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Imported Food Control Regulations 1993.

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
International trade Food quality control/food safety Inspection Classification/declassification
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on 15 June 1993.
Abstract

These Regulations are made under the Imported Food Control Act 1992. Part 1 provides some useful definitions; Part 2 establishes when food is deemed to have been imported for private consumption and how a food certificate is obtained. Part 3 deals with the Food Inspection Scheme; the powers of the Minister and authorized officers, food classification, food inspection, food analysis. The Minister may make orders classifying food of a particular kind to which the Act applies as: (a) risk food; or (b) active surveillance food; or (c) random surveillance food (reg. 8). Part 4 lays down the fees payable for chargeable services. (37 Regulations completed by 2 Schedules)

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Imported Food Control Act 1992.

Legislation | Australia | 1992 (2021)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Certification, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Imported Food Control Regulations 2019.

Legislation | Australia | 2019

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Enforcement/compliance, Consumer protection, Data collection/reporting, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Institution, International trade, Public health, Risk assessment/management, Toxicity/poisoning, Traceability/product tracing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX