Zomato Delists Analogue Paneer Dishes Across India Amid Intensifying Food Safety Scrutiny
Mumbai, August 31, 2026: Zomato has delisted dishes containing analogue paneer and other analogue dairy products from its platform across India, amid intensifying regulatory scrutiny over the use of non-dairy substitutes in food. Sources said other major food ordering and delivery platforms are also considering similar measures. With immediate effect, Zomato has removed dishes that restaurant…
Mumbai, August 31, 2026: Zomato has removed analogue paneer and other analogue dairy dishes from its platform across India, as regulators tighten controls on non-dairy substitutes. The company is implementing a zero-tolerance policy, with restaurants instructed to switch to natural dairy products or remove analogue dishes from menus.
Other major food delivery platforms are also reportedly considering similar restrictions. States like Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat have imposed temporary restrictions or are examining similar measures following concerns over consumer health, food safety, and product misrepresentation.
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