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Food Act 2001.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
South Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the safety and suitability of food; to repeal the Food Act 1985; and for other purposes.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Basic legislation Food quality control/food safety Internal trade Standards Processing/handling Inspection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 153 sections divided into twelve Parts, concerns the safety and suitability of food in the territory of South Australia. The objects of the Act include ensuring food for sale is both safe and suitable for human consumption, preventing misleading conduct in connection with the sale of food and providing for the application in this jurisdiction of the Food Standards Code. The Act contains provisions on the handling and processing of food in a safe manner and defines the offences relating to food (Part 2), it regulates inspections and seizure powers (Part 4), the taking and analysis of samples (Part 6), auditing and reporting requirements (part 8) and provides for its administration (Part 9) and for legal and administrative procedures related to the enforcement of the Act.

Full text
English
Website
www6.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Food Regulations 2002.

Legislation | Australia | 2002 (2016)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, Standards, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Regulations 2017.

Legislation | Australia | 2017 (2018)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, Standards, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Safe Drinking Water Act 2011.

Legislation | Australia | 2011 (2017)

Keyword: Potable water, Water supply, Water quality standards, Policy/planning, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX