Chapter 2: Foodstuffs and Utility articles
Section 4: Deception in relation to Foodstuffs
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Art. 19 Imitation and confusion
1 Foodstuffs must not be imitated with a view to causing deception nor be manufactured, handled, offered, presented or advertised in a manner that is misleading.
2 Goods that are not foodstuffs must not be stored, offered, named or advertised in a manner that makes them liable to be confused with foodstuffs.
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