FSSAI Proposes Restrictions On ‘Paneer’ Label For Substitute Non-Milk Analogue Products; Here’s What Will Change
The word ‘paneer’ could soon be reserved more clearly for milk-based products, with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) proposing new restrictions on the use of the term for dairy analogue products made without milk-derived ingredients. The proposal forms part of the draft Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Amendment Regulations, 2026, published…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) aims to curb misleading marketing practices regarding dairy analogue products by proposing new restrictions on the term 'paneer'. The proposed change, part of the draft Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Amendment Regulations, 2026, seeks to prevent consumer confusion about the nature and composition of products labeled as paneer.
The amendment specifically targets products made with ingredients not derived from milk, requiring them to stop using the word "paneer" in their product names, labels, and marketing materials. This move is intended to distinguish conventional paneer, made from milk, from non-milk analogue products. Existing 'Analogue in Dairy Context' products will be required to adhere to the new guidelines, ensuring clarity in labeling and preventing deceptive advertising.
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