Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Milky Mist Denies FSSAI Inquiry Into Paneer Products
Milky Mist says food-safety officials have not sent it an official notice about its paneer.
Some reports said officials wanted paneer samples tested because of concerns about quality.
The company says it will answer if officials contact it.
The reports about testing have not been confirmed by the company.
Separately, FSSAI reportedly acted over claims and product information on some Milky Mist dairy products sold online.
In another separate report, officials seized expired goods, including Milky Mist khoa, at a Bengaluru unit.
That report also mentioned problems with labels.
These are separate reported actions, not confirmation of an official paneer inquiry.
Milky Mist said it had received no notice or directive from FSSAI or Tamil Nadu food-safety authorities about an inquiry into its paneer.
Media reports alleged that officials asked Tamil Nadu to submit Milky Mist paneer samples for laboratory testing after tests reportedly found poor quality.
The company said it would respond to any formal communication and take necessary action under applicable law.
A separate September 23 report said FSSAI acted over allegedly misleading claims and product information for three Milky Mist dairy products sold through Swiggy Instamart and BigBasket.
A report on inspections in Bengaluru said officials seized expired goods, including Milky Mist khoa, and found labelling deficiencies at a distribution unit.
- Who
- Milky Mist, FSSAI, and the Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department.
- What
- Milky Mist denied receiving an official notice or directive for an inquiry into its paneer; media reports alleged samples were to be tested.
- When
- The clarification was reported on October 10, 2026; a separate report about FSSAI action was dated September 23.
- Where
- The clarification was made in a filing to stock exchanges; the reported paneer sample testing concerned Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- The company issued its clarification after reports alleged that paneer samples were being tested following quality concerns.
Media Reports
Milky Mist
Whether paneer samples were subject to an inquiry
Media Reports
Reports alleged that officials asked Tamil Nadu to submit Milky Mist paneer samples for testing after tests reportedly indicated poor quality.
Milky Mist
Milky Mist said it had received no official notice or directive from FSSAI or the Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department initiating an inquiry into its paneer.
- Company clarification
- Milky Mist said it had received no notice or directive from FSSAI or the Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department about an inquiry into its paneer.
- Reported paneer testing
- Media reports alleged that central food-safety officials instructed Tamil Nadu to submit Milky Mist paneer samples for laboratory testing.
- Company response
- Milky Mist said it would respond to communications from authorities and take any necessary action under applicable law.
- Separate reported FSSAI action
- A September 23 PTI report said action concerned product claims and information for Fresh Low Fat Cream, Farm Fresh Curd, and Greek Yoghurt sold through Swiggy Instamart and BigBasket.
- Reported Karnataka inspection
- The New Indian Express reported that officials seized expired goods, including Milky Mist khoa, at a distribution unit in Bilekahalli, Bengaluru, and found labelling deficiencies.
- Product range
- Milky Mist says it has a portfolio of more than 400 products.
- Clarification date
- October 10, 2026.
