Food Safety and Standards Act : Penalty for failure to comply with the directions of Food Safety Officer

Food Safety and Standards Act,2006

Act No : 34

Section : Penalty for failure to comply with the directions of Food Safety Officer

55. Penalty for failure to comply with the directions of Food Safety Officer. - If a food business operator or importer without reasonable ground, fails to comply with the requirements of this Act or the rules or regulations or orders issued thereunder, as directed by the Food Safety Officer, he shall be liable to a penalty which may extend to two lakh rupees.