FSSAI Cracks Down: Wai Wai Factory Caught Using Floor-Swept Broken Noodles for Bhujia

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken action against a factory operated by CG Foods India in Rajasthan after inspectors found broken noodles collected from the factory floor being used to make bhujia without heat treatment. The company, which manufactures the popular Wai Wai instant noodles, has been directed to stop manufacturing certain products following the inspection. The action comes amid increased food safety checks across India targeting hygiene and quality violations in food production and retail establishments.

CG Foods India is part of CG Corp Global, a business conglomerate led by Nepali billionaire Binod Chaudhary. The group is known for the Wai Wai instant-noodle brand, which has a significant presence in India and several other markets. According to the food safety authority, inspectors found that broken noodles that had fallen onto the factory floor were being collected and reprocessed into bhujia without undergoing heat treatment. The findings raised concerns over the hygiene and safety of the manufacturing process.

The inspection focused on two Wai Wai-branded bhujia products manufactured at the Rajasthan facility. Bhujia is a widely consumed fried snack in India and is produced by several large and small food manufacturers. During the inspection, authorities also seized nearly 32,000 kg of stock from the facility and discovered 1,925 boxes containing expired finished products. The FSSAI said samples had been collected from the premises for testing as part of the regulatory action.

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Legal proceedings have also been initiated against the food business operator following the findings. The action comes as food safety authorities in several states have intensified inspections of food manufacturers, warehouses, restaurants and other establishments. Officials have increasingly focused on expired products, altered packaging information, poor hygiene practices and other violations that could potentially affect consumer safety.

In a separate recent case in Maharashtra, food safety officials raided a warehouse in Navi Mumbai and found consumer products that were allegedly carrying altered expiry dates and nutrition labels. Authorities recovered thousands of cartons containing products from major food and beverage brands and also found equipment allegedly used to remove original dates and print replacement labels. The case was among several recent enforcement actions highlighting increased scrutiny of food storage and distribution practices.

The action against the Rajasthan factory adds to the growing regulatory focus on food safety standards across India. Authorities have been stepping up inspections to ensure that manufacturers follow prescribed hygiene, processing and storage requirements. For CG Foods India, the findings at the Rajasthan facility could result in further regulatory scrutiny as officials examine the seized products and collected samples. The final outcome will depend on the results of testing and the proceedings initiated by the food safety authorities.

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