Otters Club challenges FDA paneer safety report, cites FSSAI certification

The United States Food and Drug Administration recently issued a report questioning the safety of paneer sold under the Otters Club label. The FDA’s assessment raised concerns about possible contamination, prompting calls for further scrutiny of the product.
In response, Otters Club issued a statement denying the allegations, emphasizing that its paneer is manufactured in compliance with Indian food safety standards. The company highlighted that the product carries a valid certification from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), which it says confirms adherence to prescribed quality norms.
Otters Club’s spokesperson added that the brand routinely conducts internal quality checks and that no health incidents have been reported in connection with its paneer. The firm urged the FDA to consider the FSSAI certification as evidence of the product’s safety.
The matter may lead to a dialogue between the two regulatory bodies to resolve the discrepancy, though no legal action has been announced so far.