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Mumbai Police Bust Fake Paneer Racket, Seize 550 kg of Cheese Analogue 0

Key Update In a major operation against food adulteration, Mumbai Police and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized 550 kilograms of cheese analogue falsely sold as malai paneer during a raid in Antop Hill on August 25. Acting on orders from senior FDA officials, the crime branch’s control unit led the raid. Officials targeted

Does the Iodine Test Catch Fake Paneer?0

Key Development A recent viral video showed an iodine tincture test performed on paneer served at a celebrity-owned restaurant in Mumbai, where iodine turned the paneer black. Many viewers interpreted this as proof that starch had adulterated the paneer and that it was fake. However, food experts caution that the iodine test alone cannot fully

Gujarat FDA Raids Mehsana Factory Making Fake Paneer 0

Key Updates The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Gujarat has raided a factory in Mehsana for producing fake paneer made from palm oil and acetic acid. Officials warned that these ingredients pose serious health risks, including digestive disorders, organ damage, and other chronic illnesses. During the operation, FDA teams seized samples of the fake

Noida Police Bust Fake Paneer Racket in Delhi-NCR 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 1, 2025
Report Late Friday night, Noida Police stopped a Mahindra pickup in Sector 63 after receiving a tip-off. They found 14 quintals of adulterated paneer in the truck and arrested the driver, 32-year-old Gulfam from Shajapur village in Aligarh. During questioning, Gulfam revealed the location of a production unit in Sahajpura village. Police raided the site
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University Refutes Allegations of ‘Fake’ Paneer and Contamination 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 4, 2025
Report On Monday, NMIMS University announced its thorough investigation into allegations of ‘fake’ paneer and insects in the food served at SVK’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) at Jadcherla, Telangana. An independent lab test disproved these claims. Some students claimed to have tested the paneer using online methods, but the university pointed out
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Enhancing Food Safety for a Safe Diwali!0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- November 1, 2024
Report During the festive season, food safety authorities across India are ramping up efforts to protect consumers. In Nagpur, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confiscated significant quantities of contaminated food, while in Godhra, a shop received a notice for poor hygiene after a customer discovered fungus in candies. Meanwhile, in Bhopal, officials collected samples
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