https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=175175 Imported crude palm oil found non-conforming to prescribed food standards could not be routinely reprocessed and released within the customs area. The Calcutta HC held that the proviso to Section 18 of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act permits return of food articles for reprocessing only where the Court is satisfied, on the material before it, that the goods can be brought into conformity for human consumption after reprocessing. As no basis was shown for achieving compliance within the customs area, and mere reduction of acid content was insufficient, the requested relief was refused. Earlier orders allowing reprocessing on special facts or concessions were distinguished. en-us Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 18:04:54 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=175175 Imported crude palm oil found non-conforming to prescribed food standards could not be routinely reprocessed and released within the customs area. The Calcutta HC held that the proviso to Section 18 of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act permits return of food articles for reprocessing only where the Court is satisfied, on the material before it, that the goods can be brought into conformity for human consumption after reprocessing. As no basis was shown for achieving compliance within the customs area, and mere reduction of acid content was insufficient, the requested relief was refused. Earlier orders allowing reprocessing on special facts or concessions were distinguished. Case-Laws Customs Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=175175