date:Sep 04, 2018
FSSAI is working on standards for feni, the alcoholic spirit produced in Goa, and the Mahua-based spirit, which is popular in the eastern parts of India. The former, made from cashew, is triple-distilled and has been declared as a heritage drink in the coastal state. The latter is made from the flowers of the Mahua tree.
The countrys apex food regulator has begun the work related to the standardisation of these spirits. It is also looking at taking these standards to the Codex Alimentarius Comm