Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Telangana Bans Artificial Paneer Sold as Dairy Paneer
Telangana has banned paneer that is not made from dairy milk when it is sold as regular paneer.
This includes artificial, analogue, and other non-dairy versions.
The ban covers making, processing, packing, storing, transporting, distributing, and selling these products.
It applies throughout Telangana.
The rule began on September 10, 2026.
It will continue for one year.
Officials said the decision was made because of public health concerns.
Businesses that break the rule may face legal action.
Telangana has prohibited the manufacture, processing, packing, storage, distribution, transportation, and sale of analogue, artificial, and non-dairy paneer.
The ban applies statewide to substitutes sold or marketed as dairy paneer.
The order took effect immediately on September 10, 2026, and will remain in force for one year.
The Commissioner of Food Safety issued the order under Section 30(2)(a) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Authorities cited public health concerns and warned that violators could face legal action.
- Who
- The Telangana government, the Commissioner of Food Safety, and the Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs issued the prohibition.
- What
- A statewide, one-year ban was imposed on analogue, artificial, and non-dairy paneer sold or marketed as dairy paneer.
- When
- The order took effect on September 10, 2026, and was published or reported on September 11, 2026.
- Where
- Throughout the state of Telangana, including Hyderabad.
- Why
- Officials cited public health concerns and the marketing of non-dairy products as paneer.
- Jurisdiction
- Telangana
- Effective date
- September 10, 2026
- Duration
- One year
- Covered products
- Analogue, artificial, and non-dairy paneer sold as paneer
- Prohibited activities
- Manufacture, processing, packing, storage, distribution, transportation, and sale
- Legal basis
- Section 30(2)(a) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
- Official notification
- Gazette Notification No. 807, dated September 10, 2026
- Stated reason
- Protection of public health
