Milk11

1

Milk which is not pre-packed shall be sold only by capacity measurement or by net weight.

2

If in the case of any pre-packed milk made up in a quantity of less than ½ pt its container is clearly and conspicuously marked with a statement in writing that it is not for sale otherwise than by means of a vending machine, then, notwithstanding that the milk is made up in a quantity other than one of those specified in column 2 of Schedule 1 to this Order in relation to milk, a person shall not by reason only of that fact be guilty of an offence under section 25(2) of the Act—

a

in respect of a sale of that milk by that or any other person if the sale is by means of a vending machine or is otherwise than by retail; or

b

in respect of the possession of that milk by that or any other person if the milk is shown to be in that possession—

i

for sale by means of a vending machine which complies with paragraph (3) below; or

ii

for sale otherwise than by retail; or

iii

for delivery after sale otherwise than by retail.

3

Milk shall be sold by means of, or offered or exposed for sale in, a vending machine only if there is displayed on or in the machine—

a

an indication of the quantity by capacity measurement of the milk comprised in each item for sale by means of that machine; and

b

except where the machine is on premises at which the seller carries on business, a statement of the name and address of the seller.