Order of 1967 for Solvent Extracted Oil, De-

Oiled Meal, and Edible Flour (Control)

Selling food that does not satisfy the client’s standards for nature, substance, or quality:

A maximum fine of Rs. 5 lakhs will be imposed on him. The penalty amount will not be more than Rs. 25,000 if the firm is covered under Subsection 2 of the Act.

A punishment of up to Rs. 5 lacs can be imposed on anybody who produces, imports, distributes, or keeps food that is deemed subpar and hence unfit for human consumption.

Selling improperly labeled food:

Anyone who makes, imports, distributes, or stores food that is thought to be misbranded for sale faces a fine of up to Rs. 3 lakhs. The adjudicating authority will also order the immediate destruction of any such food supplies.

Food that has inappropriate ingredients:

Food items that include components that make them inappropriate for human consumption are said to contain unsuitable materials. Anyone who manufactures, imports, distributes, or stores food for sale improperly faces a punishment of up to Rs. 1 lakh.

Having a food business without a permit or registration with the FSSAI:

The food company’s owner might be fined up to Rs. 5 lakhs and imprisoned for up to six months.

Unhygienic and dirty circumstances during food manufacturing or processing:

A food business owner and any staff working with him might be punished up to Rs. 1 lakh in such cases.

Possession of food adulterants:

If an employee or owner of a food firm produces, stores, or distributes food adulterants, they might be fined up to Rs. 2 lakhs. There are no health hazards associated with the adulterant in this situation. However, in the event that the adulterant poses a health risk, the penalties might amount to Rs. 10 lakhs.

FSSAI Act Violations:

A food business owner and any workers working for him may be punished up to Rs. 2 lakhs in some circumstances.

If the proprietor of a food firm or someone working on his behalf manufactures, stores, or distributes hazardous food, they might face a fine of up to Rs. 1 lakh and a jail term of up to six months, assuming the adulterant does not cause any damage. Nevertheless, if the tainted food results in non-grievous injuries, the penalties might amount to Rs. 3 lakhs and a year in jail. If the tainted food causes significant injury, however, the penalty can reach Rs. 5 lakhs and include a maximum 6-year jail sentence. Should the tainted food item cause death after consumption, a fine of up to Rs. 10 lakhs and a maximum penalty of seven years in jail may be applied.