Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 · Chapter IX: Offences and Penalties
Section 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.
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