CHAPTER 278

THE FOOD AND DRUGS ACT.

Arrangements of Sections.

Section

PART I—INTERPRETATION.

1. Interpretation.
PART II—GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO FOOD AND DRUGS.

Composition and labelling of food and drugs.

Offences in connection with preparation and sale of injurious foods and adulterated drugs.

General protection for purchasers of food and drugs.

Defences available in proceedings under section 3.

False labelling or advertisement of food or drug.

Food unfit for human consumption.

Offence to sell, etc. food unfit for human consumption.

Examination and seizure of suspected food.

Food offered as prizes.

Power to examine food in course of transit.

Registration of premises in connection with sale of particular foods.

Registration of premises.

Application for registration.

Refusal or cancellation of registration.

Food poisoning.

Cases of food poisoning to be notified.

Inspection and control of infected food.

PART III—MILK AND CREAM SUBSTITUTES.

Prohibition of sale of milk from diseased cows.

Adulteration of milk.

Misuse of designation “cream” in relation to cream substitutes.

PART IV—ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

Administration.

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