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Eateries in Maharashtra told to label dishes if using cheese analogues
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Thursday, 23 April, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Ashwani Maindola, New Delhi
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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially cracked down on the deceptive use of ‘cheese analogues’, ordering all food service establishments to provide clear disclosure to diners from May 1.
The new directive targets the growing industry practice of using vegetable-fat-based substitutes in place of traditional dairy without informing the consumer.
The directive requires restaurants, cafes, and street-food vendors to explicitly label dishes that utilise dairy analogues in the ‘menu’. These substitutes, often crafted from edible vegetable oils and starches, mimic the texture of cheese or paneer but do not share the same nutritional profile as milk-based products.
Establishments have been granted a period until April 30, to revise their branding and 'menu' descriptions.
As per reports, from May 1, the FDA will launch state-wide inspections to ensure compliance.
Authorities warned that any establishment failing to update its menus by the deadline will face strict legal action, including the potential suspension of operating licences.
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