The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
49. General
provisions relating to penalty. –
While adjudging the
quantum of penalty under this Chapter, the Adjudicating Officer or the
Tribunal, as the case may be, shall have due regard to the following:-
a.
the
amount of gain or unfair advantage, wherever quantifiable, made as a result of
the contravention,
b.
the
amount of loss caused or likely to cause to any person as a result of the
contravention,
c.
the
repetitive nature of the contravention,
d.
whether
the contravention is without his knowledge, and
e.
any
other relevant factor.