The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954

This edition of The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (Act 37 of 1954, dated 29-9-1954), updated for 2026, provides a complete and reliable legal reference on the statutory framework governing food safety and adulteration in India. The book incorporates the bare text of the Act along with relevant allied legislations, orders, and regulations, ensuring comprehensive coverage for legal, academic, and professional use. It includes:

• The Fruit Products Order, 1955

• The Edible Oils Packaging (Regulation) Order, 1998

• The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

• The Food Safety and Standards (Laboratory and Sampling Analysis) Regulations, 2011

• The Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, with amendments up to 2021

• The Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011

• The Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011

• The Food Safety and Standards (Food Recall Procedure) Regulations, 2017

• The Food Safety and Standards (Import) Regulations, 2017

• The Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2018

• The Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and Healthy Diets for School Children) Regulations, 2020

• The Food Safety and Standards (Ayurveda Aahar) Regulations, 2021

• The Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020

• The Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Regulations, 2022

• The Food Safety and Standards (Approval for Non-Specified Food and Food Ingredients) Regulations, 2017

• The Food Safety and Standards (Recovery and Distribution of Surplus Food) Regulations, 2019

• The Fruit and Vegetable Products (Grading and Marking) Rules, 2004

• The Food Safety and Standards (Nutraceuticals) Regulations, 2022

This edition is particularly valuable for:

• Law students preparing for examinations and academic projects

• Advocates and litigators specializing in food safety and consumer protection laws

• Food industry professionals and compliance officers ensuring adherence to statutory requirements

• Regulatory authorities, policymakers, and consultants involved in food safety enforcement

With its updated and consolidated coverage, this book serves as an authoritative legal resource, presenting the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, and its connected laws in their current form, making it indispensable for academic study, professional practice, and regulatory compliance in 2026.