2 min learnUp to date: Aug 18, 2026 07:44 PM IST
The Maharashtra meals security physique on Tuesday issued a suspension order towards the meals licences of institutions at Bandra’s prestigious Otters Membership for using ‘analog paneer’, which was banned final month. The motion towards Otters Membership was taken after Tukaram Mundhe-led Meals and Drug Administration (FDA) obtained a criticism, alleging ‘lack of hygiene’ on the institutions.
In line with press observe, the meals security physique suspended its licence after discovering a number of violations, together with unclean and damaged flooring with partial drainage blockage, broken gaskets/lining in fridges inflicting improper door closure and temperature fluctuations; no report of Complete Polar Compounds (TPC) testing for cooking oil; and, most severely, the sale of proprietary food beneath the model title “Common Paneer” (Punjab Sind Dairy) regardless of a state-wide ban.
The meals security physique mentioned the Otters Membership was making ready varied paneer dishes utilizing this banned substitute.
“We had obtained a criticism about lack of hygiene at its restaurant, following which our workforce carried out an inspection,” mentioned an FDA official. “Among the many key lapses on the premises was the presence of analogue paneer. We discovered it there, regardless that we will’t confirm whether or not it was getting used or not.”
FDA banned analog paneer
Earlier, Maharashtra meals security regulator had banned the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of “analogue” or non-dairy paneer throughout the state for one 12 months. The order has additionally directed lodges, eating places, caterers and cloud kitchens to cease utilizing the vegetable-fat substitute instead of real paneer.
The order, issued by Meals Security Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe beneath Part 30(2)(a) of the Meals Security and Requirements Act, 2006, and revealed within the state gazette on July 30, takes impact instantly and can stay in drive for one 12 months.
That is the most recent in a collection of actions taken towards Mumbai’s prestigious golf equipment.
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Late final month, meals licences of institutions on the Cricket Membership of India (CCI), RK Juhu Gymkhana, Aparna Juhu Gymkhana, MIG Cricket Membership and Willingdon Sports activities Membership had been suspended by the FDA. The meals security regulator additionally issued a stop-business discover to a restaurant at Goregaon Sports activities Membership in Malad West.
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