Section 21, National Food Security Act, 2013 [S26-CKM]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 2 May 2013.
21. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns.—(1) Every food business operator shall maintain such records and registers relating to the carrying on of a food business as may be prescribed and shall preserve them for a period of five years. (2) Every food business operator shall furnish to the Food Authority a return in Form A within sixty days from the end of every financial year, and such other information as the Food Authority may, by order in writing, require.
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food: Section 2, National Food Security Act, 2013 [S26C0Q] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "food" means any substance, whether processed, partially processed or unprocessed, which is intended for human consumption
food: 8 more definitions.
Food Authority: Section 2, National Food Security Act, 2013 [S26C0Q] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Food Authority" means the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India established under section 4 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006)
Food Authority: 7 more definitions.
food business operator: Section 2, National Food Security Act, 2013 [S26C0Q] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "food business operator" in relation to a food business, means a person by whom the business is carried on or owned and is responsible for ensuring the compliance of this Act
food business operator: 7 more definitions.
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