The FSSAI is proposing an amendment to ensure that only products derived from milk are listed as ‘Paneer’

Under the proposed amendment, products already licensed or registered under the ‘analogue in dairy context’ category would have to stop using the term ‘Paneer’ in their nomenclature, labeling or marketing. Image for illustration only | Photo credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a proposal to amend the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restriction of Sale) Regulations, 2011 to curb the manufacture and sale of analogue products like ‘Paneer’ and prevent consumers from being misled about the nature and composition of such products, a release issued by the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.

The proposed amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restriction of Sale) Regulations 2026 seeks to insert a new clause in regulation 2.1.1 of the existing regulations, specifically covering “paneer made from non-dairy ingredients”.

Under the proposed amendment, products already licensed or registered under the ‘analogue in dairy context’ category would have to stop using the term ‘Paneer’ in their nomenclature, labeling or marketing.

The aim of the proposed change is to ensure that the nomenclature and marketing of foods accurately reflect their nature and composition, thus enabling consumers to make an informed choice.

Since the notification is a draft regulation, FSSAI has invited objections and suggestions from stakeholders and the public. The draft regulation will be taken into account after 60 days from the date on which copies of the Official Gazette containing the notice are made available to the public.

Published – 24 Sep 2026 22:41 IST