A consignment of 148 kilograms of paneer (cottage cheese) being transported from Punjab to Himachal Pradesh has been seized by the Food Safety Department in Una. The shipment was intercepted in an ‘Eco’ van at Bahdala, located a short distance from the district headquarters. The departmental team has collected samples to determine whether the paneer is genuine or counterfeit. Questions have been raised regarding its quality, which will only be clarified following a formal investigation.
Samples Intended for Retailers
It is reported that the trader was in the process of taking samples of the paneer to various shopkeepers before finalizing sales. The Food Safety Department team is currently on-site following the operation conducted on Monday morning, and inquiries are underway.
Consignment Brought from Ropar to Una
Preliminary questioning revealed that the paneer was being transported from Ropar to various locations in Una, with the stock intended to serve as samples for potential buyers. The investigation confirmed that approximately 1.5 quintals (150 kg) of paneer were present in the vehicle. The trader in question holds a valid license and is also involved in the large-scale production of paneer. In addition to verifying the relevant documentation, Food Safety Inspector Sakshi has collected samples of the paneer for laboratory testing. What the officials say
Jagdish Dhiman, Assistant Commissioner of the Food Safety Department in Una, stated that samples of the paneer have been collected for testing; meanwhile, the trader concerned possesses the necessary licenses and related documentation for the paneer.
