6Application of Act to primary food production

6 Application of Act to primary food production (1) The following parts do not apply in relation to primary food production: (a) part 7 (Improvement notices and prohibition orders); (b) part 8 (Registration of food businesses). (2) The functions given to authorised officers under part 5 (Inspection and seizure powers) and part 6 (Taking and analysis of food samples) may only be exercised in relation to primary food production— (a) to allow the investigation and prosecution of offences against this Act; or (b) in relation to the making or enforcement of emergency orders under part 4 (Emergency powers).

offence includes an offence that there are reasonable grounds for believing has been, is being, or will be committed. Note 1 The definition of food business excludes primary food production (see s 10). Note 2 A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments