FOOD ACT 2008 - SECT 28

FOOD ACT 2008 - SECT 28

28 .         Defence in respect of handling food

                In any proceedings for an offence under section 14(1) or (2), 17(1) or 18(1), it is a defence if it is proved that the person caused the food to which the offence relates to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of immediately after the food was handled in the manner that rendered it, or was likely to render it, unsafe or unsuitable.