September 12, 2026

Section 54 – Food Safety and Standards Act: Penalty for Food Containing Extraneous Matter

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

Section 54. Penalty for food containing extraneous matter

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