Himachal Pradesh has banned non-dairy analogue paneer being sold as genuine. This action follows market surveillance and laboratory testing by the Food Safety Department. Suppliers were found substituting milk fat with vegetable oils in paneer-like products. Restaurants and hotels must now clearly declare any non-dairy alternatives to consumers. Food business operators must maintain proper records for product traceability and safety.

The order, issued by commissioner of food safety Ashish Singhmar under Section 30(2)(a) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, has come into immediate effect and will remain…

Himachal Pradesh has banned non-dairy analogue paneer being sold as genuine. This action follows market surveillance and laboratory testing by the Food Safety Department.…