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We provide holistic solutions to traditional and contemporary food businesses to meet the legal tribulations facing the sector.

Overview

The availability of a large raw material production base, a high consumer base, a unique geographical advantage when it comes to exports and the availability of affordable credit as well as other fiscal incentives have led to India being considered as one of the most favourable markets in the food industry.

The government constantly formulates policies to ensure safe, wholesome and hygienic food. With that, the consumer mindset is evolving and is more considerate of health, ethics and environmental concerns that have led to a rise in organic, plant-based, locally sourced, sustainable food. Through new technologies, innovations, and other methods of value additions, entities involved in food processing, food retail, transport, logistics, related infrastructure and supply chain organizations have further realized significant business growth opportunities in recent years.

However, issues such as food frauds, lack of traceability, energy and environmental impact plague the sector. We provide holistic solutions to traditional and contemporary food businesses to meet the legal tribulations that these issues have aggravated.

The sector’s growth trajectory, as well as India’s strong macro-economic indicators and policies, have also resulted in a sharp increase in foreign investment and collaborations.

We help food business operators with registration and licensing and ensure compliance with imported food consignments as well as other legal and regulatory requirements. We also assist food processing and ancillary service providers with necessary legal and compliance.

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Services

Our service offerings, inter alia, include:

Advising on the incorporation and dealing with the operational challenges of food businesses from a legal and compliance point of view
Advisory on food safety as well as health standards.
Advisory on labour laws, immigration laws, international trade, FSSAI regulation, environmental issues, organizational issues, investment issues, etc.
Advisory on data protection rights and data security with adequate safeguards in place to ensure confidentiality.
Contract negotiations and drafting considering challenges pertaining to data privacy, security, IP protection, limitation of liability etc.
Assistance with respect to regulatory compliance, audit and inspection by authorities.
Facilitating investment through assistance with the entire fund cycle, from the establishment of investment vehicles and constant regulatory compliance to the winding-up process.
Comprehensive assistance with dispute resolution through litigation or alternative routes.

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