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Meat Hygiene Act 1994.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
South Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994 (2000)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate the processing and sale of meat to ensure its wholesomeness; to repeal the Meat Hygiene Act 1980 and the Poultry Meat Hygiene Act 1986; to make consequential amendments to the Local Government Act 1934 and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1985; and for other purposes.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Meat Poultry products Food quality control/food safety Processing/handling Institution Authorization/permit Inspection Internal trade
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act regulates the processing and sale of meat in the territory of South Australia, it consists of 45 sections and is divided into seven Parts. The Act establishes the Meat Hygiene Advisory Council, spells out it functions and powers and regulates its operation (Part 2). It provides for the accreditation of meat processors and all related licences (Part 3) and for the sale and marketing of meat (Part 4). Enforcement of the Act and inspections are regulated under Part 5.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Meat Hygiene Regulations 1994.

Legislation | Australia | 1994 (2003)

Keyword: Meat, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Primary Produce (Food Safety Schemes) Act 2004.

Legislation | Australia | 2004 (2017)

Keyword: Meat, Poultry products, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Institution, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX