Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:06pm on 24 Sep 2026,Thursday India
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed nationwide restrictions on manufacturing and selling non-dairy analogue products as “paneer”, aiming to prevent consumers from being misled about their composition. Under the draft amendment, products registered or licensed as “Analogue in Dairy Context” would have to stop using “paneer” in their names, labels and marketing. FSSAI has invited objections and suggestions for 60 days before proceeding with the regulatory process. Analogue paneer can contain vegetable oils, starches, plant proteins and emulsifiers instead of milk ingredients. Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh have already restricted analogue paneer, while Zomato has announced a zero-tolerance policy against dishes containing such products.
