Food Laws
Comprehensive legal advisory for India's food sector — FSSAI licensing and compliance, labelling regulations, show cause notice defence, product recall management, food safety litigation, and import-export food compliance.
2006
FSS Act
15+
Years Experience
FSSAI
Regulatory Expertise
Pan India
Coverage
India's Food Regulatory Framework —
Compliance Made Certain.
India's food sector is governed by one of the most comprehensive regulatory frameworks in Asia — the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act), administered by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The FSS Act consolidated over seven earlier food-related statutes into a single unified law, establishing FSSAI as the apex regulatory body for setting science-based food safety standards and overseeing their enforcement.
Every food business operator (FBO) in India — whether a small manufacturer, a restaurant chain, an importer, or a large FMCG company — must obtain FSSAI registration or licence, comply with applicable food safety standards, labelling regulations, and hygiene norms, and maintain documentation to withstand regulatory inspection. Non-compliance attracts penalties, licence cancellation, product recalls, and in serious cases, criminal prosecution.
Juris and Justice advises food manufacturers, importers, restaurant chains, nutraceutical companies, and food start-ups on all aspects of food law — from obtaining FSSAI licences and structuring labelling compliance to defending show cause notices and representing clients in food safety litigation.
Key Legal Areas
FSSAI Licensing & Registration
Advisory on FSSAI Central and State licences, registration categories, licence conditions, annual returns, and compliance with the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration) Regulations, 2011.
Labelling & Packaging Compliance
Review and advisory on food product labels — mandatory declarations, nutritional information, allergen labelling, health claims, and compliance with the FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020.
Show Cause Notices & Adjudication
Defence in FSSAI show cause notice proceedings — contesting allegations of sub-standard food, misbranded products, and unsafe food before Adjudicating Officers and Food Safety Appellate Tribunals.
Import & Export of Food
Legal advisory on food import compliance — FSSAI import clearance, PGA NOC, customs documentation, and representation before FSSAI Port Offices for imported food consignment matters.
How We Can Help You
FSSAI Licence & Registration
End-to-end assistance with FSSAI Central and State licence applications — from determining the appropriate licence category and documentation to responding to FSSAI queries and obtaining the licence.
Labelling & Claims Review
Pre-launch review of food product labels, health claims, nutrition declarations, and packaging materials — ensuring full compliance with FSS Labelling Regulations before market entry.
Show Cause Notice Defence
Drafting detailed replies to FSSAI show cause notices — contesting allegations of adulteration, misbranding, sub-standard products, or operation without valid licence before Adjudicating Officers.
Food Safety Litigation
Representing food business operators in appeals before the Food Safety Appellate Tribunal, High Courts, and the Supreme Court — against penalty orders, licence cancellations, and product seizure orders.
Product Recall Management
Legal advisory on FSSAI product recall procedures under the FSS (Food Recall Procedure) Regulations, 2017 — recall notifications, public communication, and regulatory coordination.
Import Compliance Advisory
Advising importers on FSSAI import clearance requirements, product registration, port office procedures, and handling rejected consignments under the FSS (Import) Regulations, 2017.
Key Legislation & Regulations
Food law matter or FSSAI notice?
Get expert food law counsel — from FSSAI licensing and labelling to adjudication and appeals.
Related Practice Areas
Consumer Goods & FMCG
Food products form the largest segment of India's FMCG sector — food law and FMCG advisory go hand in hand.
Pharma Laws
Nutraceuticals, health supplements, and functional foods sit at the intersection of food law and pharmaceutical regulation.
Commercial Litigation
Food safety enforcement actions and distribution disputes often require parallel commercial litigation proceedings.