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Primary Produce Safety Act 2011.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Tasmania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for food safety matters relating to the production of primary produce and for other purposes.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Meat Poultry products Food quality control/food safety Processing/handling Institution Authorization/permit Inspection Internal trade Consumer protection Standards
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 13 February 2014.
Abstract

The object of this Act, consisting of 95 sections divided into 13 Parts and completed by eight Schedules, provides for food safety matters relating to the production of primary produce. Its objectives are: a) to provide for the application in Tasmania of the Food Standards Code as it relates to primary production activities; b) to develop food safety schemes for primary industries that reduce risks to consumers associated with unsafe or unsuitable primary produce; c) to promote consumer confidence in the safety and integrity of Tasmanian primary produce; and d) to facilitate the trade of Tasmanian primary produce by ensuring it meets national and international food safety standards. Part 3 specifies the Food Safety Schemes including their contents.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.tas.gov.au

References - Legislation

Repeals

Egg Industry Act 2002 (No. 28).

Legislation | Australia | 2002 (2015)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Poultry products, Animal production, Internal trade, Animal welfare, Inspection, Poultry

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Egg Industry Regulations 2004.

Legislation | Australia | 2004

Keyword: Poultry products, Animal production, Inspection, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Meat Hygiene Act 1985.

Legislation | Australia | 1985 (2011)

Keyword: Meat, Inspection, Slaughtering, Transport/storage, Institution, Food quality control/food safety, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Primary Produce Safety (Seafood) Regulations 2014.

Legislation | Australia | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Molluscs, Fish products, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Primary Produce Safety (Meat and Poultry) Regulations 2014.

Legislation | Australia | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Royalties/fees, Standards, Offences/penalties, Meat, Poultry products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Primary Produce Safety (Seed Sprouts) Regulations 2014.

Legislation | Australia | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Cereals/grains/rice, Standards, Agricultural commodities, Planting material/seeds, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Primary Produce Safety (General) Regulations 2014.

Legislation | Australia | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Royalties/fees, Standards, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Primary Produce Safety (Egg) Regulations 2014.

Legislation | Australia | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Poultry products, Royalties/fees, Standards, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX