India’s Fake Paneer Epidemic: How Food Safety Sleeps While Fraud Flourishes
Fake paneer was once a rumor. Today, it’s an industry, spreading across states and fooling millions — right under the nose of the FSSAI. Recent seizures reveal the shocking scale of the problem.
1. State-by-State Seizures
Gujarat: 1,500 kg
Nashik: 250 kg
Hyderabad: 600 kg
Agra: 48 quintals
These numbers reveal a booming underground trade in substandard, fake paneer.
2. An industry Born from Neglect
What was once a rare incident has grown into organized fraud. Fake paneer is now produced in bulk, sold widely, and consumed by unsuspecting families.
3. FSSAI on Permanent Nap Mode
While fake paneer spreads across the country, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of india (FSSAI) appears more interested in sleeping than in safeguarding citizens. Regulatory oversight is practically invisible.
4. Health Risks Ignored
Fake paneer isn’t just a scam — it’s a health hazard. Contaminated ingredients, untested chemicals, and unhygienic practices put millions at risk, yet the watchdog remains largely ineffective.
5. The Economic Angle
This underground industry makes big profits while honest dairies struggle to compete with cheap, fraudulent paneer. Consumers pay the price twice: for fake food and the loss of trust.
6. A Wake-Up Call Ignored
Seizures are reactive. Prevention is absent. Until FSSAI wakes up, fake paneer will continue to spread from Gujarat to Agra — an edible epidemic.
💥 Final Word: Fake paneer isn’t just a product. It’s a symbol of regulatory failure, profit over safety, and consumer vulnerability. And the authority responsible? Still asleep.
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