Telangana bans manufacture, sale of ‘analogue paneer’ for one year
The Telangana government has banned the production and sale of non-dairy 'analogue paneer' for one year due to public health concerns. This follows the discovery of non-dairy ingredients like palm oil in products sold as paneer.
Why it matters
This regulatory action highlights growing concerns over food safety and the misrepresentation of dairy products in the Indian market.
The Telangana government has imposed a one-year prohibition on the manufacture, processing, packing, storage, distribution and sale of non-dairy, artificial or analogue paneer in any form across the State, citing public health concerns.
The decision comes days after Telangana food safety authorities found palm oil and glycerol monostearate at dairy units allegedly manufacturing analogue paneer during inspections in Hyderabad.
The order was issued on Friday, September 11, by the Commissioner of Food Safety under Section 30(2)(a) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The prohibition has come into immediate effect from Friday. The notification states that the action has been taken in the interest of public health.
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