# The Food Labelling Regulations 1996, Regulation 46: Defence in case of alteration of appropriate durability indication


In any proceedings for an offence under regulation 44(1)(e) it shall be a defence for the person charged to prove that each removal or alteration in respect of which the offence is alleged was effected under the written authorisation of a person capable of effecting that removal or alteration without contravention of that provision.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1499/regulation/46 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/food-labelling-regulations-1996/regulation-46
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