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FSSAI Proposes Draft Regulations 2026 Banning 'Paneer' Label on Dairy Analogue Products
26 September 2026
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released draft regulations to prohibit non-milk analogue products from using the term 'paneer'. The initiative aims to enhance consumer transparency and prevent misleading nomenclature in the food market.
Key Highlights
- FSSAI published the draft Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Amendment Regulations, 2026 on September 24, 2026.
- The proposed rule prohibits products licensed under 'Analogue in Dairy Context' from using the word 'paneer' in their names and labels.
- Dairy analogues mimic milk-based products in appearance and function but are formulated using non-milk ingredients.
- Stakeholders have been given a 60-day window to submit objections and suggestions regarding this draft regulation.
Exam Quick Facts
Nodal Ministry / Dept
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
Key Bodies
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Constitutional & Legal Context
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Static GK Connection
FSSAI functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.