Text as at 26 April 2026
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248 Interpretation

contaminate, in relation to goods, includes—
(a)interfere with the goods; or
(b)making it appear that the goods have been contaminated or interfered with;
goods includes any substance—
(a)whether or not for human consumption; and
(b)whether natural or manufactured; and
(c)whether or not incorporated or mixed with other goods.
(2)In this Division, a reference to economic loss caused through public awareness of the contamination of goods includes a reference to economic loss caused through—
(a)members of the public not purchasing or using those goods or similar goods; or
(b)steps taken to avoid public alarm or anxiety or to avoid harm to members of the public.