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Food Act 2001
32Defence in relation to sale of unfit equipment or
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32 Defence in relation to sale of unfit equipment or packaging or labelling material In a proceeding for an offence against section 26 (1) or (2) (Sale of unfit equipment or packaging or labelling material), it is a defence if the defendant proves that the defendant reasonably believed that the equipment or material concerned was not intended for use in relation to the handling of food.