Section 55 of FSSA : Section 55: Penalty For Failure To Comply With The Directions Of Food Safety Officer

Explanation using Example

Example of Section 55 Application: Imagine a local bakery owner, Mr. Sharma, who has been directed by the Food Safety Officer to maintain a certain level of cleanliness and hygiene in his kitchen, as per the regulations under the Food Safety and Standards Act. Despite the warning, Mr. Sharma neglects the cleanliness standards, leading to an unhygienic environment that could potentially contaminate the food being sold. As a result, the Food Safety Officer imposes a penalty on Mr. Sharma for not adhering to the hygiene requirements, which could be up to two lakh rupees, due to his failure to comply with the Act's directives without any reasonable ground.