# Gujarat and Maharashtra Intensify Action Against Analogue Paneer 2026-08-06T10:50:54+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 3 independent outlets Gujarat and Maharashtra have stepped up action against analogue paneer, a cheaper substitute made with vegetable fats, milk solids, starches and additives. Gujarat inspections reportedly found undeclared analogue products and substandard samples. During a six-day drive, officials inspected 2,527 establishments, destroyed 703 kg of spurious paneer, sealed 18 units and issued 270 notices. Maharashtra has imposed a one-year ban on unstandardised analogue paneer. The main concern is that customers may be served an imitation product without being informed. Gujarat has also banned analogue cheese and butter. Food safety authorities say the decisions followed inspections and laboratory testing, but Gujarat’s announcement did not provide detailed test results or name specific products. Analogue products may be legal when correctly labelled and compliant with standards. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - indiatvnews.com - ndtvprofit.com - freepressjournal.in Tags: analogue paneer, consumer protection, food safety, Gujarat, Maharashtra Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/gujarat-and-maharashtra-tighten-action-against-analogue-paneer/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/gujarat-and-maharashtra-tighten-action-against-analogue-paneer/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.