The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated enforcement action against M/s CG Foods India Pvt. Ltd. after an inspection found alleged unsafe processing, unlicensed bhujia manufacturing and predated packaging at the company’s unit in Roopangarh, Ajmer, Rajasthan.
The inspection was conducted to verify manufacturing and hygienic compliance. FSSAI said the unit was re-processing floor-collected broken noodles into bhujia products without heat treatment. The facility was also found to be using packaging carrying earlier dates.
What the inspection found
Officials identified unlicensed manufacturing of the “Wai-Wai MaMa” and “Wai-Wai Mama Punte” bhujia variants. FSSAI said this was in violation of Section 31(one) of the FSS Act, 2006.
The inspection also recorded several hygiene and documentation deficiencies. These included inadequate pest-control records and other shortcomings connected with food hygiene and safety.
A total of 32,107.2 kg of stock, including loose broken noodles, was seized at the premises. In a separate action, 1,925 boxes of expired finished goods were detained.
Samples sent for laboratory analysis
Regulatory samples were collected for testing. The samples included loose noodle material, both Veg Bhujia products, used cooking oil from the frying line and “Wai-Wai Ready to Eat Noodles”.
FSSAI said further regulatory action would depend on the laboratory analysis and inspection findings under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The food business operator was directed to discontinue production of Veg Bhujia Namkeen products made without the required approvals and measures.
Why the action matters
The inspection covers several parts of food-safety compliance at the facility, including processing methods, licensing, packaging information, hygiene documentation and the handling of finished goods. The seizure and detention measures affect stock identified during the inspection, while laboratory testing will assess the regulatory samples collected from the unit.
FSSAI said the action reflects its commitment to ensuring safe food and enforcing food-safety standards. The authority has not stated the laboratory results in the material available to readers, so the outcome of the testing is not yet known.
Conclusion
FSSAI’s action against M/s CG Foods India Pvt. Ltd. follows findings involving processing, licensing, packaging, hygiene and expired stock. The next regulatory steps will be based on laboratory analysis and the inspection findings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What action has FSSAI taken against CG Foods India Pvt. Ltd.?
FSSAI has initiated enforcement action following an inspection of the company’s unit in Roopangarh, Ajmer, Rajasthan.
Q. What violations were identified at the unit?
The inspection concerned unsafe processing, unlicensed bhujia manufacturing, predated packaging, hygiene deficiencies and documentation gaps.
Q. How much stock was seized?
Officials seized 32,107.2 kg of stock, including loose broken noodles.
Q. Were expired products found?
Yes. FSSAI said 1,925 boxes of expired finished goods were detained.
Q. Which products were sent for laboratory analysis?
Samples included loose noodle material, both Veg Bhujia products, used cooking oil from the frying line and “Wai-Wai Ready to Eat Noodles”.
Q. What happens next in the case?
Further regulatory action will be taken as applicable on the basis of laboratory analysis and inspection findings under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Q. Was production at the unit stopped?
The food business operator was directed to discontinue production of Veg Bhujia Namkeen products without proper approvals and measures.
