The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 — back to Table of Contents
Section 52. Penalty for misbranded food
A person who manufactures for sale, stores, sells, distributes or imports misbranded food for human consumption, whether directly or through another person on his behalf, is liable to a penalty of up to three lakh rupees. The Adjudicating Officer may direct the person found guilty to take corrective action to rectify the mistake, or order that the food be destroyed.
