General Food Safety: Food Safety Act 1990
An overview of the Food Safety Act 1990. Basis of food law – definition of ‘food’ – extended meaning of ‘sale’ of food – human consumption – food authorities. Offences – food injurious to health – failure to comply with food safety provisions – food not of nature, substance or quality demanded – falsely describing food. Defences – fault of another person – due diligence – publication in course of business. Power to inspect and seize food. Improvement notices. Prohibition orders. Public analysts and the Government Chemist.