FSSAI Enhances Surveillance on Dairy Analogues Amid Festive Surge

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has requested states to increase monitoring of dairy analogues during March. These products, which resemble milk products but can contain non-milk components, are being scrutinized to prevent adulteration and ensure compliance with food safety standards during the festive season.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has instructed all states and Union Territories to intensify surveillance efforts on dairy analogues this March. This directive aligns with the increased demand during the festive season when such products might be prone to adulteration and mislabelling.

Dairy analogues are products where non-milk constituents replace milk components but maintain a look and taste similar to traditional milk products. They fall under watch due to potential misconceptions about their composition, as they are often mistaken for genuine dairy items.

FSSAI's ongoing surveillance is part of a broader initiative to curb food adulteration. By focusing on dairy analogues, they aim to uphold food safety regulations, ensuring that consumers are not misled by inappropriately labelled or adulterated products.

(With inputs from agencies.)