The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 — back to Table of Contents
Section 66. Offences by companies
Where an offence under this Act is committed by a company, every person in charge of and responsible to the company for the conduct of its business at the time of the offence, as well as the company itself, is deemed guilty and liable to be proceeded against, unless he proves the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised due diligence to prevent it. Where the company has separate establishments, branches or units, the head or person in charge nominated as responsible for food safety is liable for that establishment, branch or unit.
Where it is proved that the offence was committed with the consent or connivance of, or is attributable to neglect by, a director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, that person is also deemed guilty and liable to be proceeded against.
