Maharashtra bans analogue paneer: 6 months jail, Rs 1 lakh fine
Maharashtra has implemented a strict ban on the manufacture and sale of analogue or non-dairy paneer to protect consumers from adulterated food products. Violators face severe penalties, including up to six months in jail and significant fines, under the Food Safety and Standards Act.
Why it matters
This regulatory action aims to ensure food safety and prevent fraudulent trade practices in the dairy sector, directly impacting consumer health and market standards.
Paneer is a powerhouse of nutrition and is often consumed by vegetarians as a rich source of protein. Unfortunately, in recent times, this diary item has gone under a lot of adulteration and keeping the seriousness of the matter, Maharashtra has compleel banned the manufacture and sale of analogue or non-dairy paneer, with violations attracting up to six months in jail and a fine of Rs 1 lakh, under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Scroll down to read the details.What did the FDA order say?According to the ban order issued by Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, the manufacture, processing, packing, storage, transportation, wholesale and retail sale, distribution, and offering for sale of analogue or non-dairy paneer have been prohibited across the state.
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