On October 17, 2026, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) initiated legal proceedings against Surya Food & Agro, Dodla Dairy, and UEIR Organic Foods. The action was described as prosecution proceedings, indicating the regulator had moved to formal court filings. This step followed inspections and consumer complaints that had previously been noted by the agency.
One of the core allegations raised by FSSAI concerned the use of cattle feed bran in the manufacture of Priyagold biscuits produced by Surya Food & Agro. The bran, according to the regulator's findings, was intended solely for animal feed and not approved for human consumption. This discovery was part of the basis for legal action.
FSSAI initiates prosecution against Priyagold biscuits maker over the use of cattle feed bran. Dodla Dairy faces action over unsafe milk, while UEIR Organic Foods is under the scanner over pesticide residues in yellow raisins. Read More https://t.co/jM05urYYay https://t.co/Ri05wRB3PY
A separate sample taken from Dodla Dairy's full cream milk was analysed by a Food Analyst and declared substandard. The non-conformity related to the prescribed milk fat content. The finding was sufficient for the regulator to include the company in the prosecution proceedings.
These shortcomings were observed and highlighted as contributing factors to the decision to pursue legal action.
FSSAI found pesticide residues in organic raisins associated with UEIR Organic Foods. Their presence constituted a safety violation contributing to the legal steps taken against that firm.
The FSSAI has initiated prosecution against three food businesses for safety violations. Surya Food & Agro used cattle-feed bran in Priyagold biscuits and lacked proper hygiene. Dodla Dairy faced legal action after a milk sample was found to contain detergent or caustic soda alongside low fat levels. Meanwhile, UEIR Organic Foods was prosecuted after pesticide residues were detected in its yellow raisins. #JioNews #FoodSafety #India #FSSAI #Priyagold Image Credit: Asianet Newsable
Beyond the specific product issues, the regulator cited significant deficiencies in plant hygiene, raw material storage, and overall milk quality during its inspections. These shortcomings were observed and highlighted as contributing factors to the decision to pursue legal action.
Before the October 2026 proceedings, FSSAI had already suspended the license of Surya Food & Agro due to serious non-compliances observed during an earlier inspection. This earlier action was based on significant shortcomings identified by the regulator.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated prosecution proceedings against Surya Food & Agro Ltd, the manufacturer of Priyagold Biscuits, for allegedly using bran meant for cattle feed as a source of fibre in biscuit manufacturing. The action follows a consumer complaint and an inspection that revealed serious food safety and hygiene deficiencies. FSSAI had earlier suspended the company’s licence. In a separate case, FSSAI approved prosecution against Dodla Dairy and other concerned food business operators after laboratory testing found a full cream milk sample unsafe due to the presence of detergent/caustic soda and substandard due to low milk fat content. The regulator also detected pesticide residues in a sample of yellow raisins associated with UEIR Organic Foods, raising further food safety concerns. Follow @pulse_pune for more news and updates. #Priyagold #FSSAI #DodlaDairy #FoodSafety #FoodAdulteration #ConsumerAlert #IndiaNews #PunePulse
In communicating its actions, the regulator emphasized its commitment to enforcing food safety regulations and ensuring consumer safety. This framing was repeated in the source summaries and reflects the agency's public stance when initiating legal steps against food businesses.
The legal proceedings initiated by FSSAI on October 17, 2026, against all three firms indicate that the cases will be heard in a court where penalties may be imposed.
The actions taken by FSSAI on this single day illustrate the regulator's ongoing effort to monitor, inspect, and, when necessary, prosecute food businesses that fail to meet safety norms. The cluster of cases shows a pattern of using inspections, sampling, and consumer complaints as triggers for enforcement.
As of the information supplied, the legal proceedings have been initiated but no subsequent court rulings, settlements, or withdrawals are disclosed. The situation remains at the stage where the regulator has filed charges and the accused companies must now respond within the judicial process.