Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Act 2023

Guidelines

15. (1) The regulator may, for the purpose of protecting supplier interests, publish guidelines for buyers about—

(a) supplier protection, and

(b) trading practices, whether generally or in a particular trade, business or professional sector.

(2) Before publishing guidelines the regulator may consult on draft guidelines.

(3) Guidelines under this section are admissible in evidence in any proceedings before a court and may be taken into account in determining any question.

(4) A failure on the part of a person to observe guidelines under this section shall not, of itself, render that person liable to any proceedings.