Food Safety / Analogue Dairy Dishes Not for Sale! Zomato Aligns with FSSAI on Food Safety Standards

New Delhi, Aug 31: Rolling out a new policy, Zomato has prohibited the use of analogue dairy products by restaurants on its platform. The company said that any dish identified by partners as containing analogue dairy will be immediately delisted, while restaurants failing to comply risk being removed altogether.

This move, introduced in the wake of recent FSSAI actions against food businesses, is designed to reinforce consumer trust and ensure food quality.

The company has directed partners to transition to natural dairy products. Where immediate replacement is not possible, restaurants must remove analogue dairy items from their menus. Additionally, partners have been asked to carefully review supplier labels and ingredient declarations to ensure accuracy in product listings.

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“At Zomato, our core mission is better food for more people, and that means safeguarding customer health and upholding clear standards for what’s listed and served by our restaurant partners,” said Aditya Mangla, CEO of Zomato. “This policy reflects that commitment, one we’re taking together with partners who share it.”

The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of food adulteration. Earlier this month, FSSAI suspended licences and issued prohibition orders against two food businesses over non‑compliant ghee products.

In Maharashtra, the Food and Drug Administration banned the production, distribution, and sale of artificial ‘analogue’ paneer for one year after laboratory tests revealed that over 35 per cent of paneer samples failed quality checks due to vegetable‑fat adulteration. Hotels, restaurants, caterers, and cloud kitchens were prohibited from using such substitutes.

Zomato emphasized that its new policy aligns with regulatory requirements and is part of its broader focus on healthier food choices and transparency for consumers.

(IANS)