The position where olive products are provided for public tasting does not differ much from question (e) concerning product liability and question (d) concerning manufacturing standards. The following scenarios can be imagined and liability for the person providing public tasting ("the vendor") are as below:

If the vendor is an olive oil producer or an olive grower and opens their premises to the public to allow people to sample olive oil products before purchasing them, the vendor will be regulated by the Food Act. Section 4 of the Food Act requires that any business where there is " handling of food" which is intended for sale is regulated by the Act. The definition of "handling" in section 4 includes "serving, supplying and conveying" of food. Therefore, if the vendor makes food available for consumption, they will be regulated by the Food Act as above.

If a vendor is invited to an olive oil fair or other food market and sets up a stall and offers sample produce to the public, they will be regulated under the Food Act. Section 19C of the Food Act (as amended) regulates premises where food is manufactured, sold or served. The definition of "premises" in section 4 includes tents, stall and other structures whether temporary or permanent. The Food Act (as amended) further includes vehicles and pontoons as well. This will cause the stall in any form to be regulated under the Food Act.

In any case, the business handling the food is likely to be caught under the section 4 definition in the manner described above.

The vendor will be required to register a food safety program (if they haven't already done so) and follow the procedures outlined in it to ensure that their obligations are met under the Food Safety Act.