Section 3 of FSSA : Section 3: Definitions

Explanation using Example

Imagine a local bakery that prepares a variety of breads and pastries. One day, a health inspector visits and discovers that the flour used by the bakery has been mixed with a cheaper substance that is not commonly used in baking, which is considered an "adulterant" as per clause (a). The bakery is advertising its bread as "100% pure wheat", which is now a false claim under clause (d). The Food Safety Officer, designated under clause (t), issues an "improvement notice" to the bakery as per clause (w), demanding the removal of the adulterant from the flour and correction of the false advertisement. The bakery is also required to comply with the "Food Safety Management System" as per clause (s), ensuring that such an incident does not happen again. If the bakery fails to comply, it may face further legal action as outlined in The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.