248Interpretation

248 Interpretation

contaminate, in relation to goods, includes—

(a) interfere with the goods; or

(b) making it appear that the goods have been contaminated or interfered with;

goods includes any substance—

(a) whether or not for human consumption; and

(b) whether natural or manufactured; and

(c) whether or not incorporated or mixed with other goods.

(2) In this Division, a reference to economic loss caused through public awareness of the contamination of goods includes a reference to economic loss caused through—

(a) members of the public not purchasing or using those goods or similar goods; or

(b) steps taken to avoid public alarm or anxiety or to avoid harm to members of the public.

S. 249 (Heading) inserted by No. 66/2005 s. 3(1).

New s. 249 inserted by No. 65/1998 s. 5, amended by No. 66/2005 s. 3(2)(a).