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

Q: What does Section 20 of The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSSA) deal with?

Section 20 FSSA pertains to "Contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, heavy metals, etc.". It is part of the The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 20 of The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSSA) governs contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, heavy metals, etc. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 20 FSSA still in force?

Yes, Section 20 of the The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 20 FSSA?

धारा 20 FSSA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 20 of the The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Section 20 of The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSSA) governs contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, heavy metals, etc. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 20 FSSA?

Dhara 20 FSSA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 20 of the The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 20 of The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSSA) governs contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, heavy metals, etc. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 20 of The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006?

Cite as: "Section 20, The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSSA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, 2006, § 20 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

Chapter IV — GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO ARTICLES OF FOOD

Section 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.

Related Sections

§19

Use of food additive or processing aid.

FSSA

§21

Pesticides, veterinary drugs residues, antibiotic residues and microbiological counts.

FSSA

§22

Genetically modified foods, organic foods, functional foods, proprietary foods, etc.

FSSA

§23

Packaging and labelling of foods.

FSSA

§24

Restrictions of advertisement and prohibition as to unfair trade practices.

FSSA

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Table of Contents

The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

Chapter IV — GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO ARTICLES OF FOOD

Section 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.