{
  "id": 15620461,
  "title": "Nepal bans India-made Priyagold biscuits after FSSAI flags food safety violations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/nepal-bans-india-made-priyagold-biscuits-after-fssai-flags-food",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-19T15:05:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/world/nepal-bans-india-made-priyagold-biscuits-after-fssai-flags-food-safety-violations-11792419544899.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nepal has prohibited the import, sales, and distribution of Priyagold biscuits produced by Surya Food and Agro Ltd in India, citing food safety violations. The Food Technology and Quality Control Department in Nepal issued a notice on Monday stating that the product is sub-standard. India's food regulator, the FSSAI, is taking legal action against Surya Food & Agro for using cattle feed bran in the manufacturing process and for other serious infractions. During an inspection of Surya Food and Agro, the FSSAI found significant food safety and hygiene issues. Following this, the FTQCD banned the import and sale of Priyagold biscuits and suspended Surya Food and Agro's license. The department's decision was made after an emergency meeting aimed at safeguarding human health and consumer welfare. The government has urged everyone to stop importing, selling, and distributing the biscuits, and to recall any remaining stock from the market.",
  "summary": "Issuing a notice on Monday, the Food Technology and Quality Control Department of Nepal imposed restrictions on import, sales, and distribution of Priya Gold biscuits manufactured by India's Surya Food and Agro Ltd, describing the product as sub-standard.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}