83Contents of prohibition orders

83 Contents of prohibition orders (1) A prohibition order may direct the proprietor of the food business on whom the order is served not to do 1 or more of the following until the proprietor is given a clearance certificate for the order: (a) use particular premises or equipment in relation to the handling or otherwise of food intended for sale or the sale of food; (b) handle food intended for sale in a particular way or for a particular purpose; (c) do anything else in relation to food intended for sale or the sale of food.

(2) The prohibition order may direct the proprietor of the food business concerned to destroy or otherwise dispose of particular food. Note See also s 84 for the scope of an prohibition order, including the directions that may be given about the destruction of food. (3) Also, the prohibition order— (a) must state that it is a prohibition order under this Act; and (b) must state the provision of this Act (including any relevant provision of the food standards code) to which it relates; and (c) must state the authorised officer’s belief on which service of the notice was based and a brief explanation for it; and (d) may state particular action that may be taken to ensure compliance with any provision of this Act (including the food standards code) to which it relates; and (e) must include a statement to the effect that the proprietor of the food business may ask for a reinspection of the things in relation to which the prohibition order was served if the proprietor considers that the food business complies with this Act.