CHAPTER IIGENERAL FOOD LAW

SECTION 1GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF FOOD LAW

Article 8Protection of consumers' interests

1.

Food law shall aim at the protection of the interests of consumers and shall provide a basis for consumers to make informed choices in relation to the foods they consume. It shall aim at the prevention of:

(a)

fraudulent or deceptive practices;

(b)

the adulteration of food; and

(c)

any other practices which may mislead the consumer.