(1) This Act may be called the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954.
(2) It extends to the whole of India 1 ***.
(3) It shall come into force on such date 2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement
The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954Union territory Act of Chandigarh · Act 37 of 1954
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| Act | The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 |
|---|---|
| Section | 1 |
| Marginal note | Short title, extent and commencement |
| Jurisdiction | Union territory of Chandigarh |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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