Sreedharan, J.

These appeals arise from four Original Petitions disposed of by a common judgment. Issues raised in these appeals arc same. They relate to the validity of the standard prescribed for curry powder and synthetic vinegar in Appendix B to Rule 5 of the Rules framed under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, hereinafter referred to as 'the Rules'. The appellants contend that the standards prescribed for curry powder and synthetic vinegar have no connection with the object of the Act and the Rules, namely sale of wholesome food to the public. It is the argument of the counsel that the uniform standard prescribed for these articles in the Appendix to Rule 5 has been done without reference to pe tastes of people in different parts of the country. Variation in the contents of crude fibre in curry powder will not in any way be injurious to the health of the consumer and so the standard fixed for curry powder to have crude fibre not more than 15 % by weight on dry basis is arbitrary. In the case of synthetic vinegar, it is argued that deficiency in acetic acid content is not injurious to health and standard fixed for the same without taking note of this aspect is