Food Act 1998. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Tasmania Document type Legislation Date 1998 (1999) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to ensure the provision of food that is safe and fit for human consumption and to promote good nutrition. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Basic legislation Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling Processing/handling Registration Authorization/permit Inspection Fraud Institution Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract An Act to provide for various matters relative to food safety and hygiene, food production, trade in food, and administration of these matters. Full text English Website www.austlii.edu.au References - Legislation Repealed by Food Act 2003. Legislation | Australia | 2003 (2015) Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Registration, Inspection, Fraud, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX