The Karnataka government has imposed a one-year ban on the manufacture, storage, distribution, and sale of 'analogue paneer' marketed as 'paneer', effective from August 17. The ban aims to protect public health by ensuring that only paneer derived from milk is sold under that name, officials said on Saturday, according to livemint.com.
Authorities clarified that the ban specifically targets dairy analogue products that are falsely marketed as paneer. This move follows a government notification issued on August 17, which prohibits the use of substitutes being sold as paneer. The government emphasized that paneer must be made from milk, and any product not meeting this criterion cannot be labeled or sold as paneer.
This ban addresses concerns over food safety and consumer protection in Karnataka's dairy market. The move aligns with regulatory efforts to curb misleading labeling and ensure product authenticity. Similar regulations have been implemented in other states to maintain standards in dairy products and prevent health risks associated with analogue or imitation foods.
The ban on analogue paneer will remain in effect for one year, during which authorities will monitor compliance and take action against violations. The Karnataka government issued the notification on August 17, marking the start of this regulatory enforcement.