September 12, 2026

Section 61 – Food Safety and Standards Act: Punishment for False Information

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

Section 61. Punishment for false information

If a person, in connection with a requirement or direction under this Act, provides any information or produces any document that the person knows is false or misleading, he is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months and also with fine which may extend to two lakh rupees.