Chapter XII - Miscellaneous
Section 98
Section 98: Transitory provisions for food standards
Earlier food standards and safety requirements continue until replaced under the FSS Act.
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Statutory text
Bare law
Notwithstanding the repeal of the enactment and Orders specified in the Second Schedule, the standards, safety requirements and other provisions of the Act and the rules and regulations made thereunder and Orders listed in that Schedule shall continue to be in force and operate till new standards are specified under this Act or rules and regulations made thereunder: Provided that anything done or any action taken under the enactment and Orders under repeal shall be deemed to have been done or taken under the corresponding provisions of this Act and shall continue in force accordingly unless and until superseded by anything done or by any action taken under this Act.
Key takeaways
Core rule
Earlier food standards and safety requirements continue until replaced under the FSS Act.
Practical check
For a historical product or enforcement step, find when the new standard or action replaced the old one.
Scope and operation
Acts and actions under repealed instruments are treated as taken under corresponding FSS Act provisions until superseded.
Applying the section
For a historical product or enforcement step, find when the new standard or action replaced the old one.
Official sources
Read the consolidated Act with the enacted and commenced amendments applicable to this section.
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Contact BizeneedLast updated 10 October 2026