In chapter X of FSS (Import) Regulations, 2017, it is mentioned that based on the findings and recommendations in non- conformance report of the laboratory analysis and subsequent confirmation from the referral laboratory, if contamination or presence of microbiological organisms is likely to pose a significant risk to public health, the Authorised Offficer, with the prior approval the Food Authority shall pass necessary orders for mandatory destruction of articles of food in Form-5.
