FSSAI plans to ban use of 'paneer' tag on non-dairy itemsProducts already licensed or registered under the 'analogue in dairy context' category will have to stop using 'paneer' in their product na...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
FSSAI proposes ban on sale, manufacture of ‘analogue paneer’FSSAI has proposed banning the manufacture and sale of analogue paneer to protect consumers from misleading claims. The draft regulations a...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Paneer eaters, this could change your plate: All-India analogue paneer ban soon? Here’s what FSSAI is planningFSSAI is considering a nationwide ban on analogue paneer, a non-dairy substitute that uses ingredients such as vegetable oils, starches and...
19 Sep, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
FSSAI to tighten scrutiny, weighs central ban on non-dairy paneerIndia's food regulator is planning stricter rules for healthier food options. Analogue paneer may soon face a nationwide ban as states alre...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
FSSAI weighs nationwide ban on analogue paneer, plans junk food curbs near schoolsIndia's food regulator is considering a central rule to ban analogue paneer. The FSSAI is also preparing to prohibit unhealthy foods near s...
03 Sep, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Restaurants tighten supply chains, hygiene standards amid crackdownIndia’s food safety crackdown is prompting restaurants and food delivery platforms to tighten checks on ingredients, suppliers, hygiene and...
02 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Zomato bans analogue dairy dishes on platform, asks restaurants to take corrective actionZomato has implemented a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding analogue dairy dishes, also known as synthetic or fake dishes. Restaurants ...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Punjab government imposes one-year ban on manufacture, sale and storage of analogue paneerPunjab has banned non-dairy paneer for one year across the state. The Food and Drug Administration issued the prohibition order citing publ...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Flies, cockroaches, fake cheese: Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of 7 Mumbai food establishments over hygiene lapsesMaharashtra FDA suspended seven food establishments for severe hygiene lapses and product adulteration. Inspections revealed live flies, co...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of Radio Club, Khar Gymkhana, 11 others for violation of hygiene normThe Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licences of Bombay Presidency Radio Club, a McDonald’s o...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh bans sale, use of ‘analogue paneer’ passed off as real paneerHimachal Pradesh has banned non-dairy analogue paneer being sold as genuine. This action follows market surveillance and laboratory testing...
21 Aug, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Paneer Purity Test: Amid analogue paneer ban, here's how to identify pure vs fake cottage cheese & 6 protein-rich alternativesPaneer Purity Test: Maharashtra has banned analogue paneer, which is not made from milk. This action addresses growing concerns about food ...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Gujarat govt bans analogue paneer, cheese and butter citing public health concernsGujarat has banned the production and sale of analogue paneer. This decision protects public health and the state's dairy sector. Food safe...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Consumer Affairs Ministry mulls guidelines on labelling 'analogue paneer' in hotels, restaurantsThe Consumer Affairs Ministry is contemplating guidelines mandating hotels and restaurants to disclose the use of "analogue paneer" in thei...
28 Apr, 2025, 06.09 PM IST
Maharashtra dairy industry seeks ban on ‘fake’ paneerMaharashtra's dairy industry has called for a ban on analogue paneer, citing that over 50% of institutional buyers have switched to this ch...
27 Mar, 2025, 05.30 PM IST
FSSAI directs States to step up food safety checks on dairy analoguesFSSAI has directed all States and Union Territories to intensify surveillance on Dairy Analogues during March due to the festive season. Da...
12 Mar, 2025, 12.48 AM IST
Government needs to have control over sale of margarine, Gadkari writes to PM ModiMargarine has a negative impact on human health due to the presence of large amounts of trans fat in it. Its use has increased significantl...
03 Aug, 2020, 05.56 PM IST