Milky Mist denies receiving FSSAI notice over paneer products

MUMBAI: With reports about its paneer products making the rounds, Milky Mist Dairy Food is setting the record straight, saying it has received no official communication directing an inquiry into the products. The dairy company issued a voluntary clarification on 10 October after media reports and social media posts referred to an alleged communication from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

In a disclosure to BSE and the National Stock Exchange of India, Milky Mist said that, as of the date and time of its filing, it had not received any specific notice, order or communication from either FSSAI or the Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department directing an inquiry into its paneer products, as alleged in the reports.

The company said it had taken note of the reports but did not confirm the existence of an official notice or an ongoing inquiry. Its clarification addresses the alleged communication circulating in the media and on social platforms.

Milky Mist added that it would respond appropriately to any communication received from the relevant authorities and take any necessary action in accordance with applicable law.

The disclosure was signed by S Prakash, company secretary and compliance officer, and made available on the company’s website. Milky Mist Dairy Food Limited, formerly known as Milky Mist Dairy Food Private Limited, is listed on the stock exchanges under scrip code 544868 and symbol MILKYMIST.

The company’s statement clarifies its position as of 10 October; it does not establish whether any communication may be issued by the authorities subsequently.