Kathmandu, October 26: The government has imposed a complete ban on the import, entry through border points and sale and distribution in Nepal of all biscuits under the Priyagold brand, manufactured by India’s Surya Food & Agro Limited.
The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control has prohibited the sale and distribution of the brand’s biscuits in Nepal because they are not fit for human consumption. The biscuits had already been banned for human consumption in India. According to the department, the ban was imposed after Priyagold biscuits imported into Nepal were found to violate the Food Hygiene and Quality Act.
Biscuits Made Using Cattle Feed
Tests conducted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) found that Priyagold biscuits were manufactured using bran, which is used as cattle feed, as a source of dietary fibre. The jute sacks containing the bran were clearly labelled ‘for cattle feed’ and ‘not for human consumption.’
In addition, serious lapses were found at the factory in sanitation, pest control, raw material storage and employees’ personal hygiene. Following these findings, FSSAI suspended the manufacturer’s licence and initiated prosecution proceedings.
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