Maharashtra FDA Orders Clear Labels for Analogue Paneer0

• A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
• August 18, 2025

Key Update In response to consumer complaints about misleading substitutions, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Maharashtra has made it mandatory for food establishments using analogue paneer to display its composition on menus, premises, or packaging. Although the use of cheese analogues in the food service sector has been legally permitted since 2021, FDA