Zomato bans analogue dishes on its platform, to delist non-compliant restaurant partners
Zomato has implemented a zero-tolerance policy against the use of 'analogue' dairy products, such as synthetic cheese and paneer, by its restaurant partners. Non-compliant restaurants face delisting from the platform to ensure food safety and transparency.
Why it matters
This move reflects a broader industry trend toward stricter food quality standards and consumer protection in the digital food delivery market.
Food delivery aggregator Zomato on Monday (August 31, 2026) announced a zero-tolerance policy on the sale of analogue dishes including analogue cheese, paneer or other dairy products by restaurants listed on its platform, saying it reserves the right to delist non-compliant restaurants.
The article reports on a corporate policy change and its regulatory context without taking a side.
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