S.L. 449.55 Art. 2Intepretation. Cap. 449. S.L. 449.46

(1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires -"the Act" means the Food Safety Act; "display" means any food intended for immediate consumption and kept in a cabinet or similar equipment and includes meals intended as buffets;

"primary production" includes harvesting, slaughtering and milking;

"processing" includes cooking; "recommended temperature" means a specified temperature which has been recommended in accordance with regulation 6; "shelf life" means the period from production up to the end of the date of minimum durability, whether intended as a "best before" date or "use by" date in terms of the Labelling, Presentation and

Advertising of Foodstuffs Regulations: Provided that in relation to a food which is not required to indicate a date of minimum durability, the period for which the food can be expected to remain wholesome; "temperature danger zone" means the range of temperature from 8°C to 63°C; "ultimate consumer" means any person who buys other than for the purpose of resale, or for a catering establishment or for the purposes of a manufacturing business;

"wholesome" means food which is fit for human consumption and if consumed as intended by the manufacturer, it does not pose a risk to health. Unwholesome shall be construed accordingly.

(2) In determining whether any matter involves a risk to food safety, regard shall be made to the nature of the food, the manner in which it is handled and packed, any process to which the food is subjected before supply to the consumer, and the conditions under which it is displayed or stored.