Current Affairs - National - Discussion

Paneer is the product name that FSSAI has proposed restricting for use on non-milk dairy analogue products. The draft Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Amendment Regulations, 2026, seeks to prohibit products licensed or registered under the “Analogue in Dairy Context” category from using the word “paneer” in their names or labelling. The proposal aims to prevent consumers from being misled about the nature and ingredients of food products. The draft was published on September 24, 2026, and FSSAI has invited objections and suggestions from stakeholders for a period of 60 days.