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FSSAI Proposes Restrictions on 'Paneer' Label for Dairy Analogue Products

By Rohan Iyer24 September 2026 1 min read
FSSAI Proposes Restrictions on 'Paneer' Label for Dairy Analogue Products

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed new restrictions on the use of the term "paneer" for dairy analogue products made without milk-derived ingredients. The proposed change aims to prevent consumer confusion and ensure accurate product descriptions, particularly in the food-service industry. Under the draft amendment, products made with non-milk ingredients would have to stop using the word "paneer" in their names, labels, and marketing material, creating a clearer distinction between conventional paneer and dairy analogue.

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