September 13, 2026

Section 82 – Food Safety and Standards Act: Finances of the Food Authority

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

Section 82. Finances of the Food Authority

The Central Government may, after due appropriation, make grants of such sums as it thinks fit to the Food Authority.

The Food Authority, on the recommendation of the Central Advisory Committee, shall specify a graded fee to be charged by the Commissioner of Food Safety from licensed food business operators, accredited laboratories or food safety auditors.