Inspections of more than 2,500 food establishments across Gujarat and the destruction of over 700 kg of food marked a statewide crackdown on the labelling and quality of paneer and its substitutes, as authorities stepped up enforcement following new disclosure rules.

The Food and Drug Regulatory Authority (FDCA) conducted a "mega special drive" between April 4 and 9 to verify the quality, correct identification and consumer disclosure of paneer and cheese products across hotels, restaurants, dhabas and other food service units, officials said on Thursday.