Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006

Compliance, Cases, Representations Before Authorities and Courts

The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSSA) is the principal legislation that governs food safety regulations in India. It aims to consolidate various food laws into a single comprehensive framework and ensure the availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption. Administered by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the Act mandates all food business operators to adhere to safety protocols, secure relevant licenses and maintain hygiene standards at every stage of the food supply chain.

At R and R Advocates Law Office, founded by Ramaiya Narayan Sharma, we offer full-spectrum legal services under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. With a team of seasoned professionals including Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record and corporate law experts, our practice combines litigation, corporate advisory and regulatory compliance solutions for businesses operating across sectors such as FMCG, hospitality, sugar, retail, pharmaceutical and agriculture.

Compliance Advisory and Legal Framework

Our team helps clients navigate the complex regulatory structure of food safety laws. We advise on licensing requirements, hygiene and sanitation audits, product labelling and packaging compliance, nutritional declarations, import-export obligations and statutory documentation. We assist in the preparation and vetting of internal food safety manuals, standard operating procedures and staff training modules to meet the legal requirements of FSSAI.

We also counsel clients on pre-marketing legal vetting of advertising content to avoid misleading claims or deceptive practices. Our compliance audits are tailored for various categories of food business operators including manufacturers, re-packers, cloud kitchens, retailers, distributors and logistics operators. We also advise on obligations concerning traceability, recall and supply chain risks.

Litigation and Representation Before Authorities

R and R Advocates Law Office has represented clients in a wide range of matters arising under the FSSA. Our lawyers appear before Food Safety Officers, Adjudicating Officers under Section 68, the Food Safety Appellate Tribunal and other designated regulatory authorities across India. Where criminal liability is alleged under Sections 59 to 66 of the Act or in conjunction with Sections 272 and 273 of the Indian Penal Code, our litigation team provides effective defense strategies.

Our Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record, including Venkita Subramoniam T R and Hitesh Kumar, have extensive experience in handling appeals and writ petitions arising from actions taken by FSSAI, including license suspensions, food seizures, penalties and criminal prosecutions. The team is equipped to challenge arbitrary administrative action and represent clients in constitutional and statutory forums including the High Courts and the Supreme Court of India.

Case Handling and Sector-Specific Expertise

Our firm has handled several cases involving alleged sale of substandard or unsafe food, seizure of perishable goods, cancellation of licenses, failure to meet nutritional labeling norms and denial of registration for new products. We have also advised in disputes related to food imports, warehouse inspections, recall procedures and inter-state regulatory conflicts.

Our lawyers bring sector-specific understanding to each case. Whether the client is an FMCG brand, a quick service restaurant chain, a retail distributor or a food-tech startup, our solutions are tailored to industry realities while upholding legal compliance.

Why Choose Us

R and R Advocates Law Office combines over two decades of legal experience with deep industry engagement. Led by Ramaiya Narayan Sharma and supported by corporate and litigation experts including Hitesh Kumar and Neeraj Kumar, the firm offers a unique blend of regulatory insight and courtroom experience. We are known for our client-centric approach, responsiveness and ability to anticipate legal challenges in a dynamic regulatory environment.

From preventive compliance to crisis management and litigation, we support clients through every legal stage under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

Contact R and R Advocates Law Office
Based in Delhi NCR, with pan-India presence
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We are committed to ensuring that your food business operates within the framework of law, with confidence, clarity and compliance.