Part 1Preliminary provisions
Primary duty of persons who trade in food
14Primary duty of persons who trade in food
A person who trades in food must ensure that it is safe and suitable.
Food Act 2014
Preliminary provisions - Primary duty of persons who trade in food
14: Primary duty of persons who trade in food
"People who sell or give food must make sure it's safe to eat."
If you trade in food, you must make sure it is safe and suitable. You have a responsibility to ensure the food you sell or give to others is okay to eat. This means you must check the food to keep people from getting sick.
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