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    Question

    Under Food Safety and Standards Act , which of the

    following defences is not allowed in prosecution?
    A Defence of mistake and reasonable belief Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Publication of the advertisement in question was in the ordinary course of business Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Took all reasonable precautions and exercised all due diligence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Food was destroyed or disposed of immediately after it was handled making it unsafe Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 80 of Food Safety and Standards Act- two defences are not available in prosecution- Defence of mistake and reasonable belief not available and Defence of ignorance of the nature, substance or quality of food not allowed

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