Section 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.

The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006Central Act · Act 34 of 2006

Any person who imports any article of food which is in contravention of the provisions of this Act, rules and regulations made thereunder, shall, in addition to any penalty to which he may be liable under the provisions of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (22 of 1992) and the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 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 (22 of 1992) or the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), or any other Act, as the case may be.

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Act	The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Section	67
Marginal note	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.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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