FSSAI initiates prosecution against Surya Food & Agro for using cattle feed bran in Priyagold biscuits production
The regulator has also initiated prosecution proceedings against Dodla Dairy and UEIR Organic Foods over food safety violations involving substandard full cream milk and pesticide residues in yellow raisins, respectively
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated legal proceedings against Surya Food & Agro, the manufacturer of Priyagold biscuits, for using cattle feed bran in their production and violating food safety requirements. The regulator also filed charges against Dodla Dairy for substandard full cream milk and UEIR Organic Foods for pesticide residues in yellow raisins.
These actions were taken following regulatory inspections and laboratory analysis that revealed non-compliance with food safety standards. The FSSAI found that Surya Food & Agro was using bran intended for cattle feed in the manufacture of Priyagold biscuits, which was stored in gunny bags marked for cattle consumption. The company was also found lacking in several areas, including plant hygiene, pest control, raw material storage, personnel hygiene, and handling of intermediate formulations.
FSSAI had previously suspended Surya Food & Agro's licence for serious non-compliances detected during the inspection.
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