# The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2012, Regulation 22: Offences due to the act or default of a third party

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Where the commission by any person of an offence under these Regulations is due to the act or default of some other person, that other person shall be guilty of the offence; and a person may be charged with and convicted of the offence whether or not proceedings are taken against the first mentioned person.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2619/regulation/22 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/materials-and-articles-in-contact-with-food-england-regulations-2012/regulation-22
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