स्टार्च से बने पनीर पैकेट पर 'पनीर' नहीं लिख पाएंगे:FSSAI ने ड्राफ्ट जारी कर सुझाव मांगें; 3 आसान तरीकों से करें असली-नकली की पहचान

India’s FSSAI released a draft rule prohibiting starch-based cheese packets from being labeled as ‘paneer.’ Simultaneously, it tightened junk food regulations within 50 meters of schools and launched enforcement against five online platforms for selling toxic or misleading products. The agency also outlined methods to identify fake paneer and plans to monitor salt, sugar, and fat content in food items. Supreme Court’s strictures prompted FSSAI to enforce compliance with pending rules.

Three methods suggested to distinguish real paneer from fake starch-based substitutes. Before: Starch-based paneer substitutes could be mislabeled as real paneer; weak enforcement of junk food rules near schools and online toxic sales. Consumers will face clearer labeling to avoid deceptive food products, while schools gain stricter oversight of unhealthy snacks nearby. Online sellers risk penalties for toxic or fraudulent items, and manufacturers must comply with stricter nutritional standards or risk legal action.

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