π§ Punjab bans fake paneer for a whole year
The Punjab government has imposed a one-year ban on manufacturing and selling analogue paneer across the state. This action was taken by the Commissioner of Food Safety, Punjab, on August 20, 2026. The prohibition order covers all storage, transport, and distribution of non-dairy paneer. Officials noted that some FBOs were marketing vegetable oil-based substitutes as genuine dairy paneer. Designated Officers must now conduct strict inspections, and violators will face immediate legal action. π§