Photo: Press Information Bureau (English releases)FSSAI proposes draft amendment to ensure only milk-derived products are represented as ‘Paneer’
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This proposed amendment aims to prevent consumers from being misled by ensuring that only milk-derived products can be marketed as paneer. It directly affects how dairy alternatives are labeled and sold in the market.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has put forward a proposed draft amendment. This regulatory change aims to guarantee that food items represented by the term Paneer are exclusively manufactured from milk derivatives. By tightening these standards, the agency intends to prevent non-dairy substitutes from being marketed under this traditional name. The initiative focuses on protecting consumer interests and maintaining authenticity within the marketplace. Stakeholders and the public can review the regulatory document and provide their feedback before final implementation by the governing body.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is the statutory body responsible for setting food safety standards and regulating the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food items across the country.
- •The review of objections and suggestions submitted by stakeholders and the public during the 60-day consultation period.
- •The final notification and implementation timeline for the draft amendment in the Official Gazette.