge Against FSSAI Order
United Spirits Limited (USL) announced it has filed a Writ Petition before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court. This legal action challenges an order dated June 29, 2026, issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The FSSAI order relates to the sale of a product manufactured at USL’s Baramati Unit, citing non-conformance of product labels with the FSSA provisions.
Company’s Stance and Potential Implications
USL maintains that, based on legal advice, the product labels in question are compliant with the current applicable legal and regulatory framework in India and align with long-standing industry practices. The company filed the Writ Petition on August 1, 2026. At present, USL states there are no material operational or financial implications resulting from the FSSAI order, although it continues to monitor the situation closely. The company also noted that industry associations like CIABC and ISWAI are addressing this matter with FSSAI, indicating it’s an industry-wide concern.
Disclosure Timeline
The disclosure is being made on the first working day following the filing of the Writ Petition. The delay in disclosure is attributed to the time required for verifying facts and information with multiple internal stakeholders. USL is aware of certain media reports and a press release issued by FSSAI on August 2, 2026, but deems it inappropriate to comment further as the matter is sub judice.
Source: BSE
