September 12, 2026

Section 51 – Food Safety and Standards Act: Penalty for Sub-Standard Food

The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 — back to Table of Contents

Section 51. Penalty for sub-standard food

A person who manufactures for sale, stores, sells, distributes or imports sub-standard food for human consumption, whether directly or through another person on his behalf, is liable to a penalty of up to five lakh rupees.