PANJIM: The State government has notified the Goa Feni Policy 2021 under Section 22 of the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964.
As per the policy’s vision statement, the government “intends to take the real spirit of Goa’s heritage drink Feni (Cashew and Coconut) to the world and make it renowned globally”.
This policy establishes the specifications to be met by those involved in the production chain, industry and trade of Feni and alcoholic products arising from the process, in accordance with the process and products specifically defined.
This policy applies to all processes and activities related to harvesting, sourcing, juice extraction, its fermentation, distilling, storing, ageing, bottling, marketing information and business practices.
Furthermore, this Policy establishes the technical specifications and legal requirements for the protection of the Geographical Indication (GI) for Cashew Feni in accordance with the prevalent Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 and GI status application.
