Summary
The ban applies to manufacturing, processing, storage, transport, distribution, and retail.
The purpose is to ensure food safety and prevent misleading products.
Key Points
3 points1
Non‑dairy paneer, a cheese substitute, is prohibited for one year.
2
All stages from making to selling are covered by the ban.
3
The action aims to protect consumers from unsafe or deceptive food items.
New Words to Learn
8 wordsMaharashtra
a state in western India
Food and Medicine Authority
the agency that makes sure food and medicines are safe
analogue
a product that imitates another but is not the same
non-dairy
made without any milk or milk products
paneer
a fresh, soft cheese used in many Indian dishes
manufacturing
the process of making a product in large quantities
processing
preparing raw materials so they become a final product
distribution
the act of delivering products to stores or customers
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