Bengaluru, The Karnataka government has prohibited the production, storage, distribution and sale of ‘analogue paneer’ being sold as ‘paneer’ across the state for a year to safeguard public health, officials said on Saturday.
“Karnataka has tested several paneer samples, and it is found that there is no adulteration.
“The Food Safety Division of the Department of Food Safety and Drug Administration, Karnataka, has issued a Government Notification dated August 17, prohibiting the manufacturing, processing, packing, storage, distribution, transportation, wholesale and retail sales, display for sale and supply of Analogue/Non-Dairy Paneer being sold under the name ‘Paneer’ in the state for a year,” the department Commissioner Srinivas K, said in a statement. Even though there is no adulteration of paneer with vegetable oil, vegetable fat or other dairy ingredients, the prohibition is ordered in the interest of public health,” the department said.
The Department of Food Safety and Drug Administration will take necessary measures across the state for the effective implementation and enforcement. Food business operators have been advised to strictly comply with the provisions of the order.
