FSSAI Proposes Ban on Paneer Label for Substitute Products
· Business · Times of India, Indian Express, The Hindu
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has proposed restricting the use of the term paneer for analogue paneer and cheese products. The regulatory move aims to prevent consumers from being misled about the true composition and nature of dairy substitutes. Food business operators, including hotels, restaurants, and catering services, will be required to prominently disclose the use of analogues on menu cards and packaging labels. Products already registered under the Analogue in Dairy Context category must discontinue using the term paneer in their nomenclature, marketing, and labelling. The proposal comes amid heightened regulatory scrutiny over food safety and product labelling standards across the country.
Why it matters
Food businesses and restaurants across India will have to overhaul their menus and packaging to comply with strict disclosure rules for dairy substitutes.
Read the original report — Times of India
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