Heritage Foods rebuts FSSAI notice over 'Fresh Paneer' labelling

FSSAI flagged Heritage Foods' 'Fresh Paneer' branding as potentially misleading under Schedule V norms. The company defended the claim, citing its refrigerated, preservative-free product and asserting full compliance with mandatory label declarations.

— Filed Wed, 8 Jul, 2026, 19:05 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

FSSAI issued a notice to Heritage Foods over allegedly misleading 'Fresh Paneer' labelling under Schedule V norms. The company responded, defending the claim as reflecting its refrigerated, preservative-free product and asserting full regulatory compliance and mandatory label declarations.

Why this matters

Follows repeated FSSAI scrutiny of Heritage Foods' labelling, including earlier flags on 'Fresh Paneer' and 'Healthy Happiness' claims, as the company continues to defend its 'Fresh' branding amid the ongoing probe.

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