FSSAI Suspends Licence of Paradise Distilleries for 15 Days; Here's Why
FSSAI suspended Paradise Distilleries Pvt. Ltd.’s licence for 15 days after an inspection found major non-compliances, including expired flavours/colours, poor hygiene, labelling failures, structural issues and missing records. The firm must stop all food business activities and rectify the deficiencies.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the licence of Paradise Distilleries Pvt. Ltd. with immediate effect for 15 days after inspections revealed multiple major and critical non-compliances at its food premises. The food business operator (FBO) has been directed to stop all food business activities during the suspension period and rectify the deficiencies within the stipulated timeframe.
FSSAI said it remains committed to strengthening the food safety ecosystem through strong enforcement actions.
Paradise Distilleries License Suspended by FSSAI
Licence of FBO Paradise Distilleries has been suspended following major and critical non compliances.
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FSSAI Inspection Findings
According to the official notice, inspectors observed the following serious non-conformities:
- Expired flavours and colours were being used in the manufacturing of alcoholic beverages. This could affect the safety and quality of the final products. Nestle India Faces FSSAI Cases Over NAN Excella Pro, Lactogen Pro Claims and Biotin Test Failure.
- Poor hygiene and sanitation conditions, including an improperly closed final blended tank, a bottle rinser covered with grease and dust, broken glass pieces, and the absence of a proper glass policy.
- The FBO had not made the required changes to product labels as directed in a notice from the Central Licensing Authority and failed to provide a satisfactory reply.
- Multiple structural and operational deficiencies, such as improper fitting of doors, inadequate lighting and working space, flaking paint or plaster, unhygienic packing, improper storage, ineffective pest control, and poor personal hygiene of food handlers.
- Non-compliance with requirements for medical examination and vaccination records of staff, protective clothing, personal cleanliness, cleaning schedules, preventive maintenance records, pest control records, customer complaint handling, and periodic food safety system audits.
Background and Context
Paradise Distilleries Pvt. Ltd. is a private company incorporated in 2010 and based in Village Nohra, Tehsil Pachhad, Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh. It operates in the manufacturing of food products and beverages, specifically alcoholic beverages. FSSAI issues such suspensions under the Food Safety and Standards Act when inspections identify violations that pose risks to public health or breach regulatory standards on hygiene, labelling, and operational practices. Ganesh Products Licence Suspended by FSSAI After Cockroaches, Rodents Found.
The 15-day suspension is intended to allow the company time to address the identified issues before any further review of the licence. The regulator has not issued additional details on the exact date of the inspection or the specific products involved beyond the general reference to alcoholic beverages. The company has been instructed to cease operations related to food business activities until the deficiencies are resolved and clearance is obtained.
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