Singapore, Dec 28 : An Indian food supplier firm was charged in Singapore on Wednesday after live cockroaches were allegedly found among chutney packets and at the chapati-making area in the premises.

Suvai Foods was handed three charges under the Sale of Food Act after numerous lapses were found at its premises at Aljunied Avenue, The Straits Times reported.

Founded in Singapore in 2012, the company sells vegetarian and halal products, and boasts of being the only company in South-east Asia that produces preservative-free batter, and that its products have a unique, authentic taste.