The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Wales) Regulations 2012

Offences due to the act or default of a third partyE+W

22.  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 is 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.