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Nepal Bans Biscuits Over Cattle Feed Scare
19 Oct
Summary
- Nepal banned import and sale of Priyagold biscuits.
- Indian regulator found cattle feed bran in the biscuits.
- Surya Food and Agro's license was suspended by FSSAI.
Nepalese authorities have issued a ban on the import, sale, and distribution of Priyagold biscuits, a product of India's Surya Food and Agro Ltd. The decision, announced on Monday by the Food Technology and Quality Control Department (FTQCD), classifies the biscuits as sub-standard.
This action follows serious food safety and hygiene violations identified by India's Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) during an inspection. The FSSAI has initiated legal proceedings against Surya Food and Agro for allegedly using cattle feed bran in its biscuit manufacturing.
As a result of the FSSAI's findings and subsequent license suspension, Nepal's FTQCD has imposed the restrictions to ensure consumer safety and welfare. An urgent meeting confirmed the ban, with a directive for authorized importers and traders to immediately recall any existing stock from the market.
