At RAK Law, we provide comprehensive legal support to food businesses in navigating the regulatory complexities of food safety, labelling, packaging, and environmental compliance in India. We work with a wide spectrum of clients—ranging from startups and D2C brands to established manufacturers, importers, restaurant chains, and retail operators—ensuring that their operations are fully compliant with the applicable legal framework. Whether it involves obtaining essential licences, addressing regulatory notices, responding to inspections, or managing product-specific compliance, we provide legally sound and commercially relevant solutions at every stage.
We assist clients in obtaining mandatory registrations and licences, including FSSAI licences (State/Central), Shop & Establishment registrations, and operational licences for round-the-clock retail operations. Our services cover end-to-end support—from preparing documentation and filing applications to coordinating with licensing authorities and responding to objections or queries raised during the process.
Beyond licensing, we help businesses implement hygiene protocols. We draft standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing units, warehouses, godowns, restaurant outlets, and retail premises, and assist with documentation required for new applications, modifications, and renewals.
In addition to startups and D2C brands, we work closely with a number of restaurant chains engaged in the preparation and sale of ready-to-eat food. Our team provides compliance assistance for food handling, hygiene, and safety SOPs, and offers ongoing legal support during surprise visits or inspections by Food Safety Officers and other authorities at restaurant locations.
Our services also extend to strategic compliance for labelling, packaging, promotional packs, combo offers, and limited edition variants. We conduct legal vetting of product labels to ensure compliance.
We also represent clients before adjudicating authorities, Food Safety Officers, Designated Officers, and courts in relation to enforcement actions, show cause notices, prosecutions, and penalties under food laws and allied legislation.
At RAK Law, we combine deep statutory expertise with a practical understanding of how the food industry operates. Our aim is to ensure that clients remain compliant, avoid regulatory pitfalls, and focus on growing their business with clarity and confidence.