Maharashtra Bans Fake Cheese, Imposes 6‑Month Jail and ₹10 Lakh Fine

The Maharashtra government has issued a ban on the production and sale of fake cheese, citing concerns over consumer safety and food quality. Under the new directive, any individual or company found violating the ban faces a maximum sentence of six months in prison and a monetary penalty of ₹10 lakh. The enforcement will be carried out by the state’s food safety authorities, who will conduct inspections and raids on suspected establishments. The ban is part of a broader initiative to curb food adulteration and protect public health. No further details on the implementation timeline have been released at this time.