The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
67. Penalty for
contravention of provisions of this Act in case of import of articles of food
to be in addition to penalties provided under any other Act. -
1.
Any
person who imports any article of food which is in contravention of the
provisions of this Act, rules and regulations made there under, shall, in
addition to any penalty to which he may be liable under the provisions of the
Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 and the Customs Act, 1962
be also liable under this Act and shall be proceeded against accordingly.
2.
Any
such article of food shall be destroyed or returned to the importer, if
permitted by the competent authority under the Foreign Trade (Development and
Regulation) Act, 1992 or the Customs Act, 1962, or any other Act, as the case
may be.