FSSAI FBO licenses come along with the benefits(Why Every FBO Must Posses an FSSAI License) at the same time, the FBOs need to follow the set of rules and guidelines associated with the same. FBOs need to abide by these requirements and instructions all the time. If any food enterprise is found to violate these rules, then the business must face a penalty charge.
The penalty charge in most cases is in the form of a fee or monetary charge. In case of grave violations the businesses are put under a supervisor and routine inspection. In the same cases withdrawal of license also happens.
Some of the possible penalties and their associated charges are as follows:
| Probable Issues | Fine amount |
| Food quality not in compliance with the act | Rs. 2,00,000/-
Petty manufacturer – Rs. 25,000/- |
| Sub-standard food quality | Rs. 5,00,000/- |
| Mis-branded Food items | Rs. 3,00,000/- |
| Misleading advertisement/ labelling or false description | Rs. 10,00,000/- |
| Foreign harmful substances in food | Rs. 1,00,000/- |
| Failure to follow and adhere with Food safety officer direction | Rs. 2,00,000/- |
| Unhygienic processing or manufacture of food substance or items | Rs. 1,00,000/- |
The charges of the penalties may vary depending on the size and turnover of the food enterprise in question. Larger food joints are susceptible to increased fines and charges as compared to new and smaller food establishments
These penalties exist in order to ensure that all food establishments adhere to food safety procedures and ensure that the consumer gets quality and clean food.
