55. Presumption as to similarity in properties between health products, etc., found and sample taken therefrom

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• active ingredient

  active ingredient

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  “active ingredient” means any substance or compound that is usable in the manufacture of a health product as a pharmacologically active constituent;

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• health product

  health product

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  “health product” means any substance, preparation or device —(a)that —(i)is represented for use by humans;(ii)whether because of its presentation or otherwise, is likely to be taken for use by humans; or(iii)is included in a class of substances, preparations or devices which are or are ordinarily intended for use by humans,solely or principally for a health-related purpose; and(b)that falls within any of the categories of health products specified in the First Schedule;

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• sample

  sample

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  “sample”, in relation to a health product or an active ingredient, includes a sample of the packaging of the health product or active ingredient;

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