The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (Act 34 of 2006)

This edition of The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (Act 34 of 2006) presents the updated bare text of the principal legislation governing food safety, regulation, and standards in India. The Act is incorporated as amended by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, notified with effect from 11 August 2023, ensuring alignment with the latest legislative intent aimed at rationalising penalties and promoting ease of compliance.

Along with the principal Act, this volume includes the Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011, as amended from time to time, providing the procedural framework for enforcement, licensing, adjudication, and regulatory oversight. It also incorporates the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (Salaries, Allowances and other Conditions of Service of Chairperson and Members) Rules, 2008, offering a complete statutory perspective on the constitution and functioning of the regulatory authority under the Act.

The text is presented in the form of a bare act, reproducing the statutory provisions faithfully as enacted and amended, with short comments to assist understanding while preserving the authenticity of the legislative language. This format makes the book particularly suitable for examination preparation, statutory reference, and practical use.

This edition is especially useful for law students, judicial and competitive examination aspirants, food business operators, compliance professionals, regulatory authorities, academicians, and legal practitioners who require a concise, accurate, and up-to-date reference on food safety law in India. By consolidating the Act and allied rules in one volume, this book serves as a reliable guide to the legal framework governing food safety and standards as applicable in 2026.