Nepal Bans Sale of Priyagold Biscuits, Directs Immediate Recall Over Health Safety Violations

26th October 2026, Kathmandu

The Government of Nepal has officially banned the sale, distribution, and consumption of Priyagold biscuits manufactured by the Indian firm Surya Food and Agro Limited.

Nepal Bans Priyagold Biscuits’ Sale

The government issued an immediate market recall due to severe food safety and hygiene violations reported in India.

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Regulatory Action and Foreign Regulator Findings

The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DFTQC) instituted the prohibition following enforcement actions by Indian food safety regulators.

• Regulatory Directives: The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control initiated the import ban, sales prohibition, and consumer advisory following the suspension of the manufacturer’s operational license in India.
• Indian Regulator Notice: The ban relies on official notification issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on October 17, 2026.
• Substandard Ingredients: Indian regulatory investigations revealed that materials intended for animal feed were utilized in manufacturing biscuits for human consumption.
• Operational Hygiene Violations: Inspections identified severe deficiencies in factory sanitation, pest control measures, raw material storage protocols, and personal hygiene standards of food handling personnel.
• Structural Deficiencies: The manufacturing facility lacked essential equipment maintenance and repeatedly breached mandatory food safety processing standards, leading to license suspension and legal proceedings in India.

Market Recall Execution, Local Monitoring, and Public Advisory

The department has deployed administrative measures across local jurisdictions to ensure complete withdrawal of the product line from domestic supply chains.

• Immediate Recall Order: DFTQC Director General Sanjeev Karna instructed official authorized importers and food distributors to immediately withdraw all Priyagold biscuit inventories from local markets.
• Disposal and Auditing Directives: Distributors and business operators must ensure safe disposal of recalled product stock and maintain strict recordkeeping for regulatory verification.
• Market Enforcement: Local government authorities and district administrations have been requested to conduct market monitoring and enforce compliance across retail outlets.
• Consumer Safety Warning: The department issued a formal public warning advising consumers to refrain from purchasing or consuming Priyagold biscuits.

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