Maharashtra bans analog paneer for 1 year over health concerns
Maharashtra just put a one-year ban on analog paneer, a non-dairy, lookalike version made from vegetable oils and additives, after health concerns popped up.
Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe announced the move on July 30, and anyone caught selling or storing it could face penalties under food safety laws.
FDA 35.4% analog paneer failed checks
Turns out, an FDA investigation found that between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026, 109 of 308 samples, or 35.4%, failed quality checks, with some even unsafe to eat.
The product was often sold without proper labels, making it tricky for people to know what they were getting.
Maharashtra is now the second state after Chhattisgarh to take this step.
BJP MLA Vikram Pachpute called the decision "It is a pioneering step in safeguarding consumer health. I believe other states will also follow suit," and wants similar action against analog cheese too.