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Food Act.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Northern Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
1986 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to the preparation and sale of food and standards of food for sale and other matters.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Basic legislation Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling Inspection Fraud/deceit/adulteration
Geographical area
Oceania
Abstract

Subject to this section, where an authorized officer is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that an offence against this Act has been, is being or is about to be committed, he may, with such assistance as he thinks necessary, at any reasonable time, enter premises and carry any or all acts listed in section 8. A package of food intended for sale shall bear a label setting out indications specified in section 9. Section 11 makes provision for the service of notices by the Ch

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Repeals

Food and Drugs Act (as incorporated in Food (Interim Provisions) Regulations).

Legislation | Australia | 1936 (1997) | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Fraud/deceit/adulteration, Vending

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Food Standards Regulations 1988.

Legislation | Australia | 1988 (1997)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Administration) Regulations.

Legislation | Australia | 1995 (1997)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Regulations (SL No. 46, 2014).

Legislation | Australia | 2014 (2015)

Keyword: Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Royalties/fees, Registration, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Food Act 2004.

Legislation | Australia | 2004 (2016)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Fraud/deceit/adulteration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX