Who can be liable under Section 51-53 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 offences?
Sections 51 and 52 reach any person who "whether by himself or by any other person on his behalf" manufactures for sale, stores, sells, distributes or imports such food, and…
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Who can be liable under Section 51-53 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 offences?
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Sections 51 and 52 reach any person who "whether by himself or by any other person on his behalf" manufactures for sale, stores, sells, distributes or imports such food, and s.53 reaches any person who publishes or is party to publishing the advertisement. Liability is not limited to one link in the chain or to the licence holder.