The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 · IV — GENERAL POVISIONS AS TO ARTICLES OF FOOD

Section 20. Contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, heavy metals, etc

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

20. Contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, heavy metals, etc. —No article of food shall contain any contaminant, naturally occurring toxic substances or toxins or hormone or heavy metals in excess of such quantities as may be specified by regulations.

Source: India Code