Food Act 1984

109Arbitration

In arbitrations under this Act the reference shall, except where otherwise expressly provided, be to a single arbitrator to be appointed by agreement between the parties, or, in default of agreement—

(a)in relation to arbitrations under section 9(4) in respect of milk, or in respect of meat or meat products seized while in a slaughterhouse or in the course of importation, by the Minister;

(b)in relation to other arbitrations, by the Secretary of State.