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FSSAI Considers Nationwide Ban on Analogue Paneer; States to Discuss
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Storyboard•20-09-2026, 11:11
FSSAI Considers Nationwide Ban on Analogue Paneer; States to Discuss
- •The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is contemplating a nationwide ban on analogue paneer, a substitute product.
- •FSSAI chief Rajit Punhani stated a national ban depends on consensus from states, with eight states already having prohibited it.
- •Analogue paneer replaces milk ingredients with components like vegetable oils and starches, unlike traditional paneer made solely from milk.
- •The FSSAI aims to ensure accurate product descriptions, requiring clearer labeling such as “non-dairy” or “analogue” for such products.
- •This move is part of broader FSSAI efforts to intensify food safety enforcement, with numerous notices issued and licenses suspended recently.
Key Questions Answered
Analogue paneer is a substitute product where some or all milk ingredients are replaced with components like vegetable oils, starches, and emulsifiers, whereas traditional paneer is made entirely from milk and contains natural milk fat.
Eight states have already prohibited analogue paneer, including Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Karnataka.
FSSAI has suggested using a red hexagon on the front of food packages for foods high in sugar, salt, or fat, though the final format and implementation timeline are still undergoing regulatory processes.
