Food Act 2006
sec.271ADefinitions for pt 3A
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sec.271A Definitions for pt 3A
In this part— intentional contamination , of food, means contamination of the food by a person who intends to contaminate the food, including by adding, mixing or putting a deleterious or poisonous substance or thing into the food. potentially contaminated food see section 271C (1) (a) . responsible person , for a food business, means— if the food business is carried on by a licensee—the licensee; or otherwise— if the food business is carried on by an entity that is not a non-profit organisation—the proprietor of the food business; or if the food business is carried on by a non-profit organisation that is a corporation—the corporation; or if the food business is carried on by a non-profit organisation that is an unincorporated entity—the chairperson, manager or other governing officer of the entity. s 271A ins 2006 No. 33 s 3
- (a) if the food business is carried on by a licensee—the licensee; or
- (b) otherwise— (i) if the food business is carried on by an entity that is not a non-profit organisation—the proprietor of the food business; or (ii) if the food business is carried on by a non-profit organisation that is a corporation—the corporation; or (iii) if the food business is carried on by a non-profit organisation that is an unincorporated entity—the chairperson, manager or other governing officer of the entity.
- (i) if the food business is carried on by an entity that is not a non-profit organisation—the proprietor of the food business; or
- (ii) if the food business is carried on by a non-profit organisation that is a corporation—the corporation; or
- (iii) if the food business is carried on by a non-profit organisation that is an unincorporated entity—the chairperson, manager or other governing officer of the entity.
- (i) if the food business is carried on by an entity that is not a non-profit organisation—the proprietor of the food business; or
- (ii) if the food business is carried on by a non-profit organisation that is a corporation—the corporation; or
- (iii) if the food business is carried on by a non-profit organisation that is an unincorporated entity—the chairperson, manager or other governing officer of the entity.