The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently conducted an inspection of the Surya Food & Agro manufacturing plant, the makers of Priyagold biscuits. The regulatory action followed a formal consumer complaint alleging that the company was utilizing bran intended for cattle feed in its human-grade biscuit products.

Upon investigation, the FSSAI reported discovering serious deficiencies regarding both food safety protocols and general facility hygiene. While the regulator confirmed the presence of these issues, the report did not specify the exact volume of contaminated product that may have reached the market or the specific timeline of the production lapses. The findings have raised concerns regarding quality control standards at the facility, as the use of animal-grade ingredients in human food products is a violation of food safety regulations.

Surya Food & Agro has not yet released a detailed public statement addressing the specific findings of the FSSAI report. The regulatory body is expected to initiate further enforcement actions based on the severity of the hygiene violations observed during the site visit.