NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered a nationwide enforcement drive to curb adulteration and misbranding of milk and milk products, including paneer and khoya, directing all states and Union territories to act immediately.Issued under Section 16(5) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the directive follows repeated reports of adulterated and fake dairy products, often traced to illegal and unlicensed operators. FSSAI has said misrepresenting adulterated or analogue products as genuine dairy items poses serious health risks and is a clear violation of food safety laws.State Food Safety Departments and FSSAI regional offices have been asked to intensify inspections across the dairy supply chain, covering production, storage and sale. Food Safety Officers will draw samples, verify licences and registrations, and probe supply chains. Where samples fail standards or patterns appear suspicious, authorities have been instructed to carry out traceability exercises to identify sources and dismantle illegal networks.Violations will invite strict action, including seizure of unsafe food, closure of illegal units, suspension or cancellation of licences, and recall and destruction of adulterated products. All enforcement actions must be uploaded on the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) for real-time monitoring.FSSAI has also sought stronger inter-State coordination to curb cross-border movement of adulterated dairy products, asking Commissioners of Food Safety and Regional Directors to personally oversee implementation.In a move directly impacting consumers, state regulators have been told to sensitise hotels, restaurants, caterers, quick-service outlets and pubs, warning them against procuring or using adulterated paneer. Any violation will attract punitive action, with liability extending to food service establishments.Officials said the drive aims to protect consumers, curb food fraud and restore trust in daily staples such as milk and paneer, stressing that dairy safety remains a public health priority.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Not Symbolic, But Substantive’: India’s AI Summit Puts Global South At Centre Of World AI AgendaAmid Diplomatic Strain, Bangladesh Envoy Hamidullah Seeks Trust And Deeper India Ties On Victory DayEthiopia Confers Top National Honour On PM Modi, Citing Visionary Leadership And Global ImpactFrom Real Estate To IPR, Chadha Urges Govt To Unlock Wealth Through A Comprehensive Tokenisation LawPM Modi Holds Talks With Abiy Ahmed Ali, India-Ethiopia Ties Elevated To Strategic PartnershipLok Sabha Erupts Over MGNREGA: Priyanka Gandhi, Tharoor Slam VB‑G RAM G Bill, Shivraj Singh RespondsEx-Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan’s ‘Op Sindoor’ Remark Sparks Row, BJP Hits BackFrom Jordan To Ethiopia: How PM Modi’s Viral Car Diplomacy Is Redefining Diplomatic OpticsBondi Beach Shooting: Terrorists’ Origin Mystery Deepens As Indian Passport, Hyderabad Link EmergesIn Israel, Jaishankar Condoles Sydney Attack Targeting Jews, Sends Zero Tolerance on Terror Message123PhotostoriesFrom Abhishek Bachchan’s ‘Kaalidhar Laapata’ to Sanya Malhotra’s ‘Mrs.’: OTT and theatrical movies that went unnoticed in 2025Final New Moon of 2025: What It Means for Every Zodiac SignJapanese baby names: Most popular boy and girl names in 2025Historical TV shows that left an impact: ‘Jodha Akbar’ to ‘Peshwa Bajirao’Sadhguru lists 8 tips to boost immune system during changing weatherSecret Message From Your Birth Number That You Should KnowMan vs Baby: Lessons Rowan Atkinson’s Trevor Bingley taught parentsFrom co-parenting to emotional presence: Fatherhood lessons from Arjun RampalShort yet meaningful baby names that work globallyJohn Abraham at 53: The fitness regimen that keeps him strong and agile123Hot PicksTop Stock RecommdationCorona RemediesJetBlue flight VenezuelaGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLuka DoncicStephen CurryMegan Thee StallionStephen Curry and Ayesha Curry RumorsConnor McDavid Luxury Car CollectionJalen BrunsonBukayo Saka and Tolami Benson Net WorthConnor McDavidGarrett Wilson InjuryTyler Glasnow
NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered a nationwide enforcement drive to curb adulteration and misbranding of milk and milk products, including paneer and khoya, directing all states and Union territories to act immediately.Issued under Section 16(5) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the directive follows repeated reports of adulterated and fake dairy products, often traced to illegal and unlicensed operators. FSSAI has said misrepresenting adulterated or analogue products as genuine dairy items poses serious health risks and is a clear violation of food safety laws.State Food Safety Departments and FSSAI regional offices have been asked to intensify inspections across the dairy supply chain, covering production, storage and sale. Food Safety Officers will draw samples, verify licences and registrations, and probe supply chains. Where samples fail standards or patterns appear suspicious, authorities have been instructed to carry out traceability exercises to identify sources and dismantle illegal networks.Violations will invite strict action, including seizure of unsafe food, closure of illegal units, suspension or cancellation of licences, and recall and destruction of adulterated products. All enforcement actions must be uploaded on the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) for real-time monitoring.FSSAI has also sought stronger inter-State coordination to curb cross-border movement of adulterated dairy products, asking Commissioners of Food Safety and Regional Directors to personally oversee implementation.In a move directly impacting consumers, state regulators have been told to sensitise hotels, restaurants, caterers, quick-service outlets and pubs, warning them against procuring or using adulterated paneer. Any violation will attract punitive action, with liability extending to food service establishments.Officials said the drive aims to protect consumers, curb food fraud and restore trust in daily staples such as milk and paneer, stressing that dairy safety remains a public health priority.
