NHRC notice to states, UTs, FSSAI over concerns raised about sale, consumption of ‘analogue paneer’
New Delhi, The NHRC has issued notices to all states and UTs, and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India in the wake of a complaint raising concerns over the manufacturing, sale and consumption of ‘analogue paneer’. NHRC notice to states, UTs, FSSAI over concerns raised about sale, consumption of ‘analogue paneer’ The Commission said it considers it necessary for the FSSAI to clarify the nutritional composition and nutritional value of ‘analogue paneer’, including its protein, fat and other relevant nutritional parameters, and whether such information is adequately disclosed to consumers, reads a case proceedings dated August 13. ‘Analogue paneer’ refers to an imitation of traditional dairy paneer. The National Human Rights Commission has also sought clarification as to why the manufacture, regulation and sale of such products are considered necessary, particularly when three states have reportedly already imposed restrictions or prohibitions on ‘analogue paneer.’ Further, what nutritional or consumer benefit is being sought by allowing its manufacturing and the sale to continue, the human rights body asked. The present matter has arisen from …








