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Food Act 2014

Preliminary provisions - Introduction

5: Application of Act

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"This law applies to food and things used with food that are sold to people."

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This Act is about food that people sell and things that are used with food. You need to know it applies to food for sale and food-related accessories. It covers things like the food you buy and the accessories that are used with that food.

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"The Purpose of the Food Act 2014 is to keep food safe for you to eat in New Zealand."

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Part 1Preliminary provisions
Introduction

5Application of Act

  1. This Act applies to food for sale and food-related accessories.