Food Regulations
Food Safety Standards (Australia Only)
The Food Safety Standards were developed to provide more effective and nationally uniform food safety legislation for Australia. This is reflected in Chapter 3 (Australia only) of the Food Standards Code.
A Guide to the Food Safety Standards, 4th edition, February 2023
Safe Food Australia is a guide to the four mandatory food safety standards:
- Standard 3.1.1 Interpretation and Application
- Standard 3.2.2 Food Safety Practices and General Requirements
- Standard 3.2.2A Food Safety Management Tools
- Standard 3.2.3 Food Premises and Equipment.
Food Safety Programs
A Guide to Standard 3.2.1 Food Safety Programs
Standard 3.2.1 Food Safety Programs is a voluntary standard. Where a state or territory decides to implement a requirement for food safety programs, it must follow this standard.