181. Supplying falsely described food — strict liability

supplies to another person food that is packed or labelled in a way that falsely describes the food; or

supplies food to another person and gives that person a false warranty for the food.

where the person is an individual — to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both; or

where the person is not an individual — to a fine not exceeding $10,000.

it is not necessary for the prosecution to prove that a person charged knew or had reason to believe that the food is falsely described, or that the warranty is false, as the case may be; but(b)it is a defence to the charge for the person charged to prove, on a balance of probabilities, that the person charged —

did not know and could not reasonably have been expected to know, that the food was falsely described when supplied; or

when giving the warranty, had reason to believe that the assertions or statements contained in the warranty were true.