Colombo | November 2, 2025
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has firmly reiterated that all locally manufactured ‘ready-to-serve’ fruit drinks must carry the Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) product certification mark, as part of its intensified efforts to uphold national food and beverage quality standards.
According to the CAA, the regulation—based on SLS 729 (Specification for Ready-to-Serve Fruit Drinks)—is a mandatory compliance requirement for all local manufacturers under the Compulsory SLS Mark Scheme administered by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI).
The Authority further emphasized that imported fruit drinks in the same category must obtain prior approval for sale under the Import Inspection Scheme, ensuring that all products entering the local market meet the same safety and quality benchmarks.
“This measure is not merely procedural—it’s about protecting consumers from substandard or mislabelled products and ensuring every beverage sold meets approved national standards,” a CAA spokesperson stated.
Consumers are encouraged to check for the SLS certification mark before purchasing such products and to report any suspected violations or uncertified items via the CAA hotline 1977.
The move underscores Sri Lanka’s continued push to strengthen regulatory oversight in the food and beverage sector, promoting transparency, consumer safety, and fair market practices.
